Empowering Communities Through Design

Successful designs are not solely measured by the grandeur of the project but by their ability to forge meaningful connections for a community’s diverse needs, creating a healthier world and responding to local relationships and identity. Discover the unveiled stories of Page designs that weave together functionality and cultural resonance to advance community engagement and connections.

Alief Neighborhood Center & Park: Responding to Diverse Needs

“Located in the historically underserved and overlooked center of District F, the Alief Community Center stands out as a beacon of public service for Houston,” said Council Member David W. Robinson. “The facility has established a new standard for design that serves the local community while it sets the bar high for the entire City of Houston.”

The Alief Neighborhood Center & Park is an innovative facility that houses three departments under one roof – Houston’s Health Department, Public Library, and Parks and Recreation Department. Inspired by extensive outreach conversations, the center brings vital public health programs to the neighborhood and serves every age group. For instance, the public library provides community access to books and technology, while the center also expands Houston Health Department’s Diabetes and Wellness Network with a Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) clinic.

By placing local visions and aspirations at the forefront of the design process, Page crafted the facility to not only fulfill functional requirements but also evoke a sense of belonging, purpose, and delight for the diverse community unique to Alief.

Battery Bluff Park: Boldly Shaping a Better Future

What’s possible when a highway runs through a National Park? Page carefully considered this question at Battery Bluff Park, located above the western Presidio Parkway tunnels. The park features breathtaking overlooks with uninterrupted views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz.

“I’m in awe of this view,” said San Francisco Mayor London Breed on opening day. “[People come to San Francisco] for sheer beauty, access to green and open spaces, and to visit some of the best urban parks in the country. Now, everyone will have more to look forward to… with the historic renovation of Battery Bluff.”

Imagine a world that’s greener, lusher, and healthier. By integrating several new acres of parkland – which involved collecting, propagating, and planting over 100,000 native plants – this nontraditional use for highway tunnels pulls greenery and wellness into an unexpected space. Page’s design also celebrates important historic and cultural artifacts from the site’s prior use as a military fortification.

With more green spaces in our urban environments, we begin to shape a future where people can enjoy improved physical and mental wellbeing, communities thrive, and our planet is better preserved for generations to come.

Texas State Capitol Mall: Designed Authentically for Local Relationships and Places

With Page’s deep-rooted local relationships and a profound understanding of the Texas spirit, the new Texas Capitol Complex resonates with the heart of this great state. The master plan pulls together government office buildings, museums, and civic public parks into an integrated, inviting landmark that’s knit into the fabric of Austin’s identity.

Here, you’ll find runners jogging on the pedestrian-friendly pathways, office workers taking lunch breaks, families having picnics, children playing, and tourists exploring the grounds. Although the complex is primarily a destination for government employees, the campus is designed as a neighborhood-like environment where everyone belongs.

“The Capitol Mall marks a beautiful intersection between public buildings and spaces as dignified representations of government but also home for the everyday lives of the people who inhabit them.  This powerful combination both humanizes government and gives a moment of grandeur to people’s daily routines,” remarks Design Director Larry Speck.

The Transformational Power of Design

Page’s design process fosters connectivity, inclusivity, and a shared sense of belonging. From the Alief Neighborhood Center’s innovative spirit to Battery Bluff Park’s unexpected greenery and the Texas Capitol Complex’s embodiment of Austin’s identity, these projects exemplify the art of weaving together functionality and cultural resonance that empower communities.

Think What’s Possible for the future of civic and community destinations.