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Williams Building Courtyard

The Williams Building, originally called the History Building, is the central building for the Department of English on the campus of Florida State University. There is a courtyard in the middle of the building, created as a space for students to gather. This project is intended to redesign the courtyard into a more welcoming space for students while commemorating the history of the university and the English department. 

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About the Courtyard

Original Site Analysis - 

 

Click the link below to access the Original Site Analysis along with images of the entire courtyard.  

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The Courtyard - Redesigned 

Click link to access full view of redesign. 

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Design Rationale -

Click the link to access the explanation for design choices.  

“Edward Conradi.” Office of the President, 17 Aug. 2017, president.fsu.edu/president/past-presidents/edward-conradi/. 

FSU, retiredfaculty.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu331/files/media/bios/2007-08-F-Standley.pdf. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025. 

“FSU Williams Building, Higher Education.” EMI Architects, www.emiarch.com/work/fsu-williams-building/higher-education. Accessed 6 Dec.              2025.

“In Memoriam: Dr. Fred Leysieffer.” Department of Statistics, stat.fsu.edu/article/memoriam-dr-fred-leysieffer. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025. 

Some Facts - Florida State University Buildings, ir.fsu.edu/Factbooks/2023-24/Buildings_Some_Facts.pdf. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025. 

“Williams Building.” FSU Legacy Walk, legacywalk.fsu.edu/locations/williams-building. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025. 

 

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