Haney Technical College

Since its opening in 1966, HTC has prepared students for skilled, high-paying careers. The design of the new Haney Technical Center aligns with the evolving workforce needs of Bay County, featuring integrated lab and classroom spaces that promote real-world, hands-on learning. In the Nursing Lab, students train in realistic clinical settings, while the Computer Science/IT labs feature visible server rooms to showcase the cutting-edge tools used in instruction.  

Built with insulated concrete forms (ICF) and steel framing, the new structure is intentionally energy-efficient, storm-resilient, and adaptable. Spacious, column-free rooms allow for flexible program-specific layouts—from the hospital-like Nursing Lab to office-style administrative classrooms and high-tech IT labs. The new campus center, located on the corner of FL-77 and Baldwin Road, serves as a welcoming “front door” to the community, enhancing the college’s reputation in the area. Designed to feel collegiate and accessible, it invites prospective students to explore high-demand programs in technical training and adult education.  

The building has helped the college be able to double their enrollment in Practical Nursing, as well as add two more medical programs: Central Sterile Technologies and Patient Care Technician. Additionally, the open communal spaces are utilized daily by students for studying, enjoying meals, as well as taking breaks throughout the day. Haney Technical College is more than rebuilt—it’s reimagined for the future of work. 

Living & Learning Center for Phoebe Putney Health System and Albany Technical College

Among the COVID-19 related challenges faced by Phoebe Putney Hospital System was a lack of trained nurses to staff their regional facilities. The healthcare provider decided to team with Albany Technical College Nursing School to offset the high cost of hiring traveling contract nurses by creating this 40-million-dollar Living & Learning Center, located on hospital property across the street from the main hospital entrance.  

The proposed facility was designed as a three-story 122,000 GSF building on the site of the abandoned Lee County High School, which had served the community for over 50 years. On the first level is a 46,000 SF state-of-the-art nursing school with ample classroom space, lecture halls, and simulation labs for future nurses to gain work experience. This education program also includes administration, student lounges, and break-out study spaces. The second and third levels are designed to house 80 market-rate nurse dormitory apartments. The offerings include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, in addition to communal lounge/study spaces.  

This modern building complements the architecture of the hospital campus and is highlighted by a point cloud-recorded entry portal that recalls the original Colonial Revival style of the high school façade.  

HLGstudio collaborated with DAG Architects to form the Atlanta-based design team. This project was completed as a design-build process led by Pelicano Construction. Albany Technical College is part of the state-funded TCSG program.