Higher Education

Facilities that attract students and faculty, contribute to their success, and support the mission of the institutions we serve.

At SSOE, we deliver projects geared toward student success for our clients in higher education. Our multidisciplinary team of award-winning professionals works hard to create smart designs that support the mission and vision of the institutions we serve. We appreciate that projects for higher education are as diverse and unique as their campus communities. We also understand that both the exterior spaces between buildings and the interior spaces within are of equal importance. We take great pride in developing environments that are collaborative, innovative, sustainable, forward-thinking, inspiring, and—most importantly—adaptable. We couple changing pedagogies with advanced technologies to create unique places that can be enjoyed by students, staff, researchers, and administrators well into the future.

Our approach begins by recognizing that every space—whether it is a classroom, laboratory, cafeteria, common area, or corridor—is an extension of the learning environment. We work with our higher education clients and their stakeholders to design flexible and dynamic learning spaces that encompass both student and staff wellness and extend beyond traditional classrooms.

20+

Design Awards

We’ve earned over 20 design awards for our work on higher education projects in the last five years

Experts

Published & Proven

Our experts have been published in publications such as BD+C, Laboratory Design, University Business Magazine, American School & University, and more

$66M

Cost Savings

We’ve documented more than $66 million in cost savings for our education clients

    “At every opportunity, the SSOE team was available for questions and eager to meet with our administration, staff, and end-users—keeping everyone involved in the decision making and design process. During the construction phase, SSOE team members were true advocates for the college; they were on-site on a regular basis and worked closely with contractors and administration to ensure a successful project.”

    Executive Director – Operations, Higher Education Client

    • Agnes Scott College
    • Alabama A&M University
    • Albion College
    • Albany State University
    • Allen University
    • Athens State University
    • Auburn University
    • Bowling Green State University
    • Brenau University
    • Capital University
    • City Colleges of Chicago
    • City University of New York
    • Clarion University
    • Clark Atlanta University
    • Clemson University
    • College of Charleston
    • Colorado State University
    • Columbus State University
    • Cuyahoga Community College
    • Eastern Michigan University
    • Emory University
    • Florida Southern College
    • Fort Valley State University
    • Franklin Pierce College
    • Georgia Gwinnett College
    • Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Georgia Southern University
    • Georgia State University
    • Heidelberg College
    • Henry Ford College
    • Horry-Georgetown Technical College
    • Jacksonville State University
    • Kennesaw State University
    • Kettering University
    • Lanier Technical College
    • Louisiana State University
    • Lourdes University
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    • Miami University
    • Michigan State University
    • Morehouse College
    • Mott Community College
    • Northwest State Community College
    • Oklahoma State University
    • Oakland University
    • Owens Community College
    • Purdue University
    • Texas Christian University
    • Troy University
    • The University of Alabama
    • The University of Alabama at Birmingham
    • University of Connecticut
    • University of Florida
    • University of Georgia
    • University of Michigan
    • University of Mississippi
    • University of Missouri
    • University of North Carolina
    • University of South Alabama
    • University of South Carolina
    • University of Toledo
    • Wayne State University
    • Winthrop University
    • Wright State University
    • Xavier University
    • Youngstown State University
    • Campus master planning
    • Programming
    • Site evaluation and design
    • Feasibility studies
    • Historic preservation / renovations
    • Academic and classrooms
    • Athletic and recreation facilities
    • Campus and residence life
    • Visual and performing arts
    • Libraries
    • Dining facilities
    • Laboratories
    • Research & development
    • Student housing
    • Science and technology
    • Sustainable design
    • Workforce development
    • Campus utilities upgrades
    • Administration facilities

    Recent Higher Education Design Awards

    Owens Community College Dana Advanced Manufacturing Training Center

    • Annual Excellence in Workforce Development | Ohio Economic Development Association

    Oxford College of Emory University Student Center

    • Educational Interiors Showcase Silver Citation | American School & University Magazine
    • Engineering Excellence Honor Award | ACEC Georgia

    Clemson University Core Campus Precinct

    • Merit Award for New Construction | AIA South Carolina
    • Merit Award for New Construction | AIA Columbia

    Gavin Engineering Research Laboratory

    • Outstanding Project Award | Learning by Design

    Lanier Technical College

    • Honor Award | ACEC
    • First Place Build Georgia Award $100M | AGC Georgia
    • Project Achievement Honor Award $100M | Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter
    • Outstanding Project Award | Learning by Design

    Georgia State University College of Law

    • People’s Choice Award | AIA Georgia
    • Award of Excellence for New Construction | Atlanta Urban Design Commission
    • Project Achievement Honor Award | Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter
    • Award of Merit | AIA Northern Virginia Chapter

    Georgia Institute of Technology Glenn & Towers Residence Halls Renovation

    • Excellence in Architecture for Building Additions, Renovation, or Adaptive Reuse | Society for College and University Planning & AIA Committee on Architecture for Education
    • Honorable Mention in Architecture | AIA Virginia
    • First Place Construction Group | AGC Georgia
    • First Place Best Sustainable Practices Division | AGC Georgia
    • Excellence in Sustainable Rehabilitation Preservation | The Georgia Trust
    • Southeast Best Projects Award in Renovation / Restoration | Engineering News-Record

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