Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.
Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.
Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.
Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.
Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.
Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.
Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.
Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.
Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.
Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.
Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.
Design Architect
Local Architect of Record
Contractor
Photography
Dezeen
As the closest Major League city to the Dominican Republic, Miami shares both climate and cultural ties with the island—a relationship reflected in the design of the Marlins academy, where the campus draws from these shared affinities, allowing common ground to emerge while maintaining a distinct identity.
The project is organized around a strong central axis that establishes both order and identity across the campus. Two primary buildings—athletic and administrative, and residential and education—are arranged in a split-T configuration, with their central spines aligned directly along this axis. Within each, these spines house the more public and collective functions, while extending outward into more private wings.
This axis extends beyond the buildings themselves, organizing the primary open space of the campus as a continuous green. Beginning as an agility field at the front of the athletic building, it transitions into a circulation spine and ultimately expands into the residential domain as an amphitheater green—binding the campus together through a single spatial sequence.
The green operates as both connector and gathering space, shaped by the buildings that frame it. Daily movement across the campus—between training, learning, dining, and living—unfolds along this axis, reinforcing its role as the central organizing element.
At the residential building, a broad stair forms the amphitheater, operating as both circulation and place. Used continuously throughout the day, it becomes a primary connector—linking dorm rooms, classrooms, and training spaces. Its design is tuned to the climate: open risers promote airflow, while a large overhead roof—constructed from precast concrete elements—provides shade, ensuring comfort and encouraging use. While it supports assemblies and events, its primary role is embedded in daily life.
The life of the green is defined as much in section as in plan. Social and communal spaces line its edges at the ground level, while above, recreation rooms open onto it from the upper floors. At the ends of these wings, cantilevered decks extend outward, offering elevated views toward the main diamonds and allowing student athletes to gather, watch, and participate from a distance.
The campus integrates athletic facilities with classrooms, residential spaces, and shared amenities, creating an environment where student athletes move fluidly between training, education, and daily life.
Environmental strategies respond to the local climate. Buildings are oriented to promote cross ventilation, with open-air circulation and shaded exterior spaces reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Roof forms and overhangs provide protection from sun and rain while allowing air to move freely through the campus.
Material and architectural expression draw from both local context and the identity of the Marlins. The entry sequence and front facade take cues from Miami’s Art Deco and hospitality traditions—establishing a sense of monumentality through solid walls that open into tall, glazed volumes, and covered porte cocheres that mark arrival. Long horizontal roof lines are set in contrast with vertical glass surfaces, reinforcing both scale and presence.
The result is a campus defined by axis, sequence, and shared space—where daily life is shaped through movement and connection, and where architecture balances collective identity with individual experience.