TECHNICAL SCHOOL REPLACEMENT CAMPUS | BARBERMCMURRY ARCHITECTS

SECTOR: Higher Education
TYPE: New construction + renovation
BUILDING AREA: 105,000SF new construction + 52,000SF renovation
ESTIMATED COMPLETION: Winter 2027
ROLE: Project designer from program verification through construction administration. Roles included site analysis and program test fits, building massing and conceptual design, site design, consultant coordination with civil and MEP engineers, running client meetings, assembling and drawing construction documents, and assisting with submittals, RFI’s, and ASI’s.

The new technical school campus strives to bring visibility and modernity to a leader in vocational education. Informed by a strong circulation backbone and the introduction of communal spaces as vital nodes, the 105,000sf new building wraps around an existing lab space. The new building will provide state-of-the art classrooms, laboratories, terraces, and community spaces. Walkways, green spaces, and outdoor seating strengthen physical connections between buildings and social connections between students. Render provided by Fortes.Vision.

At the heart of the concept lies a profound understanding of circulation as the lifeline of campus vitality. The campus features a backbone of pathways that not only facilitate movement, but also inspire interaction and exploration.

At the heart of the concept lies a profound understanding of circulation as the lifeline of campus vitality. The campus features a backbone of pathways that not only facilitate movement, but also inspire interaction and exploration.

Situated at the top of a rise, the new three-story building commands sweeping views of Sharp's Ridge and Black Oak Ridge to the northwest, and the Great Smoky Mountains to the southeast.

Situated at the top of a rise, the new three-story building commands sweeping views of Sharp's Ridge and Black Oak Ridge to the northwest, and the Great Smoky Mountains to the southeast.

Through strategic landscaping and sustainable design principles, the new campus transforms outdoor areas into hubs of activity and connection. These spaces not only enhance the campus aesthetic but also promote environmental stewardship and well-bein

Through strategic landscaping and sustainable design principles, the new campus transforms outdoor areas into hubs of activity and connection. These spaces not only enhance the campus aesthetic but also promote environmental stewardship and well-being.

The material palette for the project features a combination of brick veneer, metal wall panels, and aluminum glazed openings. Continuous exterior insulation and weather barrier provide a complete, efficient envelope.

The material palette for the project features a combination of brick veneer, metal wall panels, and aluminum glazed openings. Continuous exterior insulation and weather barrier provide a complete, efficient envelope.

Key exterior features include a significant community room rentable to the public, a pre-function patio for separate entry during events, separate rooftop terraces for faculty and students, and a large monumental stair with integrated, tiered seating

Key exterior features include a significant community room rentable to the public, a pre-function patio for separate entry during events, separate rooftop terraces for faculty and students, and a large monumental stair with integrated, tiered seating.

Proposed courtyard improves the connection between the existing building and the new, providing a calm third space for students to study, socialize, or simply recharge. Rendering courtesy of Fortes.Vision.

Proposed courtyard improves the connection between the existing building and the new, providing a calm third space for students to study, socialize, or simply recharge. Rendering courtesy of Fortes.Vision.

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