With rapid student population growth, the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus was fast outgrowing its footprint and needed a new structure to house new living and study spaces.  

To meet this need, Dallas-based Beck Group created Osprey Suites—a new structure offering 375 new beds and nearly doubling the available on-campus housing space for students. Nawkaw’s expert Stain Technicians were able to realize Beck Group’s vision of a campus in harmony with itself through the use of official school colors and semi-translucent stain. 

The finished structure evokes the strength of concrete, highlights the beauty of Beck Group’s design, and gives the University of South Florida a campus to be proud of. 

To achieve their vision, Korteco partnered with Nawkaw to stain and create a natural range of color across the tilt-up textured concrete. Nawkaw’s professional Stain Technicians were able to emulate the materiality desired while managing tight deadlines and showcasing the versatility of tilt-up construction. 

The final building offers active service members a space to work, train, and enjoy leisure time within the same complex and structure.