st. augustine’s college - raleigh, nc

02 st. agnes reimagined

This project focused on reimagining the corner parcel of Saint Augustine’s University, home to the historic St. Agnes Hospital ruin, located at the intersection of Oakwood Ave and N State St in Raleigh, NC. The objective was to develop a design response that respects the hospital’s significance while integrating it into the university’s campus master plan. The final deliverable was a 3-4 minute cinematic trailer rendered in Unreal Engine 5, showcasing the design through a dynamic, immersive experience rather than traditional 2D plans and renderings.

My design aimed to honor St. Agnes’ historical importance by creating a new health campus for Saint Augustine’s University. I mirrored the hospital’s original form and rotated it to generate a welcoming “front porch” and a more private “backyard.” A new pedestrian walkway from Oakwood Ave and N State St leads to the front porch, providing access to both the new building and a memorial garden.

The memorial garden, located within the reinforced shell of St. Agnes, includes balconies for viewing the open-air space and features a floating chapel positioned where the original chapel once stood. This design seeks to blend the past and future, offering a space that celebrates the history of St. Agnes while serving the community once again.