Projects
Delivering cost–effective solutions to programmatic needs while maintaining design integrity
SAN JACINTO, CA, USA
Mt. San Jacinto College STEM Building
The new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) building is a three-story academic facility with eight laboratory rooms and several other classrooms serving the Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, and Math programs. The modern facility includes staff offices, conference rooms, and an extensive reading/study area that serves as the main lobby and focal gathering point.
To maintain the project’s budget, the design team prioritized the implementation of ultra-efficient and cost-effective electrical systems that support the design and functionality of the spaces to meet users’ needs. A steel brace frame structural system facilitates a stacked core, which helps reduce equipment runs. Additionally, strategically positioned site lighting, including signage, paths, and gathering areas, provides a well-lit, safe, and easily accessible building.
2024
$39 million
57,000 square feet
LPA, HERA Lab Planners, Bernards