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Higher Education
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Achieving Success GMC is passionate about delivering creative solutions to the complex challenges of today’s learning environment. Our Educational Studio specializes in helping college systems achieve the most productive, yet cost-effective learning environment for educators and students alike. Our team approaches each project individually and believes that architecture should reflect the values and character of the local community.
Office Locations Alabama
Andalusia Auburn Birmingham Daphne Dothan Eufaula Huntsville Mobile Mobile (USA Campus) Montgomery Vernon
Florida
Orlando Pensacola Sarasota Tampa
Georgia
Atlanta Augusta Brunswick Cartersville Duluth Savannah
Louisiana
New Orleans
North Carolina Charlotte
South Carolina Charleston Columbia Conway Greenville Rock Hill
Tennessee Brentwood Nashville
Firm Overview & Awards
75+
Years of Business
30+
12
700+
Current Offices in Southeast
Disciplines
Professionals
+$2B
Designed Annually
2024 ENR Southeast Design Firm of the Year
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Top Architecture Firm 2025 ENR Texas and Southeast
Top Sports Facility Architecture & A/E Firms 2025 BD+C Giants 400 Report
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Top Alabama Firms ENR Texas and Southeast Top Design Firms
op Design Firms 2024 T ENR Southeast
ducation Top Design E Firms 2024 ENR Southeast
Top A/E Firms 2025 BD+C Giants 400 Report
Top University Architecture and AE Firms 2025 BD+C Giants 400 Report
op 300 Architecture T Firms 2025 Architectural Record
Menu of Services
ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR DESIGN
ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
DISASTER RECOVERY
GIS
PLANNING
GEOTECHNICAL
MEP
TRANSPORTATION
SURVEY
Our Comprehensive Approach By having multiple disciplines under one roof, we are able to streamline communication, improve efficiency and enhance the quality of service to our clients. GMC’s integrated team provides a depth of expertise that allows us to capture the “big picture” and understand the details a project entails. Utilizing our comprehensive approach, we look at each project from many vantage points to identify creative solutions.
Auburn, Alabama
STEM & Agricultural Sciences Complex at Auburn University
Birmingham, Alabama
Gorrie Hall at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Monroe, Louisiana
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at University of Louisiana Monroe
Florence, Alabama
Computer Science & Mathematics Building at University of North Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
Science & Engineering Complex at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Orangeburg, South Carolina
1890 Research & Extension Center at SC State
Columbia, South Carolina
McKissick Museum Renovations at University of South Carolina
Clemson, South Carolina
Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center at Clemson University
Design Approach College campuses have evolved into more than workplaces for teachers or second homes for students. They are designed to foster an atmosphere that presents opportunities to learn everywhere, whether in a formal classroom setting or through interaction outside of these traditional spaces. As designers with experience and passion for higher education, our objective is to create flexible, safe and inspirational 21st-century learning environments.
Focus on the School Each design assignment is distinct. We aim to translate desires into reality. Together we think outside the box to develop a unique design solution and create a meaningful architecture of buildings and the spaces between. The design can only benefit from creative input, inspiration and enthusiasm. Throughout the project, GMC’s team partners with the university to collectively achieve the vision.
Birmingham, Alabama
McMahon Hall at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Impact Over the past decade, we have created living spaces for thousands of students at universities and colleges across the Southeast.
Decatur, Alabama
Alabama Center for the Arts Student Residence Hall
Columbia, South Carolina
Thornwell College Residence Hall at University of South Carolina
Montgomery, Alabama
Wellness Center at Auburn University at Montgomery
Community of Learning As we delve further into the 21st century, many traditional design elements of educational facilities are single-purpose. Our methodology utilizes design best-practices, promoting integrated philosophy and the use of buildings to foster community. This “community of learning” approach is the way of the future and incorporates several key components that contribute to its success. 1.
Creating education facilities that function as neighborhood community learning centers.
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Providing flexible academic spaces that support collaborative instructional approaches.
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Learning happens everywhere with the incorporation of outdoor learning opportunities.
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Technology that is pervasive throughout the academic campus.
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Incorporating sustainable design elements.
Where Competition Meets Campus Athletics are woven into the fabric of higher education, shaping student-athlete development, energizing campus culture, and driving institutional pride. GMC brings deep experience designing and planning sports facilities across the collegiate landscape, from intimate programspecific venues to large-scale athletic districts. Our work spans softball stadiums, arenas, indoor practice facilities, rowing boathouses, recreation and wellness centers, and comprehensive athletics master plans, all tailored to the unique demands of university programs and the student-athletes they serve.
Athens, Georgia
Jack Turner Stadium Softball Improvements at University of Georgia
Clemson, South Carolina
Allen N. Reeves Football Complex at Clemson University
Statesboro, Georgia
Anthony P. Tippins Family Training Facility at Georgia Southern University
Auburn, Alabama
Woltosz Football Performance Center at Auburn University
Statesboro, Georgia
Anthony P. Tippins Family Training Facility at Georgia Southern University
Nashville, Tennessee
Basketball Locker Room Renovations at Vanderbilt University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Student Athlete Performance Center at Middle Tennessee State University
Tanner, Alabama
AIDT Robotics Training Center
Connecting Education to Industry The rising trend of collaboration among educational institutions and industries has led to increased demand for programs that allow students to specialize in certain fields and hone technical skills to meet workforce needs. Our firm has worked with numerous community and technical colleges and universities to develop facilities tailored to these specific areas, including training and education in robotics equipment, manufacturing processes, automotive industry, healthcare and skilled trades such as welding, electrical technology, drafting and design.
Pulaski, Tennessee
TCAT Allied Health and Transportation Building
Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville Tech Center for Welding & Automation Excellence
Aiken, South Carolina
Building 700 Renovations at Aiken Technical College
Gadsden, Alabama
Workforce Development Center at Gadsden State Community College
Shaping the Future of Higher Education Higher education is the foundation on which communities grow, economies strengthen and individuals reach their potential. GMC brings decades of experience serving colleges and universities across the Southeast, delivering facilities that support every dimension of campus life, from academic halls and research labs to athletic venues and wellness centers. We understand the unique demands of higher education clients and approach every project as a trusted partner committed to the institution’s mission. We are proud to help shape the places where the next generation learns, lives, competes and grows.
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