A new college hub for workforce training and the arts with industry partnerships and community ties

Temple College, Workforce & Visual Arts Center

Temple College needed a modern, purpose-built facility to replace outdated and under-sized spaces on the campus. The goal was to design a building that could support both creative and technical education under one roof, while also serving as a new northern gateway to the campus.

Envisioning a space that empowers student to hone their craft, we partnered with the College to design and deliver a new Workforce & Visual Arts Center. Our team provided architecture, interior design, structural, and mechanical, engineering, and plumbing (MEP) engineering to bring this vision to life. Our history with Temple College included a campus wide facility assessment, facility master plan, and bond planning services. Funded by a $124.9 million bond, this building is one of four new buildings transforming the campus and the skyline of the community.

The 71,260-square-foot (6,620-square-metre), two-story facility nearly doubles the art program’s footprint with multiple studios, a public gallery, and outdoor kiln and sculpture areas. The space equips students to advance their skills in 3D art, photography, ceramics, painting, and woodworking. In response to the rapidly growing industry and economy landscape of Central Texas, the workforce program features flexible high-bay labs, associated classrooms, and computer labs for these new career opportunities. Each workbay empowers students to learn the latest in high-demand industries like construction, agriculture, semiconductors, and robotics.

With these resources, Temple College can now offer new degree and certification programs in partnership with Texas A&M University–Central Texas. This project is more than just a building, it’s a launchpad for local talent. Here, students now have space to display and market their skills while continuing to bolster their community’s legacy.