MaryLou Apple Science, Technology, and Allied Health Building
The Challenge
The administration’s goal was to transform the “strip mall” appearance of the current academic building and parking lot into a pedestrian-friendly campus, much like that found on traditional four-year college campus settings.
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Client
Motlow State Community College/Tennessee Board of Regents
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Location
Smyrna, Tennessee
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Size
35,000 square feet
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Distinguishing Features
- Two-and-a-half-story lobby and monumental stair
- On-site geothermal heating and cooling system
- Glass-enclosed stairwells at the end of each main corridor provide natural light
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Awards
- Outstanding Project, Learning by Design magazine 2019
The Design Solution
The facility includes six standard classrooms, two distance-learning classrooms, three computer labs, teaching labs and support spaces, and a clinical nursing training lab. There are also 20 faculty offices and several student collaborative spaces.
Parking spaces located closest to the existing building were replaced with green space and a new central lawn, or "campus green," which was to be the focus of this building and future buildings.
Parking areas were kept along the perimeter of the campus and are now screened by trees and low planting to maximize the separation of pedestrican and vehicular traffic both physically and visually.
The Design Impact
The new building fits harmoniously with existing facilites on campus to elevate Motlow's campus identity. Nursing program students and staff now have a place for best-in-class learning and collaboration.
SEE MORE: Motlow State Community College Hyatt-Spivey Center
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testimonial
“Thank you for making our dreams a reality! The building is not only beautiful, but also functional. The students love the open lounge area.”
- MaryLou Apple, President, Motlow State Community College
