Renovation and Expansion of Building 100

Design team
Sizemore Group (Architect); Nottingham Brook and Pennington (MEP Engineering); Palmer Engineering (Structural Engineering); Travis Pruitt and Associates (Civil Engineering); HERA Laboratory Planners (Laboratory Consultant); Palacio Collaborative (Cost Estimating); MaxxUnion (Specifications); TSAV (Audiovisual Consultant); Total Systems Commissioning (Commissioning Agent); The Winter Construction Company (Contractor)

With an overall goal of improving admissions and student retention, Gwinnett Technical College needed to expand its academic programs in science and technology while also providing improved student gathering and study areas.

The existing Building 100 underwent a partial renovation and exterior makeover that provided state-of-the-art instructional labs, a library, student lounges, and a new admissions experience.

With a student population that commutes to campus, the college needed to create a sense of space, an open invitation to study and socialize. Natural light and open floor plans create welcoming spaces to which students would naturally flow and gather. Portions of the exterior were opened and redesigned to be inviting, showcasing informal learning and student activities. A redesigned canopy creates a campus front lawn where first-time visitors enter and students gather.

From floors to walls to signage, the interior design strengthens the college’s branding through use of bold colors and inspirational graphics and quotes. The wayfinding creates an inclusive environment that guides all faculty, students, and guests.

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