Straughn Trout Architects
Lakeland, FL
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Student Development Center at Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL
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Elegant and resolute, the Student Development Center (SDC) portrays the creative spirit and interactive vibe of a blooming academic and research community located in an emerging technology corridor. The project embraced the opportunity to advance the growth and uniqu… Read More
Florida Polytechnic University challenged Straughn Trout Architects and the design team to develop a recreation facility that would personify the unique character the FPU community. With an architectural program directly linked to the student body, it was important for the project to reinforce their… Read More
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Chad Baumer Photography
Orlando, FL
The student culture played an active role in the development of the University’s mascot, the Phoenix. Our design team quickly recognized that the imagery and connotations of the Phoenix are not only emblematic of the University’s research-focused scholastic vision, but also symbolized ideas focused … Read More
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Chad Baumer Photography
Orlando, FL
The front reception area features tall glass windows, which allow users to connect elements utilized within the building to the natural world. The building faces the Oak Grove, an area within the modern campus filled with dated scrub oaks. The Grove was originally slated to become a parking lot, but… Read More
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Chad Baumer Photography
Orlando, FL
The central upper roof above the front entryway is designed to support and shade the 30-foot (9-meter) future rock climbing wall outside the main entry and maximize future opportunities to incorporate photovoltaic panels or on-site renewable solar energy and associated research. The front reception … Read More
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Chad Baumer Photography
Orlando, FL
In addition to complex exterior elements and recreation spaces inside the building, the project also included offices for Student Development Center staff and educational classrooms. Straughn Trout Architects was the lead designer on all elements of this project, including custom design and procurem… Read More
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Chad Baumer Photography
Orlando, FL
