The article describes the major design and budgetary challenges that faced the Florida International University creating a 100,000 sq ft facility of unique geometrics, function, and beauty with a total precast/prestressed concrete system. The project goals were met by the flexibility and reliability of precast concrete production and finishing techniques, creating a bold design with over 200 loadbearing architectural precast panels. This article presents the architectural concept and design and describes the production and erection of the project components.