Ferris State University Plastics Engineering Center
Elastomer Expansion & Renovation

Location: Big Rapids, Michigan
Gross Area: 28,760 SF
Responsibility: Architecture and Engineering Services Programming and Feasibility Analysis

Establishing a Program's Presence
Ferris State University has expanded its existing Plastics Engineering Center with a new high profile technically advanced Elastomer program addition. Designed by DSD, the new addition contains 14'-0" high bay labs, classrooms, locker rooms, an Administrative/Faculty Suite and the Learning Center Suite. The Learning Center contains several classrooms, a multi-tiered lecture hall for seventy-five students and a reference room.

DSD designed an eye-catching envelope for the new spaces and an updated front door image for the existing Center. The designs are harmonious with other campus structures.