In order to support the needs of over 40,000 students, FSU engaged the ALW | Workshop Architects team to design a brand new, world-class student union facility, one that is worthy of the Florida State University name and reputation. We are committed to preserving the rich history and traditions of the Oglesby Union while also supporting the University in looking to the future and improving the functionality of this space on their busy campus. Our collaborative team envisioned and designed a new student union that will support growth and be capable of advancing student engagement and learning outside of the classroom. On Wednesday, June 27, Ajax Construction began the near total demolition of the old student union, starting at the Crenshaw building (pictured below). Ajax expects to have the new union facility completed and opened by Fall of 2020.

New innovation hub opens at FSU, while a new downtown restaurant and financial center are under construction! Read about these exciting projects and more in our second quarter newsletter.

Experiencing the energy and excitement at the April 11 Shores Innovation Hub Grand Opening was a triumphant feeling for our team. The new facility provides students with an innovative, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment to discover, imagine and design solutions. "Thanks to ALW's hard work, the Innovation Hub is now open and the initial reaction from students is a resounding WOW! They absolutely love it," Innovation Hub Director, Ken Baldauf said. "Our 3D printers are cranking out student creations 24 hours a day, students are practicing Design Thinking, developing apps, experimenting with virtual reality, and discovering their inner innovator while being inspired by this amazing space. All that we dreamed of for the Innovation Hub is becoming a reality," Baldauf shared.

On March 6, ALW design team members Rodney Lewis, Kathy Stivers and Ryan Sheplak joined dignitaries from Envision Credit Union and the Tallahassee community for the groundbreaking of the new financial center coming to downtown Tallahassee. The 10,000 square foot facility will occupy nearly half a block on North Monroe Street. The project is expected to be complete by spring 2019.