skip to main content
Close
Subcontractors Contact Us
close button
Logo Light Logo Dark Logo Sticky Logo Mobile Logo
search button
  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    Who We Are

    Regardless of a project’s complexity or the challenge it may present, Ajax guarantees innovative solutions that will exceed your construction needs.

    Learn More >

    History

    History

    Founded in 1958 by the late J.B. “Block” Smith, Ajax Building LLC boasts over three generations of experience with Block’s grandson, John B. Smith II, serving as Vice President.

    Learn More >
    • Client Approach
    • Safety
    • Compliance
    • Awards
    • Environmental, Social & Governance
    • Sustainability
  • What We Do

    Projects

    FSU Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

    Projects

    Like other academic science buildings, a key goal was to create a facility that will support a variety of learning environments for decades to come.

    Florida State University Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences >
    view all projects >

    Sectors

    Our Focus Areas

    • Broadcast-Media
    • Commercial
    • Cultural
    • Government
    • Healthcare
    • Higher Education
    • Historic Restoration
    • Hospitality
    • K12 Education
    • Justice
    • Law
    • Life Sciences
    • Mission Critical
    • Non-Profit
    • Public Safety
    • Residential
    • Retail
    • Technology
    View all Sectors >

    Services

    Our services span the full lifecycle of construction—starting with site evaluations and preconstruction through to commissioning, close-out, and beyond.

    Learn more about our Services >
  • People

    Careers

    Careers

    No matter the type of project, complexity or client, one thing remains constant—people do the work. Learn more about our career opportunities.

    Learn More >

    Leadership

    Leadership

    Meet the experts who lead our people and organization.

    Learn More >

    Community

    Community

    We care about each other and are committed to making a positive impact where we live and where we work.

    Learn More >
  • Subcontractors
  • News
  • Contact
  • Find Us
  • WHO WE ARE
    • History
    • Client Approach
    • Safety
    • Compliance
    • Awards
    • Social Responsibility
    • Sustainability
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Projects
    • Sectors
      • K-12 Education
      • Broadcast-Media
      • Commercial
      • Cultural
      • Government
      • Healthcare
      • Higher Education
      • Historic Restoration
      • Hospitality
      • Law
      • Life Sciences
      • Mission Critical
      • Non-Profit
      • Residential
      • Retail
      • Justice
      • Public Safety
      • Technology
    • Services
  • PEOPLE
    • Careers
    • Leadership
    • Community
  • Subcontractors
  • News
  • Contact
  • FIND US
back Button
Florida State University Student Union - Ajax Building Company
35788
projects-template-default,single,single-projects,postid-35788,vcwb,mkd-core-1.0.2,ajax_fade,page_not_loaded,,onyx child-child-ver-1.0.0,onyx-ver-1.4.1, vertical_menu_with_scroll,smooth_scroll,side_menu_slide_with_content,width_470,wpb-js-composer js-comp-ver-6.11.0,vc_responsive
project

Florida State University Student Union

The evolution of Student Unions at universities and colleges has transformed campuses across the country by providing students the opportunity to gather, study, socialize and exchange ideas to enhance their overall college experience. This project will provide new space and renovate existing space for the FSU Oglesby Student Union to create a social and academic collaborative space for the students.

The previous facility consisted of six connected buildings constructed at different times starting in 1940, nearly 80 years ago. Due to their age, condition and functionality, the entire complex was upgraded and improved.

The new FSU Student Union is a more continuous space, composed of one big building with a 48 foot atrium and extends nearly all the way to Legacy Walk. Inside the New Union is an updated Crenshaw Lanes, FSU Bookstore, and Apple authorized Computer Store, the return of Club Down-Under, as well as a more spacious Art Center and 1,500+ person capacity Ballroom. The new building has several food options, including Pollo Tropical, Panera Bread, Panda Express, Seminole Pies, the Sports Grill and Starbucks. The western end has a colonnade and new Market Plaza for concerts, performances and the FSU staple of ‘Market Wednesdays’.

Amy Hecht, vice president for Student Affairs said the new Union built off holistic wellness initiatives undertaken by FSU in recent years. Those initiatives include ensuring students have positive social outlets, opportunities and environments. “The Union will play a key role in our efforts to become a healthier campus community.”

“The university was very intentional in the design of the building to facilitate community building through features like lounge space, seating, to facilitate shared workspaces and bigger tables for more people to sit versus individual space,” he said. “The idea is that the space helps facilitate engagement so that, as you pass through, you are surrounded by opportunities to engage with others.” said Student Affairs Associate VP, Brandon Bowden.

Engagement, connection, and community have been made easier too thanks to an abundance of wireless technology that permeates the building, including plug and play between laptops and in-house screens and projectors.

COMPANY

Ajax

sectors

Higher Education

services

Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)

Sustainability

Virtual Design & Construction (BIM)

Client

Florida State University<

Location

Tallahassee, FL

Architect

Architects Lewis + Whitlock / Workshop Architects

SF

269,000

contact us

Our Family of Companies

  • Abbott Construction
  • Ajax
  • bcci
  • Govan Brown
  • Layton Construction
  • LF Driscoll
  • LF Driscoll Healthcare
  • STO Mission Critical
  • Pavarini North East
  • Pavarini McGovern
  • RC Andersen
  • Structure Tone
  • Structure Tone Southwest
  • Structure Tone International

Quick Links

  • Subcontractors
  • Careers
  • STOBG Insights Magazine
  • Sitemap

Contact

Business Development
Ajax@ajaxbuilding.com

Careers
hr@ajaxbuilding.com

Subcontractor Prequalification
preconstruction@ajaxbuilding.com

Accounting
billing@ajaxbuilding.com

SUBSCRIBE TO STOBG INSIGHTS MAGAZINE

     

    Ajax Building Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    copyrights By continuing with this site you consent to the use of cookies.
    Copyright Ajax Building 2023.
    Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Cookie Policy

    Instagram
    Facebook
    LinkedIn
    YouTube
    Twitter
    Podcast
    Spotify