Making Tomorrow Happen:
Capital Projects at Rollins
Rice Family Pavilion
A Strategic Planning Initiative
Location:
Former bookstore on Holt Ave.
Completed:
February 2019
Purpose:
Multi-purpose event space for campus community.
Architect:
Bca Architecture
General contractor:
Lamm & Company
Project overview:
The College’s former bookstore has been completely refurbished and upgraded in conversion to the Rice Family Pavilion. While keeping its nostalgic charm, the building has been redesigned as the campus’ premier location for events, meetings and receptions. The 10,000-square-foot pavilion can accommodate 200-220 people for sit-down dinners, lectures, or networking events. The space has direct access to a catering kitchen and flexibility to host student organizations, private functions, community gatherings, and more.
Skillman Dining Hall
15 Reasons We’re Hungry for the New Dining Hall
Location:
Cornell Campus Center
Projected Completion:
Early Fall 2019
Project overview:
Skillman Dining Hall in the Cornell Campus Center has undergone a top-to-bottom transformation including new seating, tables, flooring, and increased seating capacity. Improvements also include a wood-burning pizza oven and dedicated food stations.
Rollins Garage
Location:
460 E. Fairbanks Avenue
Completed:
July 2019
Project overview:
The Rollins Garage was constructed to increase parking options as the College expands its capacity for residential housing on campus. As part of this project, we have also constructed pathways west and south of the garage to improve the pedestrian experience exiting the garage into the center of campus. In addition, the new garage will relieve parking pressure at the SunTrust Garage, and support the expansion of The Alfond Inn and other parking needs in that area.
Facilities Services
Location:
450 W. Fairbanks
Completed:
December 2018
Purpose:
The College relocated its physical plant operations to clear the site for the new Lakeside Neighborhood.
Architect:
Bca Architecture
Contractor:
LAMM Construction
Project overview:
The relocation of Facilities Services includes administrative offices and shop operations. This new home of Facilities, located immediately adjacent to the rail line, was designed in an architectural style reminiscent of an old railway depot.
Kathleen W. Rollins Hall
21 Reasons We Can’t Wait for the New Rollins Hall
Location:
Kathleen W. Rollins Hall former site of Mills Memorial Hall
Projected completion:
Late Fall 2019
Purpose:
Reimagining the Mills building to strengthen the co-curricular programs and experiences at the core of our mission.
Architect:
EYP Architecture & Engineering
Project overview:
Kathleen W. Rollins Hall will become a "mission-driven-center" of student engagement and activity with intentionally designed high-impact spaces for students, staff, and faculty to meet, work together, and develop innovative ideas and projects that showcase an experiential 21st century liberal arts education. This resourceful redesign will help create a focused hive of engaged learning and strengthen Rollins’ experiential educational programs that provide strong transferable intellectual and practical skills. The co-locations of the following programs will deepen students’ application of the College’s mission by building upon the synergies of the programs and purposeful opportunities of student learning and engagement:
· Center for Leadership & Community Engagement
· Office of International Programs
· Office of International Student & Scholar Services
· Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hub
· Department of Social Entrepreneurship (Academic Major & Minor)
· Sustainability Program Student Workspace
· Office of External & Competitive Scholarship Advisement
· Business Advising
· Student Media
Relocation plan:
During construction, staff has been relocated to the Pioneer building, located north of the SunTrust parking garage. The Rosen Center houses WPRK.
Lakeside Neighborhood
A Strategic Planning Initiative
Location:
Facilities, McKean Hall, and Chase Hall have been removed to prepare for the Lakeside Neighborhood.
Purpose:
Believing deeply in the educational value of a residential liberal arts experience, Rollins will increase its capacity to house students on campus in facilities designed to advance the College’s mission.
Architect:
RSVP
Project overview:
Rollins’ residential experience builds upon what students are learning in and outside of the classroom. Living on campus gives students residential communities where they can apply intellectual and practical skills spanning all areas of study. They also gain opportunities to develop a sense of social responsibility, talk about differences, and utilize problem-solving skills while working through real-world issues with one another. Aligning a residential experience with one of the most beautiful lakefront locations on our campus allows the College to maximize a new learning community that will offer juniors and seniors more independent living options enhanced by campus programs, services, and amenities.
Cornell Hall for Social Sciences
Location:
Cornell Hall for Social Sciences
Completed:
August 2018
Purpose:
The College modernized critical systems within this key academic facility to ensure reliability and keep up with current facilities expectations.
Project overview:
This project was predominantly a mechanical renovation, including completely new air conditioning and heating systems, a new fire sprinkler system, a new fire alarm system, and new acoustical systems and lighting. In addition to a complete mechanical renovation, the project scope include all new furniture for classrooms, and replaced ceilings, flooring, and painting throughout.
West End Pedestrian Circulation
Completed:
March 2018
Architect:
Bca Architecture
Purpose:
The Hauck Hall parking lot at the corner of Holt and Park avenues was reconfigured to accommodate a pathway and improve drainage, traffic circulation, and landscaping. The lot was re-surfaced and re-striped, and a new pedestrian pathway links the main campus to the Rinker building, Wellness Center, Bookstore, and serves as the main entrance to 170 W. Fairbanks.