HIGHER EDUCATION
As higher education clients continue to have competing priorities such as tight budgets, shifting educational models, and rapidly evolving technology, we work with clients to understand how these priorities can be balanced to keep the integrity of the design and maximize value. We have completed a wide variety of projects on over 90 campuses across the U.S. including $150 Million academic campuses to 500 sf ADA renovations. Our depth of experience has given us unparalleled insight into the challenges faced by higher education clients and provides us the opportunity to support clients to discover new academic solutions.
Area of Expertise
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Academic Classrooms
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Athletics
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Auditorium
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Bookstore
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Conference Center
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Dining
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Laboratories
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Library
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Medical & Health Education
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Parking Deck
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Recreation
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Research
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Student Center
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Student Housing
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Student Services
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Theater
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Workspace

120+
university and college campuses we've completed projects on
26 of 26
institutions we've worked on with the Board of Regents of the USG
15
academic task order contracts we were on
80+
academic science + lab projects estimated in the last 3 years
Select Client List
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Abilene Christian Unniversity
Alamance Community College
Albany State University
Albany Technical College
Alcorn State University
Appalachian State University
Athens Technical College
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta Technical College
Auburn University
Augusta University
Berry College
Bob Jones University
Campbell University
Central Georgia Technical College
Central Piedmont Community College
Chattahoochee Technical College
Clark Atlanta University
Clayton State University
Clemson University
Cleveland State Community College
Coastal Pines Technical College
College of Charleston
College of Coastal Georgia
Columbus State University
Covenant College
Dalton State University
Delgado Community College
Denison University
Duke University
East Carolina University
East Georgia State College
Edison State University
Elizabeth City State University
Emory University
Fairmont State University
Fayetteville State University
Forsyth Technical Community College
Fort Valley State University
Furman University
Gainesville State College
Gaston College
Georgia College & State University
Georgia Gwinnett College
Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southwestern State University
Georgia State University
Gordon State College
Greenville Technical College
Gulford Technical Community College
Gwinnett Technical College
Johnson University
Kennesaw State University
LaGrange College
Lander University
Lanier Technical College
Louisiana State University
Mayland Community College
Mercer University
Merrimack College
Middle Georgia State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Morehouse College
Morehouse School of Medicine
Mississippi State University
NC A&T State University
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
North Georgia Technical College
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Ogeechee Technical College
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Oregon State University
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Piedmont Community College
Piedmont Technical College
Purdue University
Queens University
Quinnipiac University
Rockingham Community College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Sandhills Community College
Savannah College of Art & Design
Savannah State University
Spelman College
Southeastern Technical College
South Georgia State College
Southern Crescent Technical College
Southern Pines College & Career Academy
Southern Regional Technical College
Southern University
Stillman College
Tri-County Technical College
Tulane University
University of Alabama
University of Georgia
University of Illinois
University of Maryland
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina
University of North Georgia
University of South Alabama
University of South Carolina
University of Tennessee
University of Texas
University of West Georgia
Valdosta State University
Villnova University
Wake Forest University
Wake Technical Community College
West Georgia Technical College
Western Carolina University
Western Piedmont Community College
Wilson Community College
Winston-Salem State University
Winthrop University
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Select Experience
North Carolina A&T
Engineering Research & Innovation Complex
Client: Balfour Beatty
Architect: EYP
Augusta University
College of Math & Science Building
Client/Architect: SLAM Architects
North Carolina State University
Greek Village Phase 4
Client/Architect: Jenkins Peer Architects
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Translational Research Center
Client/Architect: Flad Architects
Kennesaw State University
Academic Learning Center
Client/Architect: HOK
University of Georgia
Business Learning Community Phase 3
Client/Architect: Collins Cooper Carusi
& RAMSA
Lanier Technical College
Hall County Campus
Client/Architect: POND & Stevens & Wilkinson
Clemson University
Outdoor Recreation Center
Client/Architect: Cooper Carry
North Carolina Central University
Student Center
Client/Architect: O'Brien Atkins & Duda|Paine Architects
Appalachian State University
Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences Building
Client/Architect: LS3P
Southern University at New Orleans
Arts & Humanities and Social Science Bldg
Client/Architect: CHASM & Fusion Architecture
Emory University
Oxford College Student Center
Client: Emory University
Architect: Stevens & Wilkinson
University of North Carolina
Curtis Media Center
Client/Architect: Szostak Design
Kennesaw State University
School of Music & Plaza Expansion
Client/Architect: Fitzgerald Collaborative
Georgia Institute of Technology
Edge – Rice Feasibility Study
Client/Architect: Collins Cooper Carusi
University of Georgia
Driftmier Engineering Center Phase 1
Client/Architect: Cooper Carry
Appalachian State University
Fermentation Lab Renovation
Client/Architect: biloba Architecture
Auburn University
Academic Classroom & Lab Complex
Client/Architect: Perkins + Will
Kennesaw State University
L.V. Johnson Library
Client/Architect: Sizemore Group
Georgia Southern University
Center for Engineering and Research
Client/Architect: Stevens & Wilkinson & SmithGroup
Emory University
Health Science Research Building II
Client: Emory University
Architect: HOK
University of Georgia
Interdisciplinary STEM Research Bldg Phase I
Client/Architect: HOK
Fort Valley State University
Ellison Building Renovation & Addition
Client/Architect: May Architecture
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gilbert H. Boggs Chemistry Building
First Floor Renovation
Client/Architect: HOK
Emory University
R. Randall Rollins Building
Client: Emory University
Architect: SLAM Architects
Georgia State University
Science Park Phase III
Client/Architect: HOK
University of Tennessee
Zeanah Engineering Complex
Client/Architect: McCarty Holsaple McCarty & SmithGroup
University of Georgia
Russell Hall Renovation
Client/Architect: Menefee Architecture & CannonDesign
University North Carolina Wilmington
Coastal Engineering Building
Client/Architect: SGA | Narmour Wright
Georgia Institute of Technology
ATDC Renovation
Client/Architect: Houser Walker Architecture
North Carolina State University
Athletics Master Plan
Client/Architect: Ewing Cole
Georgia Institute of Technology
Russ Chandler Baseball Stadium Renovation Concept Study
Client/Architect: Collins Cooper Carusi & Populous
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Burnett Womack Conference Center
Client/Architect: Lord Aeck Sargent

I have worked with Palacio Collaborative for over ten years on challenging projects for our higher education clients. What I appreciate most about them is their experience and ability to read between the lines of early phase design packages to create robust, accurate cost models that stand up to scrutiny.
Dennis Lynch
Principal
Ayers Saint Gross

Whether it’s a community recreation center or a complicated academic building renovation, the Palacio team brings a great attitude and accurate numbers that help us deliver successful design solutions to our clients.
David Hamilton
Principal
Praxis3

Michael and his team worked closely with us during each phase of the Chattahoochee Technical College project to keep the project budget in line while maintaining the integrity of the design.
Keita Cooper
Former Project Manager
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