After a celebratory ribbon cutting Tuesday, California State University Channel Islands has a new classroom and laboratory building to accommodate growth in computer science, environmental science, geography, geology, psychology and physics.
The $32 million Sierra Hall, built as a CMAR project by Sundt, houses science labs, offices, lecture halls and related support spaces. Work included demolition and abatement of the original West Hall building, courtyard walls and a small outbuilding. A three-story, 66,500-square-foot building was constructed in the old facility’s place.
“We worked closely with the building’s designer, CO Architects, to ensure the facility has the modern amenities expected of a state-of-the-art teaching and research space, while maintaining a look that blends seamlessly with the surrounding historic architecture,” said Sundt Regional Director for Southern California Robert Stokes. “Sierra Hall provides the campus with flexible, efficient space to meet each program’s needs.”
Sierra Hall, on the main campus in Camarillo, is designed to meet LEED Gold certification. Its innovative and sustainable design includes the use of recycled and renewable building materials and energy-efficient windows and lighting controls that enhance daylighting and shut off when rooms are not occupied. Together, the green features will ensure the building remains 28 percent more energy efficient than what is required by code.
Our team is also constructing the university’s new Santa Rosa Village student housing complex, which is expected to be completed next year. Other notable Sundt education construction projects finished across California include San Diego State University’s Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union; the University of California, Davis’ Veterinary Medicine 3B Building; and the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Recreation Expansion.