Haywood Community College Health Sciences Education Building

Clyde, North Carolina

Firm

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc.

Client

Haywood Community College

Area

16,656 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$6,400,000

Completion Date

08/2023

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Design team
Little: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering; Elford Construction: General Contractor

The Haywood Community College Health Sciences Education Building is a transformative addition to this rural mountain campus, bringing together previously scattered nursing and allied health programs into one collaborative, state-of-the-art facility. The new building provides hands-on learning environments including simulation labs, flexible classrooms, outdoor instructional areas, and informal gathering spaces, all designed to foster interprofessional collaboration, wellness and student engagement.

The facility serves as a community anchor and a regional symbol of opportunity, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for learners of all backgrounds to pursue high-demand careers in health care. Carefully integrated into the natural slope and wooded surroundings of the campus, the building uses expansive glass to connect occupants to daylight and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It reflects the college’s commitment to sustainability, health and workforce development. This forward-thinking facility not only elevates the student experience but also advances the college’s long-term mission of addressing the region’s growing health care needs.