Site work, paving and renovation of a mixed-use development in Gainesville, Florida. Working plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

This project is for the Renovation/Remodeling of the Architecture Building and addition of the Design Construction Planning (DCP) Collaboratory. Originally constructed in 1979, the Architecture Building has deteriorated considerably, and its condition is generally unacceptable in terms of Florida Building Code compliance, ADA compliance, Life Safety, and architectural finishes. Correction of known building deficiencies include, Mandatory Florida Building Code and ADA compliance upgrades throughout, Automatic exterior entrances, modernization and upgrades to restrooms, Changes in floor level ADA corrections, Handrail and Guardrail corrections, installation of automatic sprinkler system, Elevator upgrades, LED lighting and upgrades to Architectural finishes. The DCP Collaboratory will make provision for the following functional spaces: a. Creative Collisions Commons - which will be a reconfigurable, multi-functional space within which students, faculty and staff can collaborate on a formal or informal basis. b. Research Hub - which house all DCP research centers and institutes such that faculty and graduate students can freely exchange ideas and work collaboratively to undertake high impact research that shapes the world that we live in by addressing critical societal challenges. c. Digital Modeling and Fabrication Space - which will enable larger multidisciplinary groups of students to work together on digital models, simulations and 3D printing in purpose-designed facilities. Large-scale facilities for geospatial modeling and simulation, as well as a virtual reality lab, will also be contained in this space. d. Large Multipurpose Hall (and seminar rooms) - which will be a large multi-purpose hall that is able to accommodate lecture audiences of 150 - 200 is urgently needed as the College currently has no such facility. e. Educational Space - which will offer studios/classrooms with a number of physical and enhanced technological capabilities to support design-based learning and teaching. Project Budget: $50,248,310 Scheduled Completion: April 2025