Cornell University Stocking Hall

The Department of Food Sciences is a unique, innovative and world-class entity within

the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Its mission is to educate undergraduate

and graduate students and conduct research that will expand our understanding of the

fundamental and applied aspects of foods. This renovation and expansion project,

including a new 165,000 GSF classroom building, will meet the department’s needs for

at least twenty years.

The landscape design ties into master planning efforts to enhance Tower Road, one of

the most important open spaces on campus. Reinforcing the school’s signature tree-lined

drive, the design allows for the phased implementation of streetscape improvements.

Within this rhythm are a series of landscape “episodes” which define important spaces

and help reduce the scale of the building complex.

The building façade recedes from the street at the main entry to create a forecourt,

arrival terrace and lawn. Grade change and multi-stem trees create a separation from

street activity while allowing for views of passers by. To the south, a courtyard offers a

series of distinct settings, including terraces, lawns, intimate seating areas and a trellis

structure for organized activities.

Location
Ithaca, NY

Completion
2014

Size
200,000 SF

Collaborators
Mitchell Giurgola

Recognition
2017 AIA New York State Excelsior Honor Award
2015 Society for Experimental Graphic Design Merit Award
2014 SARA NY Honor Award