QDG Architecture
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Los Angeles Valley College - Community Services Center
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Los Angeles, CA
- Approx Contract:
- $20,000,000
- Status:
- Completed - Feb 2015
- Structure Type:
- School / College / University
References
- Client:
- LACCD / Los Angeles Valley College
Scope Of Work
This Design-Build project is located just West of Valley College’s Stadium. A landscaped plaza serves as a welcoming mat at the terminus of the the new Alumni Walk. Adjacent to which, an athletic plaza is defined between this building and the proposed Athletic Training Facility.
The 1-Story 31,000 square foot Community Services Building program includes a Gymnastic Center, a multi-purpose room that includes a 35’ high rock climbing wall, a second multi-purpose room for dancing and table game activities, a computer lab and a large divisible classroom for arts & crafts and cooking classes. Other spaces include administrative offices and support spaces. A covered outdoor eating area is adjacent to the large divisible classroom for the summer camp program.
The building incorporates a wide array of sustainability features with special emphasis on the use of natural light and ventilation. It is targeted to achieve a minimum of LEED Silver certification. In addition to having high energy efficiency in the use and construction of materials, the building also utilizes a stormwater retention system, and drought-tolerant landscaping.
The transparency of the building emphasizes the connected nature of the building uses to the community.