Higher Education Archives - Architects Lewis + Whitlock

FSU Center for Creative Arts – Home of the Flying High Circus

Founded in 1947 by Jack Haskin as a shared activity for men and women at Florida State’s newly coeducational campus, the Flying High Circus has grown into one of the University’s most recognizable traditions. Generations of students have contributed as performers, technicians, costume makers, and production crews, creating a fully collaborative program centered on discipline, […]

FSU Eppes | Kellogg Renovation

Because the buildings were intended to support both short-term and longer-term departmental use, the project required a flexible design strategy. Temporary relocations were planned with efficiency and adaptability in mind, while spaces intended for longer occupancy received more comprehensive upgrades, including mechanical retrofits, telecommunications improvements, and new interior finishes. The renovation included Level 1 and […]

FSU Innovation Hub

“ALW brought many, many cutting-edge ideas for infrastructure, architectural features, treatment of the façade, furniture, support for unusual technologies in our FabLab, all the way down to colors, coverings and wall graphics. The result is an amazing facility that positively impacts our campus culture. Students express a deep appreciation for the space, and the typical […]

FSU Jim Moran Institute of Global Entrepreneurship

“This inspirational environment was achieved not only through open space planning and the generous use of glazing to foster transparency, but also through story telling devices, such as expansive wall graphics that tell the inspiring story of Jim Moran, the building’s namesake.” The building brings together two key entities: The Jim Moran Institute on the […]

FSU Kotler-Coville Glass Art Pavilion

“The Kotler-Coville Glass Art Pavilion provides a wonderful new entry experience for our visitors and strongly communicates that The Ringling is a significant presenter of both visual and performing arts. It conveys commitment to performers and visual artists engaged in creating the art of our time.” The design process was guided by a deep exploration […]

FSU Lakefront Park Master Plan

The master plan establishes a coordinated framework for expanding FSU’s Lakefront Park over multiple phases. ALW documented existing buildings, waterfront facilities, vehicular and pedestrian routes, parking, outdoor recreation areas, topography, flood-prone areas, and mature landscape features to identify physical limitations and opportunities for growth. Existing spaces were evaluated against the operational and spatial requirements of […]

FSU Nursing Simulation Lab

“The College of Nursing is boldly rising to address the nursing shortage across the state of Florida and beyond. The expansion of our simulation lab aligns with our significant increase in undergraduate enrollment. The use of high-fidelity simulation serves to expose our students to complex scenarios that bridge the gap between academia and clinical practice.” […]

FSU Softball Training Facility

“This was our favorite project among all of the award submittals. The integration into the existing softball complex was outstanding. We expressed the desire for more projects of this quality on campus, with less reliance on perceived ‘kit of parts’ forms and materials.” The two-level facility is organized for both efficiency and flexibility. The ground […]

FSU Student Union

“The original University Union building opened in 1952 when enrollment at FSU was less than 5,000 students! …When the new Student Union project is completed, it will be an amazing asset to our students and a hub for collaboration and engagement on campus. The new Union builds off holistic wellness initiatives undertaken by FSU in […]

FSU Student Union – Northwest Campus Walkway Improvements

FSU’s pedestrian network is characterized by brick walkways, masonry landscape walls, live oak canopies, courtyards, plazas, and green spaces. The study builds upon this established campus language while bringing a more cohesive identity to an area shaped by varied development patterns and inconsistent hardscape treatments. Organized into two primary implementation phases, the recommended concept incorporates […]