Judges' Comments
- The jury felt this project showed a lot of promise, and was encouraged to see a Cal State project rise to an award. They noted the façade design was simple and elegant, and admired the strategic use of color throughout. The shaded plaza formed by elevating the program space was another favorite feature of the project, and the jury looks forward to seeing the project built.
Project Data:
Completion Date: 8/15/2019
Square Footage: 70000
Building Use: College of Extended Learning - classrooms and student services/offices
Location: San Bernardino, California
Project Description:
Outside In
CSU San Bernardino sits at the base of the San Bernardino mountains in a unique setting near a seismic fault [EARTH], blustery conditions [WIND] and high heat temperatures [FIRE]. The university is ever trying to address this juxtaposition of elements to promote lifelong learning while providing a home for students on campus. The proposed project, dubbed Center for Global Innovation (CGI), will be located at the heart of the campus adjacent a major pedestrian thoroughfare and across from the university library. CGI will be a LEED Platinum, 70,000-square-foot, three-story building housing classrooms and administration offices for the College of Extended Learning.
The building form responds to climatic conditions and a university directive to integrate a meaningful social experience with academics on campus. By shifting and folding floor plates, the design incorporates a variety of indoor and outdoor social and learning spaces that are shaded and protected from the elements, including a rooftop terrace. Additionally, the design incorporates increased structural strength measures due to the project’s proximity to the San Andreas fault.
The building’s exterior is wrapped in a pleated metal panel system, mimicking the self-shading features of cacti commonly found in the area. Further articulation takes cues from existing surrounding buildings, allowing CGI to reinforce the idea of ‘campus building’.
Inside Out
The university’s large international student population became the driving force of the design: a global connection. Using inspiration from a typical town square found in any given city around the world, the lobby or global gallery is conceptualized as a gathering space around which the rest of the programmatic elements are arranged. This space acts as a home base for students on campus. With digital screens, writable surfaces and flexible furniture, students can gather in small to large groups to socialize or study in a series of decks on every floor of the facility. The global gallery creates an opportunity for students to embrace and be connected to their campus environment.
Classroom spaces are located on the lower floors for easy wayfinding and campus access, while student services become a destination on the top floor.
Sustainability:
The project is pursuing a LEED Platinum certification. An integrated design approach, where all involved disciplines informed the process, allowed numerous sustainable design strategies to be introduced including:
• exceeds Title-24 by 26%
• Optimization of access to daylight with controls, occupancy sensors and views to the exterior.
• Mixed-mode naturally ventilated lobby with operable windows.
• Energy Star cool roof kept free of mechanical equipment.
• Vegetated roof reduces stormwater runoff and heat island effect.
• 160kw photovoltaic array on roof; enough to offset 50% of building’s energy use.
• 100% of stormwater collected and polished via bioswales.
• Native and water efficient landscaping with reclaimed water for irrigation.
• Dual flush plumbing and low flow fixture reduce building water use by 27% from baseline.
• Integration with campus chilled water loop and energy management systems.
• Use and specification of recycled content and locally produced materials.
• Integration of indoor pollutant source control measures.
C.O.T.E. | Committee on the Environment
Submitted By: |
LPA Inc. |
Design Architect: |
LPA Inc. |
Associate Architect or Firm: |
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Landscape Architect: |
LPA Inc. |
Owner / Developer: |
CSU San Bernardino |
Engineer: |
LPA Inc. - Structural, MEP, Civil, Low Voltage |
General Contractor: |
Sundt |
Consultant: |
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Photographer: |
NA - on the boards. |
California State University, San Bernardino, Center for Global Innovation
Category
Commercial
Winner Status
- Citation Award