Architects:
tBp Architects

Contractor:
Bernard Brothers

Status:
West Building Completed 2005
Master Plan and EIR Completed
Traffic signal and driveway, Completed 2009

In 2002 Santa Monica College purchased a 10.4 acre parcel of land south of the Santa Monica Airport from BAE Systems, a defense contractor. BAE used the property for research, development and manufacturing.

In March 2004, the SMC Board of Trustees approved the demolition and removal of Building #1, a very large one-story manufacturing and warehouse building; the demolition and removal of Building #3, a smaller one-story manufacturing building; the renovation of Building #4 (West Building), the four-story office building; and additional landscaping improvements. The four-story building is used for the College’s Nursing program, Early Childhood Education program, Continuing Education program, and one floor for general education classes.

In July of 2004 construction commenced on a complete renovation of the West Building. Each floor of the building was completely renovated with new walls, floors, ceilings, restrooms and electrical and mechanical systems. A new architectural all-glass stair tower was added to better accommodate the moving of students between floors.

One year later, this fast track project including a 600-space parking lot was completed and open for classes. The Bundy Campus project won the prestigious State Community College Architectural Award.

Funding Sources:
Measure S & U  (Driveway & Signal)