The college selected the architectural firm of Lord, Aeck, Sargent of Atlanta to design its new comprehensive science center. The firm's Architecture for Science Studio designs scientific, medical research, and teaching facilities using innovative materials, functional, user-friendly layouts, and strict attention to environment and biosafety standards. Several of their recently completed science facilities include teaching/ research science buildings at Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Davidson College, College of Charleston, Darton College, and the University of Alabama.

The firm also is working closely with Macon's Dunwody-Beeland Architects, designers of the college's original 1928 master plan, to ensure that the new facility will be architecturally and structurally compatible with the college's existing historic, stately buildings.