BNIM was selected to lead the design addition and renovation of Temple Hall at Missouri State University (MSU) in Springfield, MO. The new MSU Blunt Hall houses the College of Natural and Applied Sciences Program (CNAS) and serves as a hub for the College. The addition and renovation will bring together the three primary departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Geography, Geology & Planning (GGP), while improving flexibility and usability of spaces within Blunt Hall. The addition and renovation are envisioned to include state-of-the-art, flexible teaching and research laboratories for each of the three departments. Blunt Hall will serve as a welcoming place for current and prospective students while showcasing the research and programs within. Human-purposed design strategies will include increased access to natural light, connections to nature, outside views, and more comfortable, usable spaces. The first phase of the project is underway, including programming meetings, a design charrette, and sustainability workshop.