Middle Tennessee State University Applied Engineering Building

Murfreesboro, TN

A Future-Ready Home for Engineering

The Applied Engineering Building serves as the new home for Middle Tennessee State University’s engineering technology and mechatronics engineering programs, with the capacity to support future engineering disciplines. This 90,000-square-foot facility was designed with flexibility in mind, featuring classrooms and laboratories that can be reconfigured to accommodate evolving academic needs, faculty research, technological advancements, and industry partnerships.

Spaces for Collaboration and Innovation

In addition to laboratories and instructional spaces, the building promotes collaborative learning and student engagement. Open gathering areas encourage connection and study, while lobby displays showcase technology demonstrations and student projects. Lecture halls are designed to facilitate classes, guest speakers, and student-led events.

Specialized Labs and Maker Spaces

Hands-on learning is at the heart of the design. The building features specialized facilities, including machine and wood shops, project assembly areas, and maker spaces equipped with 3D printing capabilities, as well as a dedicated student competition space. Advanced laboratories support research and education in server engineering, local area networks (LAN), power electronics, computer engineering, unmanned and manned systems, materials testing, civil engineering, environmental sustainability, and machine learning.

Cooper Carry's Role

Cooper Carry served as the design architect, providing architecture, laboratory planning, and interior design services in collaboration with Wold Architects & Engineers, the architect of record.