Straughn Trout Architects
Lakeland, FL
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The Sarah D. and L. Kirk McKay, Jr. Archives Center
Lakeland, FL
The McKay Archives Center for Florida Southern Florida Southern College and the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church signifies in a tangible way the bond between the two organizations and will allow the rich history of both to be preserved and shared for future gener… Read More
The McKay Archives Center for Florida Southern College and the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church signifies in a tangible way the bond between the two organizations and will allow the rich history of both to be preserved and shared for future generations.
This new building, the first on the historic Frank Lloyd Wright campus in 25 years, works in harmony with the Roux Library and provides state-of-the art archival space for valuable College and Conference materials expanding patrons’ and students’ opportunities to conduct historical research. First f… Read More
In a location originally designated by Wright as a dense grove of citrus trees, the new facility’s form takes inspiration from the natural topography and influence from the immediate architectural context, including several Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structures. The project was initially proposed a… Read More
The view to the water dome, past the North entrance, is framed for occupants of the interior by the south glass façade from the first floor classroom as well as the primary reading, research and exhibit space on the second floor. The ten-foot overhangs reflect those of Wright and Schweizer, fitting … Read More
Florida Southern College Historic Campus Context. McKay Archives Center in red; Frank Lloyd Wright in yellow + Frank Lloyd Wright Waterdome in blue; Nils Shwizer in peach.
