Cost:
$26,947,000

Size:
117,000 sf

Completion:
2003

The 117,000 sf, Compton Hall provides new instructional and research space for FSU’s undergraduate science programs. A major focus of the science program at FSU is ecological science and the design team established as a goal incorporation of sustainable architecture and the LEED rating system as guiding principles in the design of the building. The building contains state of the art instructional laboratories, greenhouse, faculty offices and general classroom space. The classrooms include three large, tiered classrooms equipped with the most sophisticated audio-visual and telecommunications features. A distance learning classroom allows for direct communication with other science programs in the University system. In addition, every seat and lab station in the building will be provided with a tele-communications outlet through a wireless network.

Designed as the "signature building" at the University, the three story building will occupy one of the most important sites on the campus at the nexus between the older upper quadrangle of academic and residential halls and the lower campus of newer and larger academic buildings. The primary feature of the building is a large glass enclosed atrium at its midsection, providing a dramatic visual connection between these two parts of the campus. The large general classrooms and a natural history museum are grouped around the atrium along with student lounges to establish this space as the true center of campus. The sloped site allows direct at-grade entrance to both the first and second floors. A new landscaped courtyard on the quadrangle side will provide pleasant outdoor seating and allow functions in the atrium space to extend out doors.




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