Making Tomorrow Happen:
Capital Projects at Rollins
Rice Family Pavilion
A Strategic Planning Initiative
Location:
Former bookstore on Holt Ave.
Construction began:
January 2018
Projected completion:
February 2019
Purpose:
Multi-purpose event space for campus community.
Architect:
Bca Architecture
General contractor:
Lamm & Company
Project overview:
The College’s old 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.
Facilities Services
Location:
450 W. Fairbanks
Construction began:
January 2018
Project completion:
December 2018
Purpose:
The College relocated its physical plant operations to clear the site for the new Lakeside Residential Complex.
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.
Mills Memorial Hall Renovation
A Strategic Planning Initiative
Location:
Mills Memorial Hall
Construction began:
July 2018
Projected completion:
August 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:
Mills Memorial Hall, one of the College’s most significant strategic assets, 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. The resourceful redesign of Mills 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 Centers for Leadership and Community Engagement; Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship and academic major; International Programs and International Student & Scholar Services; External and Competitive Scholarships; Student Media; Student Sustainability Program space and Career and Life Planning 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. The College’s commitment to the environment will be central to the Mills renovation.
Relocation plan:
Mills staff will be relocated during the year-long construction project to the Pioneer building located north of the SunTrust parking garage. WPRK will be relocated to the Stewart House.
Lakeside Residential Complex
A Strategic Planning Initiative
Location:
Current site of Facilities, McKean Hall, and Chase Hall
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.
West End Pedestrian Circulation
Construction began:
July 2017
Completion:
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.
New Black Box Theater
A Strategic Planning Initiative
Location:
On or about the location of the current Fred Stone Theater.
Construction begins:
Currently in the programming and early design stages.
Project purpose:
Development of the College’s new Black Box Theater.
Project overview:
The current Fred Stone Theatre has reached the end of its useful life and will be rebuilt to feature a new Theater, Costume Studio and Dance Studio.
Baseball Field and Site Improvements
Location:
Alfond Stadium at Harper-Shepherd Field
Construction timeline:
Summer 2018 and Summer 2019
Architect:
S3 Design and Gale Associates
Project overview:
The renovation of Rollins’ baseball facilities consists of two phases. The first, which occured during the summer 2018, involved field and site improvements, and the addition of paved, landscaped parking. The second phase, planned for Summer 2019, involves improvements to the stadium and clubhouse.