The new Gulf Coast State College Nursing Simulation Center is a 28,500 SF, two-story building sited at the original location of the Natural Sciences Building. The architectural language reflects the contextual influence of the existing adjacent buildings and their historical importance to the campus. With nursing administration areas, two large classrooms, two skills labs, a multi-bed simulation lab with AI mannikins, and a Virtual Reality Lab, the Facility brings modern and real-world experiences to the hundreds of nursing students GCSC trains each year. The new facility will assist in attracting and retaining students to the program, while also reinforcing the college brand and legacy in the region.

HLGstudio collaborated with DAG Architects on the interiors.