Pub. 2 2019 Directory

41 an innovative and efficient design concept was warranted. With that, the design team implemented a “less is more” off-the-shelf set of design tools. “Paint, Polish, and Prioritizing” became the design mantra. With little budget available, the focus for design was on the space that would have the biggest impact on impression, quality educational environment, school pride and minimal moves. A complete face-lift and revised space use approach was applied to the existing lobby reception, and group spaces. This provided an upgrade and expansion, bringing vibrant color, innovative lighting, additional natural light and new furniture to bring energy into the environment and integrate space improvements that are appropriate to the applied sciences atmosphere and budget. The most impactful space alteration is the new study lab, which was previously an unassigned garage/shop space. Using painted walls, polishing the existing concrete slab and adding a subject specific mural, the space was transformed. This space, which now offers a multi-use venue for Open Lab collaboration, presentations, and varied education-related functions, also offers a large space to the community while still being a common shared space for multiple labs surrounding it. A new elevated mezzanine walkway at the second level, now connects the otherwise disjointed array of interior spaces, thereby activating the second level and cutting down walk distances significantly, which offers more efficiency and connectedness within the school. These interior space improvements, along with an exterior face lift, dramatically affected TMCC’s applied sciences program as they are experiencing higher student enrollment, more programs, and student retention. b