We are proud to have designed and delivered projects for over 125 higher education clients across the Southeast, including over 50 community colleges.
LS3P is an architecture, interiors, and planning firm celebrating more than 60 years of design excellence. LS3P operates from its 12 locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, providing its clients the expertise and resources of a large firm with the local knowledge and personal connections of a small firm. We are deeply committed to the communities we serve, with over 680 design awards in diverse practice areas. At our core, we are a design firm, dedicated to contributing our best to our projects, our clients, and each other with integrity and passion. We engage people in the process of architecture to create outstanding places to live, work, and play. Our broad range of expertise allows us the ability to create innovative solutions, and to provide expertise to address the complex programs of today’s design projects. The editor of DesignIntelligence has called LS3P “the most local of the global firms and the most ‘world-class’ of the locals.” With a mission to “engage, design, and transform,” we are deeply committed to the communities we serve. We believe in collaboration, innovation, and building lasting relationships with our clients. With an extensive portfolio of Higher Education projects, LS3P provides campus design solutions which meet today’s needs with flexibility for the future.
TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE SOUTH CAROLINA AERONAUTICAL TRAINING CENTER NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS
TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE SOUTH CAROLINA AERONAUTICAL TRAINING CENTER NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
In a rapidly changing economy, one truth unites people across the country: more jobs - and better jobs - are a good thing for everyone. When companies bring new jobs to an area, this job growth not only benefits employees, but also creates a ripple effect that extends to their families, their communities, their cities, and their regions. With increasing desire for onshoring in a global market, much of this job growth in recent years has been in the advanced manufacturing sector. Cities across our region are investing in substantial automotive and aerospace clusters, with easy access to port, rail, and other transit options. Other areas serve as hubs for growing commercial and tech markets, further propelling our region’s growth.
Growth attracts investment, and investment generates jobs.
PIEDMONT UPSTATE CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE GREENWOOD, SC
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE The newest wave of growth in the industrial sector brings not just jobs, but highly desirable jobs. Today’s manufacturing processes bear little resemblance to those of our era’s past. Advanced manufacturing is cleaner, safer, and faster than ever before, with a more consistent quality of product. The tools are infinitely more intricate and interconnected, and their operation and maintenance require a high-level skill set commensurate with their technological complexity. Thanks to continued investment in workforce development programs and advanced manufacturing training facilities by community and technical colleges, as well as industry partners across the region, a highly-skilled workforce has formed to support this economic growth while providing an excellent return on investment for communities.
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ZUCKER FAMILY RESTORATION INSTITUTE CHARLESTON, SC
BRIDGING THE GAP LS3P is proud to have been at the forefront of developing best practices for these designs in collaboration with a number of our community college, technical college, and university partners. Above all, these facilities must be designed for flexibility to accommodate open, durable, multifunctional spaces to allow educational/training facilities to keep up with changes in industry trends, ongoing technological advancements, and equipment updates. In many cases, these training spaces are also transparent, putting the learning and technology on display to highlight a new paradigm of advanced manufacturing and the opportunities it provides.
Our nation’s community and technical colleges have been instrumental in addressing these questions for decades. The community college model consistently excels at helping workers respond to economic opportunities by anticipating where the needs are and creating curricula to re-train workers accordingly. It is a nimble system that responds rapidly to opportunity. Industry partnerships with community and technical colleges are reciprocal. Manufacturers help set curricula tailored to specific training needs, including certifications and re-certifications. This allows colleges to benefit from increased enrollment
JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTER FOUR OAKS, NC
Brookings Institute
Preparing individuals for careers in rapidly changing advanced industries is going to require radically different approaches to education and skills training, whether it be new approaches to competency-based certificate programs, shortterm ‘bootcamp,’ or entirely new online solutions.
Across the Southeast, communities are recognizing the economic potential within the advanced manufacturing industry and are searching for ways to invest in training programs. Funding mechanisms vary, but many of these programs are created in collaboration with State entities such as South Carolina’s readySC, North Carolina’s Golden Leaf Foundation, and Georgia’s Quick Start, and are designed to connect manufacturers with specific skill training programs. Others are funded in part by grants and loans from the U.S. Economic Development Association and other federal agencies.
TREND FORECASTS
PIEDMONT UPSTATE CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE GREENWOOD, SC
Despite significant recent disruptions to the global economy, the number of U.S. manufacturing employees has been growing steadily since 2010, with a commensurate growth in production. Modern trends in technology and manufacturing bode well for continuing growth in the industrial sector, particularly in the Southeast. The region outpaces many other areas in terms of attracting both companies and skilled labor; availability of land, coupled with a high quality of living and easy access to port, rail, and aviation hubs, make it a desirable place to do business. These trends point to the increasing demand for a highly skilled workforce and the continued need for investment in advanced manufacturing training programs and facilities to support this pipeline of talent.
Onshoring Manufacturing companies seeing tighter control over their supply chains and facilities will likely accelerate the existing trend towards onshoring and re-shoring of American manufacturing jobs. This trend will boost demand for a skilled pipeline of US manufacturing employees.
Life Sciences The biotech, laboratory, research, and biomedical markets are likely to increase as well. Life Sciences facilities are seeing growing demand along with the need to develop, produce, and distribute both vaccines and therapies on a large scale.
Robotics Robotics, cobotics, and augmented reality will increasingly allow for highly skilled workers to use precision mechatronics tools to blend the best of critical thinking and automation. The Internet of Things will continue to drive advances in smart technologies and logic controlled autonomic manufacturing.
Rapid Prototyping Companies frequently use rapid prototyping techniques such as stereolithography, selective laser sintering, or sheet lamination to create high-fidelity prototypes in the process of testing new design solutions. Space and infrastructure to support this specialized equipment must be tailored to accommodate these processes.
Flexibility Due to increasing demand uncertainty and product variety, manufacturing systems must continually adapt to maintain productivity. Educational facilities must be flexible enough to accommodate new programs, new equipment, and new teaching methodologies.
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A first of its kind partnership between Greenville Technical College and with Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research in the U.S., the CMI bridges the gap between engineers and technicians by integrating them into a single, specialized training environment.
GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Center for Manufacturing Innovation GREENVILLE, SC
106,000 SF | New Construction
PROGRAMS SERVED Automation Machining Manufacturing Technology Mechatronics Metrology Robotics
UNIQUE FEATURES Rapid Prototyping Start-Up Incubator Space In-Line Compounding Plant Learning Commons High-Bay Space Research and Innovation Labs Showroom University and Industry Partnership
PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Upstate Center for Advanced Manufacturing Excellence GREENWOOD, SC
44,000 SF | New Construction
PROGRAMS SERVED CNC/CMM/Manual Milling Mechatronics Welding
UNIQUE FEATURES Flexible Labs for Industry Partnerships Graphics & Wayfinding Daylighting 2 Green Globes Partnership with ReadySC
ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Applied Sciences & Workforce Development Center SPINDALE, NC
30,500 SF | New Construction
PROGRAMS SERVED Advanced Industrial Technology Chemical and Materials Engineering Machining
UNIQUE FEATURES Industry Partnerships High-Bay Space Multipurpose Labs
TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
164,000 SF | New Construction
PROGRAMS SERVED Aircraft Assembly & Maintenance Avionics Computer Numerical Control Composite Manufacturing Technology Electrical Automation & Controls Mechatronics Machining
UNIQUE FEATURES Aircraft Ramp Boeing 787 Barrel Section High-Bay Hangers Flight Simulation Paint Booth (Aviation) Specialty Labs Industry Partnerships Workforce Development
CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center SUMTER, SC
103,000 SF | Adaptive Reuse
PROGRAMS SERVED Automotive Technology Computer Science Machining Manufacturing Simulated Work Environment Mechatronics Robotics
UNIQUE FEATURES “Big Box Store” Adaptive Reuse Lobby Showcasing Tech Programs Intake Training/Evaluation Center Two Green Globes
A key element of the 250-acre CU-ICAR campus, the Center for Emerging Technologies’ design fosters innovation between students, faculty, and 12 campus partners across transportation, technology, and energy industries.
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH
Center for Emerging Technologies GREENVILLE, SC
60,000 SF | New Construction
PROGRAMS SERVED Automotive Engineering Manufacturing
UNIQUE FEATURES High-Bay Research Labs Flexible Building Systems Reconfigurable Labs Technology Cafe LEED Silver
CRAVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bosch & Siemens Advanced Manufacturing Training Center NEW BERN, NC
29,000 SF | New Construction
PROGRAMS SERVED Machining Manufacturing Technology Mechatronics
UNIQUE FEATURES Observation and Tour Balcony Career Exploration Center CIM Labs Corporate Training Center High-Bay Labs
HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Advanced Manufacturing Training Center CONWAY, SC
24,600 SF | New Construction
PROGRAMS SERVED Advanced Welding Technologies Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Diesel Engine Technology Machine Tool Operations Machine Tool Technology Mechatronics Technology Outboard Marine Technology Residential/Commercial Electrical Technician Residential HVAC Service Technician
UNIQUE FEATURES Industry Partnerships
Associate Architect: SGA
SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Technologies GAFFNEY, SC
27,500 SF | New Construction
PROGRAMS SERVED Automation and Electronics Automated Manufacturing Technology Automotive Technology Gas and Energy Technology HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning) Industrial Electricity Industrial Electronics Technology Industrial & Trade Machining Technology - CNC Manufacturing Operations Mechatronics Process Control Technology Production Associate Welding
PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Newberry County Center NEWBERRY, SC
75,450 SF | Adaptive Reuse
PROGRAMS SERVED Automation Electrical Technology Industrial Arts Mechatronics
UNIQUE FEATURES “Big Box Store” Adaptive Reuse Collaborative Learning Community Conference Center LEED Certified
JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Advanced Manufacturing Training Center FOUR OAKS, NC
44,000 SF | New Construction
PROGRAMS SERVED Applied Engineering CNC Gunsmithing Machining Manufacturing Technology Mechatronics Metal Fabrication Robotics Welding
UNIQUE FEATURES Collaboration with Johnston Community College Future Flexible Lab Spaces High-Bay Labs Incubator Space Industry Partnerships
SELECT EXPERIENCE Aiken Technical College Graniteville, SC • CEAM Welding Expansion Study • Manufacturing Technology Center
Craven Community College New Bern, NC • Bosch & Siemens Advanced Manufacturing Facility
Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock, NC • Spearman Building Addition
Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC • School of Aviation • Aviation Hangar
Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC • Applied Technologies Building Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, SC • Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) Greenville, SC • Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CUICAR) Campus Master Plan • CU-ICAR AutoPark and Management Partner Offices • CU-ICAR Center for Emerging Technologies • CU-ICAR One Research Drive • Zucker Family Graduate Education Center at the Clemson University Restoration Institute
Florence-Darlington Technical College Florence, SC • SiMT Manufacturing Incubator Center Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC • Center for Manufacturing Innovation • Michelin Training Center
I-95/I-40 Crossroads of America Alliance/ Johnston Community College Four Oaks, NC • Advanced Manufacturing Training Center Isothermal Community College Spindale and Columbus, NC • Applied Sciences and Workforce Development Center • Technical Training Building James Sprunt Community College Warsaw, NC • Diesel Mechanics Building Northwest Lineman College York, SC • Expansion
Guilford Technical Community College Greensboro, NC • Aviation Center - Building 1 at Cameron Campus
Ogeechee Technical College Statesboro, GA • Industrial Robotics Training Center
Horry-Georgetown Technical College Myrtle Beach, SC • Advanced Manufacturing Center
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg, SC • Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Master Plan
Piedmont Technical College Greenwood and Newberry, SC • Newberry County Center • Upstate Center for Advanced Manufacturing Excellence • Outdoor Welding Lab Southern Regional Technical College Moultrie, GA • Technical & Industrial Education Building Spartanburg Community College Gaffney, SC • Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies (CAMIT) Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC • Cleveland Hall Mechatronics Renovation • Industrial Technology Center Trident Technical College North Charleston, SC • SC Aeronautical Training Center Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC • Skilled Trades Building CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ICAR ONE RESEARCH DRIVE GREENVILLE, SC
JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTER FOUR OAKS, NC
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