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Florida Poly Approves 138K SF Student Center in Lakeland

Florida Polytechnic University has approval for a 138,000-square-foot, 3-story Student Achievement Center at 4700 Research Way in Lakeland, designed by HOK.

Rendering of the Florida Polytechnic University Student Achievement Center viewed across the campus lake
Rendering of the Florida Polytechnic University Student Achievement Center viewed across the campus lakeImage via Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Polytechnic University has won approval for a 3-story, 138,000-square-foot Student Achievement Center at 4700 Research Way in Lakeland. The university is the developer, with HOK as architect. The project moves from proposed to approved status.

Rendering of the Florida Polytechnic University Student Achievement Center viewed across the campus lake
Rendering of the Florida Polytechnic University Student Achievement Center viewed across the campus lakeImage via Florida Polytechnic University
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The center will serve as a hub for student life and academic support, with study areas, collaborative multimedia spaces, student support services, and career and internship development. It will also house an auditorium, instructional rooms, gathering areas, Student Government Association offices, and new dining options.

Rendering of the Student Achievement Center's main entry plaza at Florida Polytechnic University
Rendering of the Student Achievement Center's main entry plaza at Florida Polytechnic UniversityImage via Florida Polytechnic University

Completion is expected September 30, 2028. The site sits along Research Way near I-4, with access via the I-4 corridor and Polk Parkway.

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Address
4700 Research Way, Lakeland, FL 33805
Floors
3
Sq Ft
138,000
Completion
Sep 29, 2028

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