UCSD East Campus| Feasibility study and conceptual design | In collaboration with KDA

Capitalizing on the dynamism of the elevated trolley line traversing the northerly portion of the site, the mixed use building cleverly tucks under and around this transport element. Its signature form, pattern language, and color boldly mark the entry gateway to the new residential community. This building has two distinct parts, a two level student commons on one side and a six story office tower on the other. The new East Commons is approximately 37,000 gsf and houses a 600 seat auditorium, classrooms, conference rooms, student administration offices, POP maintenance space, banquet facilities, and student study space. The ground floor multi-use auditorium can easily host student events, film screenings, academic lectures, or be rented out to the larger community for special events.