With the need for the STAH Building, a master plan was essential as a first step to transform the current "strip mall" appearance to giving the satellite campus a true student-focused feel.

Aerial image of Site Master Plan after STAH Building completion

This steel-framed structure with composite metal deck floor structure has an off-set second floor to reduce the scale of the 2-story structure given its proximity to the original single-story structure.

By keeping parking along the perimeter and screening traffic with landscaping, the campus is set up for future structures on a large central campus green lawn.

The canopy overhang and sunshades mitigate the heat gain due to the large expanse of glass.

The interior finishes feature a natural palette of warm neutrals and wood tones accented with dark green to tie in school colors.

To create a student-friendly atmosphere, the design features significant public spaces to encourage collaboration and study.

Primarily the STAH building supports the college’s need for teaching space, but it also serves as the campus’ student center, including counseling services and the “Student Success Center.”

Off the entry atrium, the first floor provides a Student Lounge, with food access and space to study or meet.

Laboratory facilities have been incorporated to facilitate the growing Nursing program and to provide entry level college science courses.

The disciplines include two Clinical Nursing Labs, General Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Lab Technician lab space.

The STAH Building was designed to accommodate the growing Nursing and business technology programs, providing much needed teaching spaces.

The new building provides student resource spaces such as technology-enabled labs.

The use of similar materials ties the STAH building with the existing building and establishes a unifying campus “building language” desired by the administration to be utilized on future buildings.

Tom Gatlin

Tom Gatlin

TMPartners, PLLC