The Acacia project, encompassing student housing, streetscape design, urban design, and tree preservation, highlights Blu Fish Collaborative’s dedication to creating spaces that are student-friendly, ecologically sensitive, and community-oriented within Austin’s bustling urban landscape.
Design a courtyard and streetscape for UT students in Austin’s UNO District, focusing on creating intimate, functional spaces and preserving existing site elements.
The design emphasized preserving a heritage tree while creating versatile spaces for socializing, studying, dining, and playing games. Detailed utility planning ensured the streetscape retained its character while meeting modern needs.
Balancing the need for functional student spaces with preserving natural elements. Site utilities and space constraints were addressed to integrate the heritage tree into the design seamlessly.
Courtyard Design: Intimate spaces designed as dynamic outdoor environments that encourage conversation, games, studying, and community interaction, enhancing the overall student living experience.
Intimate Layout: Purposefully designed spaces for conversation, games, study, and dining.
Tree Preservation: Protection of an existing heritage tree, maintaining the streetscape’s natural beauty and character.
Seamless Integration of Utilities: Thoughtful planning and placement of amenities to achieve a harmonious blend of urban design and ecological preservation.
