VMDO and Trapolin-Peer Architects took a holistic approach to assessing and identifying areas for improvement on the campus of Trinity Episcopal Church and School in New Orleans, LA. Community engagement with parishioners, clergy, parents, faculty, and students along with direction from the Master Plan Committee and the information in the Strategic Plan guided the visioning process for future development.

The first phase of the master planning process began with understanding how the existing campus operates. This assessment helped outline the needs and priorities of Trinity’s vision for the future along with the physical constraints and conditions of the existing campus. Areas of physical and programmatic improvements were identified to maximize the efficiency and utility of work completed on campus.

The resulting report outlines several action items that are necessary for achieving the school’s strategic plan. The plan includes accessibility and code compliance improvements to make the building safe and comfortable for all occupants. The report analyzes the existing buildings on campus and provides re-programming suggestions that create more efficient circulation and better spatial adjacencies. Finally, the report identifies programs that need additional capacity and ways to accommodate future enrollment growth. This Master Plan initiative provides a valuable tool to help Trinity Episcopal Church and School continue to achieve their pedagogical and theological missions well into the future.