Overview: Trinity University Master Plan

Trinity University in San Antonio, one of the nation’s leading liberal arts and sciences institutions, is also well-known for its architectural design, created by iconic Texas architect O’Neil Ford.

As part of a 10-year strategic plan called Trinity Tomorrow, the university engaged Page to develop a master plan that honors the past and looks toward the future, celebrating O’Neil Ford’s architectural legacy as well as continuing his commitment to innovation.

The plan was approved in the spring of 2017 and the University will seek recognition for the historic campus core on the National Register of Historic Places in the fall of 2017. The dedication to the preservation of O'Neil Ford's legacy on the campus has been celebrated by the Trinity community and is a focal element of the master plan.

To learn more about the Trinity University Master Plan, click here. 

Additional information and select media coverage of the project is available below in chronological order: 

Trinity added to national historic registry
Lauren Caruba, San Antonio Express-News, 06/06/2018
The campus of Trinity University has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places, the university announced this week.

Trinity University designated historic district by National Register of Historic Places
Camelia Juarez, KSAT-TV, 06/06/2018
Trinity University has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of architectural work of O’Neil Ford, who made 26 of the university’s mid-century buildings.

Trinity University campus listed on National Register of Historic Places
Chase Karacostas, mysantonio.com, 06/06/2018
"Our historic district calls attention to the forward-thinking, modern vision that guides Trinity University and the spirit of entrepreneurial innovation, expressed in bricks and mortar and construction techniques, that has differentiated our campus for generations of students."

Trinity campus designated a Historic District
KENS-TV, 06/06/2018
The designation honors the architectural work of O’Neil Ford, who designed most of the University’s mid-century buildings, and will enable Trinity to shape a modern campus that honors the past.

Trinity campus designated a Historic District
Susie P. Gonzalez, Trinity University News, 06/05/2018
Trinity University is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, becoming the only Texas campus to be designated a modernist historic district and one of just three in the country.

Trinity campus a step closer to national historic designation
Lauren Caruba, San Antonio Express-News, 02/06/2018
Trinity University is a step closer to getting most of its campus designated a National Historic District. Much of the campus was designed by renowned Texas architect O'Neil Ford. 

Trinity reaches milestone in becoming a National Historic District
Cathy Terrace, The Trinitonian, 02/01/2018
The Trinity University administration has been seeking designation as a National Historic District. The university’s application was approved by the Texas Historical Commission, a major step in the process of being placed on the National Registrar. 

Honoring the Past, Preparing for the Future
Jenna Goodrich Balreira, TRINITY, The Magazine of Trinity University, 07/29/2017
"We are heirs to a historic mid-century modern masterpiece." This statement explains one of the driving forces behind the new campus master plan. 

Pursuing A National Historic Designation 
Jenna Goodrich Balreira, TRINITY, The Magazine of Trinity University, 07/29/2017
Page recommended that Trinity University apply for designation on the National Register of Historic Places which will help preserve the design of the campus for future generations. 

'Trinity Tomorrow' Plan Maps University's Goals, Progress Toward 'Impactful Future' 
Jan Ross Piedad, Texas Public Radio, 05/07/2017
The Trinity University Master Plan focuses on four ambitious objectives, which include encouraging opportunities for experiential learning and students' engagement with the international community.

Trinity University to Seek Historic Designation
Bekah McNeel, The Rivard Report, 04/20/2017
As renovations to the historic O'Neil Ford design of the Trinity University campus become necessary, the new master plan calls for the exteriors to be preserved as interiors are updated to accommodate the latest technology and learning environments.