Ty Williams Memorial Pavilion

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Firm

Design Development Architects

Client

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Area

1,066 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$503,000

Completion Date

04/2023

Design Development Architects; SEBTS Media

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Design team
Jim Sherrer, Jr., AIA (Principal In Charge); Jonathan Medlin AIA, LEED AP (Project Architect); Trevor Cundiff (REVIT Modeler); Fluhrer-Reed (Structural); Crenshaw Consulting Engineers (MEP); Miramonte Studio (Landscape Design), Integrity Services Group

The Ty Williams Memorial Pavilion is the latest addition to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s historic campus. The venue was constructed to complement the beautiful campus and facilitate conversation while providing a space for study, fellowship, and reflection. Nestled amongst century-old oak trees, pines, and magnolias and the Georgian campus buildings, the venue offers a park-like environment, important in our post-Covid world.

The structure features a wood deck ceiling and slightly curved beams; they add a sculptural aesthetic reminiscent of the old trees recently removed. Large stone columns with sconce lighting, concrete flooring, metal roofing, LED lighting, ceiling fans, and interchangeable seating with tables create a space students want to visit. A fountain and landscaping add to the natural outdoor experience. The adjacent courtyard provides a venue for small campus events.

The pavilion is named for Ty Williams, who tragically died at age 11 on Nov. 12, 2020. Ty is the son of Travis and Liz Williams. Travis is a Southeastern alum and longtime staff member who serves as the associate vice president of facilities. A permanent marker is on the site.