HIGHER EDUCATION
Where ideas take shape
We design campus environments that inspire discovery, foster collaboration, and prepare students to lead with confidence.
Designed for Discovery
Every institution has its own mission, culture, and vision for the future. We believe the best campus environments are shaped through collaboration, thoughtful planning, and a deep understanding of how people learn, teach, research, and connect.
Our multidisciplinary team works alongside colleges and universities to develop spaces that encourage collaboration, foster innovation, and create meaningful connections across campus. Whether modernizing existing facilities or creating new destinations for learning and student life, we design environments that remain adaptable as academic programs, technology, and student expectations continue to evolve.
Shaping the Campus Experience
Higher education campuses are places where ideas are exchanged, research advances, and communities are built. With experience serving more than 50 higher education campuses, Ashley McGraw Architects partners with colleges and universities to create environments that support academic excellence, student success, and institutional growth.
Our work spans academic buildings, research facilities, residence halls, athletics, student life, early childhood centers, and campus landscapes. By understanding how each of these environments contributes to the broader campus experience, we help institutions create spaces that strengthen their identity while supporting the evolving needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Market Leaders
Principal, Higher Education Co-Leader
Principal, Higher Education Co-Leader
Syracuse University: Schine Student Center Renovation
Syracuse University: SI Newhouse School of Public Communications Renovation
SUNY Upstate Medical University: Silverman Hall Renovation / Deep Energy Retrofit
Onondaga Community College Whitney Technology Center Renovation
Onondaga Community College Micron Simulation Lab
Binghamton University: Science IV Renovation / Deep Energy Retrofit
Cornell University: Research Laboratory Renovations
New Koffman Southern Tier Incubator
SUNY Cortland New Design-Build Residence Hall
New Syracuse Center of Excellence
Le Moyne College: Coyne Science Center Addition
Lab, Classroom, and Corridor Renovations: Designed for STEM Discovery
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