SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2015) – Construction is underway on the South Campus Plaza, a mixed-use student housing and retail project located on the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU).
Sundt Construction, Inc., a full-service general contractor, was selected as the design-build contractor for the $143 million project, which includes two residential buildings above all ground-floor retail, and an adjacent parking structure. Upon completion, the residence halls will house 608 beds in double-occupancy student rooms, 32 single-occupancy student rooms, three staff apartments and three visiting scholar studios.
“We have a longstanding history with San Diego State University and believe our work on South Campus Plaza will further solidify that great relationship,” said Sundt Area Manager Jon Wald. “These new facilities will not only enhance the quality of life for students and the campus community, but also create a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining destination for the community as a whole.”
Designed by SVA Architects and SGPA Architecture and Planning to achieve LEED Silver certification from the United States Green Building Council, the project spans nearly 350,000 square feet and features student learning spaces, multipurpose rooms, faculty offices, study areas, lounges and a community kitchen. Student amenities in the building also will include a mail room, bicycle storage, laundry room and trash chutes.
“At this time when challenges are greater than ever for university students, SVA is very pleased to be leading the design team for the South Campus Plaza project,” said Robert Simons, AIA President & Partner of SVA Architects. “Students will be accommodated with exceptional housing and retail offerings as they seek higher education. We are very grateful to be working with SDSU to execute their vision for a campus that supports and inspires our region’s future leaders.”
“It’s been a pleasure to work alongside Sundt, SVA Architects, CBRE and San Diego State University to create a bustling environment for students,” said Keith Pittsford, Principal at SGPA Architecture and Planning. “Our role on South Campus Plaza has been to provide thriving retail and restaurant opportunities while anticipating lifestyle trends of students to enrich their lives on campus.”
Located immediately south of the SDSU Transit Center, between Hardy Avenue and Montezuma Road, South Campus Plaza is expected to be completed in late 2016.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. Known nationally for its innovative approach to construction services, the firm is currently ranked the 62nd largest construction company in the United States by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine. The company is also ranked 24th on ENR’s list of Top Contractors in California. https://www.sundt.com/
About SVA Architects
Founded in 2003, SVA Architects (formerly MVE Institutional) has become one of the country’s most innovative and respected design and planning organizations. The award-winning firm specializes in planning, architecture, and interior design of corporate, public, mixed-use residential and student housing, as well as institutional facilities. SVA Architects values institutional and public environments as the foundation of a community and the backdrop against which we live, learn, work, worship, and play. The company is headquartered in Santa Ana with offices in Oakland, San Diego, and Honolulu. For more information, visit http://www.sva-architects.com/
About SGPA Architecture and Planning
Forty-five years ago, SGPA was founded. Since opening its doors, the firm has designed an integral part of the Southern California and Bay Area landscape, providing places for thousands of people to shop, gather, learn, and heal. Today, SGPA consists of 30+ people across two offices in San Diego and San Francisco. The collaborative technologies that allow us to function as one team across time and distance have expanded the scope of SGPA’s work immensely. We believe that the ever-evolving marketplace will continue to change over the next few decades, especially as densification and mixed use become more viable and desirable. SGPA aims to meet these changes by keeping its focus on what’s important: creating places that enrich daily life.
Additional information can be found at www.sgpa.com.