Higher Education
Santa Fe College
Auditorium E (The Lyceum) Renovation
This total renovation of an existing multipurpose assembly space was intended to provide a new music-focused performance space for up to 240 people. The renovations included new theatrical lighting, new A/V system, extensive acoustic treatments, and ADA upgrades, including access into the building, restrooms, and the stage. Acoustical upgrades included adjustable interior surfaces to allow the room to be “tuned” to suit different types of musical performance. Retractable curtains allow reverberance to be tempered for louder ensembles, and increased for quiet musical performance. And a custom-designed shell on the stage allows the sound levels on the stage to be adjusted and redirected. The auditorium was transformed from a tired, and non-compliant space into a beautiful, functional, and accessible auditorium.
University of Florida
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Lab Renovation
This project renovated an existing surgery lab to reorganize the space, add teaching stations (18 total), and create a new dog ward with 18 kennels, food prep, and sanitation. The induction and scrub areas were reconfigured to provide 10 scrub/gowning stations, allowing staff and students to prepare up to 8 animals simultaneously. Finishes were updated to meet campus standards, along with upgrades to medical gas, power, lighting, and HVAC systems. New surgical lighting and acoustical treatment were added to meet College of Medicine standards. Completed on an accelerated schedule, design began in December 2021 and
construction in May 2022, while existing surgery
lighting was retained to stay within budget.
University of Florida
Rhines Hall Academic Advising Suite Renovation
Completed under a continuing minor projects contract, our team provided design and construction administration services for the renovations to Suite 108 at Rhines Hall. The renovated area included demolition of all existing partitions, a new waiting area with a reception desk and coffee service area, an open office space with a break area, a single private office, and a conference room. The work aimed to improve the student experience, enhance private, and increase efficiency and comfort
for advising staff.
University of Florida
Health Science Center (HSC) Library Renovations
Our team provided design and construction administration services under a continuing minor projects contract, for a three-part, 8,505 square foot renovation project at the UF Health Science Center Library. The first phase of the project involved the demolition of an existing dumbwaiter. During the second phase, Brame Heck designed temporary office space for HSC staff to use during the future office suite renovation, and performed construction administration for the creation of this temporary office
space. Phase 3 included the renovation of the existing office suite, lobby, other and various areas on the first and second floor. This project was completed on a very tight timetable,
so that construction could be performed and completed
over summer break.
University of Florida
New Center of Outdoor Recreation & Education (CORE)
The University of Florida’s Travel, Recreation, and Outfitters Programs required a new point-of-sale facility to support public interaction and education. The building houses rental space for outdoor equipment and accommodates hands-on workshops. The program includes offices, retail and point-of-sale space, a classroom, meeting room, and equipment storage. The site presented difficult soil conditions, requiring remediation and specialized foundations. During design, the project shifted from masonry to a pre-engineered metal building to meet budget constraints while fitting the campus context. This project was completed under a continuing minor projects contract.
University of Florida
Architecture & Fine Arts (AFA) Library Renovation
The AFA Library needed to reallocate 1300 sf of existing circulation desk area and storage areas to create a new conference room and improve circulation. The project reimagined the circulation desk area, added a new office, updated lighting fixtures, and increased storage space. Renovations included a new seminar/meeting space, one new staff office, and one new storage closet. The existing IT equipment was relocated. Also included was a reference area, various accessibility upgrades, and a new book display. In the reading room, electrical and data services were reconfigured in order to relocate numerous computer workstations. Floor-mounted “tombstone” electrical outlets replaced with flush floor mounted outlets. The new conference area was enclosed with aluminum storefront. This project was completed under an annual continuing services contract.
University of Florida
Innovation Academy Classroom Renovation
In order to achieve their goal of fostering creativity, entrepreneurship and critical thinking the UF Innovation Academy needed a new active learning classroom. Located on the 3rd floor of the existing Infirmary building, the 696 SF classroom renovation included the removal of existing partition walls and break area. A new glass by-pass partition wall was installed and movable furniture was used to allow for a more collaborative and flexible use of the space.
University of Florida IFAS
New Boat Storage Facility
UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Services (IFAS) Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation needed a new building to store boats used during research of aquatic ecosystems. The new 3,820 square foot pole-barn structure included a mezzanine and a separate area for miscellaneous storage. This higher education building was designed to fit an existing campus context. The scope included a concrete slab and interior finishes. The project included programming and user surveys, significant space planning, and strict budgetary constraints.
University of Florida
Chemistry Lab Room C130 Renovation
An existing 3,291 square foot chemistry lecture hall was renovated to accommodate additional student seating. The renovation provide improved acoustics and sight lines to the lecturer. The space received new finishes, upgraded AV equipment and new seating.