Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects designed this first building of the Catoosa County Campus. Heavily oriented toward automated manufacturing and industrial programs, the school also offers numerous, non-industrial, programs. Organized around a generous 2-story modern lobby, the two wings of the school and the diverse mix of instructional areas and student functions are joined.

Concept Design Model:

Student admissions is positioned as the anchor of the dynamic lobby. Both new and returning students are welcomed by the student focused administration.

The lobby also hosts a flexible conferencing center with movable walls and a catering kitchen to accommodate large meeting groups. The library is perched on the second floor with views into the lobby.

Concept Design View:

Early child care, EMT training, computer specialist, network specialist, general teaching environments, student admissions and administrative spaces are organized in the 2-story wing of the facility. Adjoining the contemporary lobby are the Industrial Labs and specialized instructional spaces for programs in Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, and Electronics. Other student features include a lounge and bookstore.