VANDAL HEALING GARDEN AND MEMORIAL
Moscow, Idaho - 2024
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The Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial on the Moscow campus honors all University of Idaho students (aka Vandals) who passed away while they were enrolled at the University. As a permanent space for quiet reflection, remembrance, hope and healing, the Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial is open and welcoming for all who visit, year round.
Our community has found strength by leaning on fellow Vandals for support. Our mutual experiences and shared values have reinforced our bonds as more than just a student body but rather as a family that demonstrates our humility and care for one another. The Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial is an embodiment of that bond, empowering each user to engage in their own personal rituals of remembrance. The incorporation of intimate and shared moments of reflection and interaction will evoke a sense of security, foster hope, and provide a place that has a lasting presence on campus.
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Hunter Anderson
Quinn Anderson
Korbyn Averett
Bernardo Bautista
Ben Borkowski
Harper Drake
Jade Fredericks
John Gross
Cole Kelsey
Ryan Lorensen
Aaron Magalsky
Madailein McLenna
Hoa “Will” Nguyen
Syringa Riley
Kelsey Starman
Taylor Swartz
Ashley Summers
David Wester
Ozzy Wexler
Jackson Wiedenfeld
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scott lawrence, associate professor
karl hunt, teaching assistant
matt wiegand, teaching assistant
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Collaborators
JSL Engineering
University of Idaho College of Art and Architecture Faculty, Staff, and Students
Cobblestone Landscaping
Alex Cochran - Graphic Design
Roshni Prakash - Signage Text
Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial Committee
Celine Acord, UI AES
University of Idaho Dean of Students Office
University of Idaho Facilities
UI Raven Scholars
University of Idaho Center for Disability Access and Resources
University of Idaho Marketing and Communications
University of Idaho Foundation and Advancement
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“AN Best of Design Awards”
Architects’ Newspaper. Best of Design Issue – December 2024
Jackson, David.
“Oasis of Reflection”
Here We Have Idaho Magazine
Fall 2024 Issue, Cover Story.
MacKenzie Belley.
“Healing by Design: University of Idaho Students reflect on building the Vandal Healing Garden”
“Architecture Students Spend Summer Constructing Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial”
“How a Group of University of Idaho Students are Working to Preserve the Memory of Lost Vandals”
KREM News. MacKenzie Belley – Multi-Segment Story, February 27 - August 7, 2024
“Vandal Healing Garden Dedication”
The Today Show. On-Air Segment – June 24, 2024
Duggan, Alexandra.
“The Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial began with grief. The Architecture became a journey of hope and Togetherness.”
The Spokesman-Review. July 21, 2024, A1
Kuipers, Anthony
“Vandal Healing Garden: a New Memorial for Grieving and Peace on UI Campus”
Idaho State Journal – July 10, 2024
Paterson, Lauren
“UI Memorial Garden to Come this Summer”
Northwest Public Broadcasting – March 14, 2024
“KLEW Community Hero: UI Architecture Students designing Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial”
KLEW News. Christopher Mitchell – March 2, 2024
“How a Group of University of Idaho Students are working to Preserve the Memory of Lost Vandals”
KREM News. MacKenzie Belley – February 27, 2024
“Building a Place for Hope and Healing”
Letter from the President, University of Idaho – November 17, 2023
Swanson, Georgia.
“UI hosts Design Charrette for Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial”
The Argonaut – October 2, 2023
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2025 EDRA Great Places Awards
Honorable Mention
2024 A’N Best of Design Award
Architect’s Newspaper
