Cloud Song: Scottsdale Community College Business School & Indigenous Cultural Center
2025 Crescordia Award RecipientCloud Song is an 8-acre development at Scottsdale Community College, housing the Indigenous Scholars Institute, Cultural Center, Business School, and Facilities offices. The project honors the College’s commitment to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community by providing resources for American Indian students. The design blends modern aesthetics with ecological principles, incorporating green infrastructure such as bioswales inspired by the Hohokam canal system to manage stormwater. The landscape, featuring native riparian and dry wash plants, thrives on rainwater, requires minimal maintenance, and supports local wildlife and pollinators, while promoting understanding of indigenous culture and environmental sustainability.












