Mississippi State University Perry Cafeteria

  • Starkville, MS
  • 58,500 sf

Project Scope

Historical Renovation
Perry Cafeteria underwent a major renovation, giving the 102-year-old building modern amenities while maintaining its historic Late Gothic Review architectural style. The project transformed Perry into a “campus living room” by adding new food hall concepts, increased seating, and social space.
MEP Upgrades
Work involved modern MEP infrastructure and terrazzo flooring. The scope included new casework for six food venues and custom millwork matching its historic style, fabricated by Rycon’s Craftworks USA.
Addition
Work included a 4,500 sf addition with 70 seats, social staircase, and elevator. There is also a rooftop dining terrace accessible from the upper level. A new loading dock was constructed and covered canopy was installed for game-day cookout smokers.

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Interior of a large train station terminal with a vaulted wood ceiling, featuring a coffee shop service counter and a lounge area with beige sofas.
Large dining hall with high vaulted wooden ceilings, yellow brick walls, and many tables and chairs.
Interior of a large hall with brick walls and arched pillars displaying vertical rows of national flags, featuring seating areas with tables and couches.
A bakery counter with a display of pastries, cakes, and cookies, featuring a red base and white marble top with the words “State Fountain Bakery” on the wall behind.
A cafeteria serving line with a geometric patterned counter, behind which staff work in a stainless-steel kitchen.
Starbucks coffee shop interior featuring a long service counter, menu boards, and a promotional sandwich board for Frappuccinos.
A cafeteria serving counter with a white herringbone pattern front, stainless steel sneeze guards, and a staff member visible in the background kitchen.
Modern two-story building lobby with a brick wall, seating area, staircase, and cafe tables.
Commercial kitchen with employees working at stainless steel prep tables, a large industrial mixer, and a Baxter oven.
Entrance to Perry Cafeteria with a large State logo on the carpet, wood-paneled walls, and informational text on the glass.

Project Details

Owners
  • Aramark
  • Mississippi State University
Architect Tipton Associates
Size 58,500 SF
Location Starkville, MS

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