Cardinal Newman High School

Beginning in 2018, Gates Studio partnered with prime architect QKA to develop the Cardinal Newman High School Master Plan. The Student Life Center, part of the plan’s second phase, serves as the social heart of the campus.

GATES designed the surrounding landscape to support connection and community, incorporating collaborative gathering nodes, staff lounges, accessible routes, and flexible event seating—all radiating from a central promenade that links the school's campuses. Materials and furnishings echo architectural elements, while the planting palette draws from the site's natural features, reinforcing a strong sense of place. Through these site improvements, GATES has established a unified landscape language, setting the foundation for future campus enhancements.

This project was completed in 2022.