(SANTA ANA, CA) March 26, 2009 - Santa Ana College unveils the new “I” Classroom Building with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2009. This is the first structure built on the campus since 1996 and it was designed by architects, planners and interior designers that specialize in the design of higher education facilities, with an educational and sustainable focus.
“Our intent as designers, was to blend the building into the existing fabric of the campus, we didn’t want it to stick out like a sore thumb,” says Glenn Carels, design principal at LPA Inc. “One of the techniques we used to accomplish our goal was to incorporate materials found in surrounding facilities such as concrete block and metal mesh. We’re all about integration in our projects and in our processes.”
The two-story, 20,000-square-foot building features 16 classrooms conducive to the highest levels of learning. Each classroom holds 45 students and is equipped with ultra-modern technology and multimedia capabilities. This project was made possible by voter-approved Measure E, which gave $337 million for renovation and new construction at both Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon Colleges.
The LPA project team for the “I” Classroom Building includes: managing principal Chris Torrey, design principal Glenn Carels, project manager Young Min, interior designer Winston Bao, and construction administration coordinator Adrienne Tabo.
Santa Ana College
1530 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92670
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About Santa Ana College
Santa Ana College is a community legacy celebrating more than 90 years of excellence in academic achievement and community partnerships. The college prepares students for transfer, employment, careers in a dynamic learning environment.
About LPA Inc.
Founded in 1965, LPA has more than 220 employees with offices in Irvine and Roseville, Calif. LPA provides services in architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, planning, signage and graphics. They have more LEED-certified buildings than any firm in the state and of their employees, more than 68 percent are LEED accredited professionals.
With extensive experience in public and private architecture, LPA designs a diversity of facilities that span from civic and corporate establishments to K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Their passion for Higher Education design manifests itself in more than 80 projects, 25 of which were completed during the past 5 years and won 37 awards for excellence in educational design.
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“Our intent as designers, was to blend the building into the existing fabric of the campus, we didn’t want it to stick out like a sore thumb,” says Glenn Carels, design principal at LPA Inc. “One of the techniques we used to accomplish our goal was to incorporate materials found in surrounding facilities such as concrete block and metal mesh. We’re all about integration in our projects and in our processes.”
The two-story, 20,000-square-foot building features 16 classrooms conducive to the highest levels of learning. Each classroom holds 45 students and is equipped with ultra-modern technology and multimedia capabilities. This project was made possible by voter-approved Measure E, which gave $337 million for renovation and new construction at both Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon Colleges.
The LPA project team for the “I” Classroom Building includes: managing principal Chris Torrey, design principal Glenn Carels, project manager Young Min, interior designer Winston Bao, and construction administration coordinator Adrienne Tabo.
Santa Ana College
1530 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92670
Interactive SAC map
About Santa Ana College
Santa Ana College is a community legacy celebrating more than 90 years of excellence in academic achievement and community partnerships. The college prepares students for transfer, employment, careers in a dynamic learning environment.
About LPA Inc.
Founded in 1965, LPA has more than 220 employees with offices in Irvine and Roseville, Calif. LPA provides services in architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, planning, signage and graphics. They have more LEED-certified buildings than any firm in the state and of their employees, more than 68 percent are LEED accredited professionals.
With extensive experience in public and private architecture, LPA designs a diversity of facilities that span from civic and corporate establishments to K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Their passion for Higher Education design manifests itself in more than 80 projects, 25 of which were completed during the past 5 years and won 37 awards for excellence in educational design.
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