EYP was recently selected by Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, to design additions and renovations to its science and engineering facilities. The multi-phased project will promote the development of interdisciplinary work, significantly enhancing teaching and learning. Once complete, the state-of-the-art facilities will house a variety of departments, including chemistry, biology, psychology, computer science, and engineering science.

Phase one of the project included the renovation of an auditorium into a multi-use facility, replacing the Science Lecture Hall; renovation of an existing building to create new sociology and anthropology departments; and the addition of a new classroom. Phase two, scheduled to begin in June, includes construction of a 55,000-sf science facility that will connect to Cowles Life Science Building. The new facility will include updated chemistry and biology labs and the creation of classrooms and other areas more conducive to interdisciplinary teaching and research. Phases three and four will include a complete renovation of the Cowles Building, demolition of the Moody Engineering Science building (current home to Chemistry and Engineering Science), construction of a replacement facility, and creation of a bridge, physically connecting the new and renovated facilities to Marrs-McLean, home of Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, and Geosciences.

Throughout the project's duration, a primary goal is making the facilities green by meeting strict LEED guidelines. Built on a limestone quarry, Trinity University's campus is cohesive aesthetically. EYP's design seamlessly integrates the new facilities with the rest of the campus. Taking inspiration from the idea that limestone can act as a natural geological aquifer and has been used to construct man-made systems to transport water and building on the concept of an aqueduct, EYP's multidisciplinary team drew upon Trinity University's natural resources, incorporating an interior limestone wall into its design.

According to Project Executive and Lead Designer Paul King, "Working with Trinity on this project has given EYP two significant opportunities: one, to contribute to a cohesive, well-designed modern university campus, and second, to explore the interdisciplinary intersections between the basic sciences and engineering." He continued, "The inclusion of engineering science is unusual for a school of Trinity's size, and is one of the things that sets them apart. Throughout the process, we've been highly impressed by the sense of interdisciplinary teamwork displayed by the faculty - made evident by their strong desire to build chemistry and biology labs side by side in the new facility."