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Andalusia Interpretive Center at Georgia College & State University

  • Year: 2025
  • Category: Cultural & Religious Institutions
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Andalusia Interpretive Center at Georgia College & State University

Located on the Andalusia homestead of author Flannery O’Connor, the new Interpretive Center is a modern reinterpretation of the agrarian vernacular of the historic farm site. Inside, a spacious exhibit room features permanent and rotating displays, complemented by a bookstore, collections storage, and administrative office space. The center serves as an educational and cultural resource that supports the historic site and preserves O’Connor’s legacy through campus programs and public events. Designed for scholarly research and visitor engagement, the interpretive center will celebrate literature, history, and the legacy of Flannery O’Connor, underscoring Andalusia as a cherished destination for enthusiasts worldwide.

  • FirmStantec
  • Project LocationMilledgeville, Georgia
  • Completion DateMarch 24, 2023
  • OwnerGeorgia College & State University
  • Architects and Designers Quentin Pegram, AIA
    Matthew Dellehunt
    Deborah Fritz, AIA CDT, LEED AP
    Mark Warner, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
    Phuong Nguyen
    Richard Pfielsticker, LEED AP
    Paul Stockert, AIA, CSI, LEED AP BD+C
    Angela Kwon
    Jonathan Mickle, AIA, LEED AP
  • Civil EngineerPalmer Engineering Co.
  • MEP EngineerNBP Engineers, Inc.
  • Structural EngineerPalmer Engineering Co.
  • Landscape ArchitectKoons Environmental Design, Inc.
  • General ContractorGeorgia College & State University Andalusia Interpretive Center
  • PhotographyJonathan Hillyer