Capital Projects
Capital Projects at Rollins play a pivotal role in realizing the institution's mission of educating students for global citizenship and responsible leadership. By investing in state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, Rollins aims to provide an environment that fosters excellence, innovation, and community engagement. These projects align with the College's commitment to the liberal arts ethos, offering students opportunities to explore diverse intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic traditions while emphasizing scholarship, academic achievement, and environmental stewardship. Through such initiatives, Rollins continues to uphold its dedication to transformative education within a healthy, responsive, and inclusive community, empowering graduates to pursue meaningful lives and productive careers.
Rollins Museum of Art
The relocated and expanded museum will significantly enhance the region’s cultural landscape through larger gallery spaces designed to accommodate major traveling exhibitions and a more extensive display of Rollins’ distinguished permanent collection.
Location
200 E. New England and 203 E. Lyman Ave.
Project start
November 2025
Estimated completion
August 2027
Innovation Triangle
The Rollins Museum of Art will join the new Institute for Management & Executive Leadership and the recently expanded Alfond Inn to form the Innovation Triangle, a hub for arts, leadership education, and hospitality that is poised to enhance Winter Park’s reputation as a premier cultural destination.
Architect
Frederick Fisher and Partners
Institute for Management & Executive Leadership
The new Institute will serve as a convening center for leaders across multiple sectors, including business, healthcare, government, nonprofit organizations, and civic institutions, facilitating dialogue and professional development at the local, national, and global levels.
Location
200 E. New England and 203 E. Lyman Ave.
Project start
November 2025
Estimated completion
August 2027
Innovation Triangle
The Institute will join the new Rollins Museum of Art and the recently expanded Alfond Inn to form the Innovation Triangle, a hub for arts, leadership education, and hospitality that is poised to enhance Winter Park’s reputation as a premier cultural destination.
Architect
Schaeffer Design Studio LLC
East End Neighborhood
Driven by our residential life strategic plan, we closed and demolished Holt Hall, Campus Safety and Golf building, and the Bert W. Martin Tennis Complex and Copeland Stadium, making way for East End Neighborhood, a new 297-bed residential hall.
This residential hall will also include a 100-seat dining facility, and a 30-40 seat classroom.
Campus Safety was relocated to the Annie Russell Dance studio on the west side of campus, and will receive a permanent space within the East End Neighborhood facility. The tennis and golf programs will move to the Tennis & Golf Center.
Read "First Look: East End Neighborhood" on Rollins360.
Location
Northeast side of campus near Sutton Apartments and the Rollins Garage.
Project start
Summer 2024
Estimated completion
Fall 2026
Purpose
Providing residential housing to students, reinforcing our three-year live-on requirement.
Architect
Hanbury
Owner’s representative
Olympia Development
General contractor
Balfour Beatty
Tennis & Golf Center
Rollins opened the new Tennis & Golf Center in fall 2025. This state-of-the-art facility serves as the new home for men's and women's tennis as well as our men's and women's golf teams. Construction began in August 2023, with the grand opening in fall 2025.
This facility includes six outdoor tennis courts, along with two golf simulators, team locker rooms, and a lounge.
Read "First Look: Tennis and Golf Complex" on Rollins360.
Location
Replacing the Tiedtke Tennis Courts, between Rice Family Pavilion and Elizabeth and Ward Halls.
Project start
June 2024
Completion
Fall 2025
Purpose
The Tennis & Golf Center provides a space on campus with access to recreational activities that promote physical well-being, social interaction, and skill development to enhance their overall student experience.
Architect
LaBella Associates
General contractor
Wharton-Smith Inc.
Olin Library
Location
Olin Library
Project start
January 2025
Completion
Fall 2025
Purpose
Maintenance on the exterior of Olin Library was completed in fall 2025. This work included new roofing and windows, exterior paint, and repairs to the stucco.
General contractor
Clancy & Theys Construction