Education

Florida Polytechnic University Applied Research Center

Opened in August 2022, Florida Polytechnic University’s Applied Research Center provides state-of-the-art laboratories, student design studios, conference rooms, and faculty offices. The two-story facility also includes graduate study areas and administrative space, all designed to support research, teaching, and collaboration at the highest level.

Large classroom with rows of tables and two people talking near floor-to-ceiling windows.

Tech lab with people using computers and VR equipment at white workstations.

Bright atrium with modern seating and a group ascending a central staircase.

Spacious atrium with modern seating, open stairs, and people conversing on both levels.

Small meeting area with booth seating and four people talking near a glass-walled corridor.

Bright classroom with long tables, large windows, and a presenter speaking to seated attendees.

Collaborative classroom with three people working at tables near a whiteboard and monitor.

Modern lab viewed through glass walls with white workstations and organized equipment.

Bright white laboratory with long workstations and two people in lab coats near a window.

Bright office with glass wall, colorful workstations, and people working near large windows.

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Client: Florida Polytechnic University

Project Location: Lakeland, Florida

Completion Date: July 2022

Square Footage: 46,000

Project Intent

The Applied Research Center at Florida Polytechnic University is a two-story hub designed to advance technology and applied sciences while fostering collaboration across disciplines. Featuring 10 classrooms, 68 private offices, 15 workstations, conference rooms, and flexible commons areas, the center balances focused research with dynamic interaction. A welcoming lobby and expansive atrium create a vibrant destination for the campus community and industry partners, while thoughtfully designed spaces support both academic instruction and advanced research. The result is a signature facility that embodies adaptability, excellence, and innovation, serving as a catalyst for discovery and engagement.