Deltona Campus Building 2

Daytona State College

To strengthen the career pipeline for professionals in the healthcare and machining industries, Daytona State College (DSC) embarked on the construction of a new multi-disciplinary laboratory and academic building on the college’s Deltona campus. The primary objective is to offer students hands-on learning that mimics the real-world environment and contributes to the development of a skilled and qualified workforce in a rapidly changing world. Programs contained within include: medical, nursing, surgical and machining labs and classrooms. With an understanding that workforce training shifts with industry needs, the design is based on a resilient modular structural grid that can adapt over time to meet various program and technology requirements.

The design goes beyond the functional aspects and embraces the site’s natural surroundings while fostering a vibrant ecosystem of student life. By strategically placing the building south of the existing Fathi Hall, the space between the two structures becomes a hub of exchange and connectivity, enhancing a sense of campus for the commuter student population.

The student patio and courtyard serve as inviting areas for relaxation, individual study, and group meetings, creating a true campus atmosphere. Building positioning was critical to establish a new “front door” that exudes a sense of identity both from Providence Boulevard, as well as the student parking.
Tilt-wall panels with unique patterning parallels the programs housed within, while featuring staggered and alternating openings that allow ample natural light to flood the learning spaces.
Integrated technology enables students and visitors to ‘plug in’ anywhere, supporting both group work and independent study while enhancing the traditional academic environment.
” Career and technical education strongly correlate to industry needs, and as a result, the classroom and lab modules are adaptable to expand and contract to satisfy future workforce demands.”
Patrick G. Rauch, AIA, Principal
Nursing, surgical, construction and machining labs alongside classrooms, mirror real-world environments aimed at developing a skilled workforce for rapidly evolving industries.
A cozy reading nook infuses a warmth complemented by modern bench seating adding variety and accessibility for students to gather, socialize and study between classes. Adjacent, a glass façade frames a view of the double-height entryway below. Vertical panels establish a visual connection to the courtyard, allowing natural light to flow freely throughout the space.
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