By Emma Behrmann – Staff Writer, Jacksonville Business Journal
An out-of-town architect with ties to Jacksonville was recently selected to design a $40 million building for the University of North Florida.
Schenkel Shultz, a Central Florida architectural and design studio with an extensive portfolio featuring educational and government projects, was selected to design a new, 60,000-square-foot Student Support and Academic Building for UNF. The project is intended to support the university’s aspirations to grow its student population by 40% over the next five years and to attain R1 Carnegie status.
The studio aims to design a vibrant hub that provides helpful tools and fosters an inclusive environment for all students including the international, computer and student-athlete groups. The primary purpose of this project is to enhance student academic success at several levels by increasing the accessibility and appeal of tutoring centers on campus.
