Little
Gardner-Webb University
Facilities Master Plan
Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Project Type
Higher Education
Size
Campus Master Plan
Design Services
Planning
Gardner-Webb University partnered with Little to develop a forward-looking Campus Master Plan that captures the university’s vision for the next decade of anticipated growth.
Designed to serve both internal stakeholders and external supporters, the plan establishes a framework for new and renovated facilities while visually communicating the university’s evolving identity. By aligning closely with the university’s Comprehensive Campaign Case Statement, Little ensured the master plan not only supported long-term strategic goals but also functioned as a tool for donor engagement and campaign storytelling. As part of the effort, Little also delivered a feasibility study design for a new two-wing undergraduate residence hall and identified potential sites for future graduate housing.
Project Goals
This effort sets out to craft a forward-looking vision that supports Gardner-Webb University’s evolving campus and strategic ambitions. By pairing clear visual storytelling with thoughtful academic and residential planning, the initiative helps define opportunities that can inspire philanthropic partnership and institutional momentum. The process includes focused evaluation of priority development areas and ongoing collaboration with key campus stakeholders to ensure the resulting direction is both meaningful and actionable.
- 01 Develop a visually compelling Campus Master Plan aligned with Gardner-Webb’s long-term growth and expansion goals.
- 02 Integrate the plan with the university’s Comprehensive Campaign Case Statement to effectively communicate capital project opportunities.
- 03 Provide architectural detail and spatial planning sufficient to support donor offerings and campaign messaging.
- 04 Identify and study key capital projects, including a new undergraduate residence hall and future graduate housing.
This comprehensive, visually engaging Campus Master Plan supports both campaign messaging and fundraising efforts.
This work included a feasibility study and conceptual design for a two-wing undergraduate residence hall, along with identifying strategic sites for future graduate housing. The process strengthened the connection between physical growth and philanthropic strategy, providing Gardner-Webb with a unified direction for development. Together, these efforts give the university a clear and compelling vision that can guide internal decision-making and inspire external investment.
