California State University Fullerton Student Housing

Fullerton, CA

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Creating a new campus heart for the California State University Fullerton district, the open space provides a large, flexible event lawn as well as a multitude of smaller social gathering spaces for outdoor classrooms, study, and relaxation in the shade of broad canopy trees. The 8.63-acre site includes 4 acres of new campus passive and active programming – accommodating student activity of all scales.

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Enhancing Socialization Through Living + Recreational Space

CMG collaborated with PCL Construction and Steinberg Architects for the design of this winning student housing competition entry. University wide socialization is enhanced within this six-building complex – combining social recreation and quiet study spaces into one piazza. The extensive design/build project encompasses student housing, including student coordinator and faculty-in-residence apartments, administrative offices, conference and multi-purpose rooms, laundry and mail facilities, recreational lounges, a convenience store, a maintenance facility, a central plant, and a dining facility. The landscape binds the new construction together as a district and affords easy connections to the existing campus fabric.

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The approach to resiliency and sustainability is holistic - encompassing every aspect of the student experience. All plant material is climate appropriate, and stormwater quantity and quality control measures are fully integrated into the site design. A centerpiece fountain operates only when the campus is hitting water-savings goals. Additionally, sustainable behaviors are created through 900 secure bike parking spaces located steps from student housing. Image Credit: Craig Maldonado
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Team

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Rayna deNiord
Principal
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Willett Moss
Partner

Former Team Members

Brennan Cox

Project Info

Completed
2011
Size
8.63 acres
Client
California State University Fullerton
Sustainability
LEED Platinum
Awards
California Higher Education Sustainability Conference (CHESC), Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Best Practices Award, Best Overall Sustainable Design; California Higher Education Sustainability Conference (CHESC), Award of Honor; Concrete Masonry Association of California & Nevada (CMACN)/AIA California Council Concrete (AIACC Concrete) Masonry Awards, Honor Award
Architect
Steinberg Architects
General Contractor
PCL Construction

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