University of Central Florida, College of Business Administration Building II

Orlando, Florida

Firm

Farmer Baker Barrios Architects

Client

College of Business Administration

Area

62,214 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$9,000,000

Completion Date

07/2003

Completed in 2003, the Business Administration Building II facility is a much-needed solution to the college’s burgeoning growth. The atrium and common area have been designed to provide an easy flow for heavy student traffic and first-floor access to integral student support offices, integrating as much natural light as possible.
The west facade is a full-height curtainwall, allowing a maximum amount of natural light to enter. The second- and third-floor interior balconies provide views of the business complex’s picturesque courtyard. The staircase leading up to the second and third floors flows along the north wall, accenting the wall’s bold curvature. Tile flooring in subtle earth tones is a sleek, durable and cost-effective flooring solution that will withstand the daily tread of hundreds of students traversing the corridor. Light, durable chairs and tables sit along the south wall to accommodate different groups working in the area. A sophisticated blend of form and function, this space ideally suits the college’s needs.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$142.00

Featured in

2004 Educational Interiors

Interior category

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