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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Austin Community College (Formerly known as “Highland Mall”) Language A language of the resource Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource years the of the mall: 1971-2009. Years of college campus: 2014-present Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fonder of the mall - Austin Malls Inc., a subsidiary of the Rouse Company. Founder of the campus: Architect Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects (BGKA). Builder(s) Of the mall: Los Angeles' Katzman & Associates designed the complex. Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. mid-century modern / early modernist commercial architecture. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 30.326120452711425, -97.71370518465483 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Steel framing, reinforced concrete floors/slabs, masonry or concrete block or stucco/clad exterior walls. (I did not find a reliable source confirming exactly that for Highland Mall.) Extent The size or duration of the resource. 750,000-square-foot enclosed mall on an 81-acre site. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Mid-Century Modern Commercial Description An account of the resource The exterior maintains portions of the mall’s original structural footprint, but it has been reimagined with expanded glazing, clean metal panels, and updated entryways that signal openness rather than retail enclosure. Landscaped walkways, native plantings, and broad pedestrian plazas soften what was formerly a sea of parking, transforming the site into an inviting educational district with a contemporary civic presence. Inside, the transformation is even more pronounced: large former retail halls have been opened into expansive learning commons filled with natural light, collaborative seating, and flexible study zones. The interior design celebrates industrial elements exposed ceilings, structural beams, and polished concrete floors—while layering in bright color accents, glass-walled classrooms, and advanced technical labs that support a wide range of programs. The central corridors that once guided shoppers now act as academic spines, connecting maker spaces, simulation areas, faculty hubs, and student services in a fluid, campus-like environment. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Originally it was a Suburban shopping mall. Now revised as a College campus (Austin Community College), plus mixed-use (residential, retail, community) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1-8: Creative Commons Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Source - Highland Campus, Building 1000 | The Future of ACC Highland | Austin Community College District (no date). https://sites.austincc.edu/highland/phase-1-master-plan/. Source - Texas Society of Architects (2025) Design Awards 2018: Highland Campus - Texas Architect Magazine. https://magazine.texasarchitects.org/2018/09/05/design-awards-2018-highland-campus/. Source - Highland ATX (2022) A rich history - Highland ATX. https://highlandatx.com/a-rich-history/. Source - MALL HALL OF FAME (no date). https://mall-hall-of-fame.blogspot.com/2009/06/highland-mall-airport-boulevard-and.html? 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