Florida State University, Bellamy Building Fifth Floor, Political Science Research Lab

Design Team
Samantha Untea, NCIDQ (Interior Designer); Sean Mitchell, NCARB (Architect of Record); Brian Cannady (Project Manager); Jon Barber, PE (Mechanical Engineer of Record); Brian Wallace, PE (Electrical Engineer of Record)

Florida State University is a distinguished research institution, and the Department of Political Science houses a dynamic research community that cultivates collaboration. The Department of Political Science envisioned providing a space to further encourage research and collaboration. A small lab space with computers was available, but it was an enclosed space on the interior side of the building, set back from the main corridor, without windows, or a view to the corridor. It also lacked any sort of identity or community among the students.

The existing space was expanded to accommodate more students, and a storefront system was used at the entrance to create an inviting space that will encourage students to stay longer as well as assist with recruiting efforts. The signage, graphics, colors, and patterns were used throughout the space to provide a sense of community and branding. Magnetic glass boards also were incorporated to display student work and will provide recognition and identity.

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