Architect
Clive Wilkinson Architects

Contractor:
TBD

Program / Construction Manager:
LPI, Inc

Status:
Currently in Plan Check with the Division of State Architect

The college operates a variety of programs in the digital arts, media, communication, and broadcasting fields. These programs currently reside in 1950s era buildings that cannot support the modern infrastructure necessary for digital and online programs. A new Media and Technology complex is proposed to house these digital technology-intensive programs. The facilities will have the data, communications, electrical, and ventilation systems necessary to support these programs in the future. The proposed location is a campus site in the heart of Santa Monica’s media and entertainment district where some of SMC’s existing digital arts programs are housed. One phase of the project would renovate and add additional space to the existing building to house and expand SMC’s Communication programs. An additional phase would relocate the College’s radio station, which has outgrown its space, into a new building on the site. Moving KCRW, a nationally-recognized leader in new media and online delivery, to this site would provide a dynamic asset to SMC’s current and future media and technology-driven instructional programs.

Funding Sources:
Measure AA

Architect:
Morris Architects

Contractor:
TBD

Program / Construction Manager:
lpi, Inc.

Status:
Currently in Plan Check with the Division of State Architect

The Information Technology, Network and Telecommunications departments are to be relocated from their current locations in Drescher Hall to a new location that is south of the Library/Media Center. Currently in that location is a temporary building designated as Library Village. The master plan proposes that an addition to the Library/Media Center be added to the south of the existing facility. The existing Media Center has several technology related functions and can be reconfigured to take advantage of a combined facility with Information Technology. The new facility will house programming and technical staff and the main server room. There will be approximately 14,000 square feet of new construction and up to 11,000 square feet of renovation.

Funding Sources:
Measure AA

Architect:
DLR Group / WWCOT

Program / Construction Manager:
LPI, Inc

Status:
Currently in Plan Check with the Division of State Architect

The Performing Arts Campus was formerly the Madison Elementary School. The District has done several renovations to the campus and has recently added the Broad Stage and Edye Second Space as part of a Performing Arts Center. The campus is also home to the Music Department. Constructed in the 1930’s the original building’s East Wing has some seismic deficiencies that need to be remedied. The one-story East Wing currently houses a multipurpose room and some offices. The Facilities Master Plan shows the east wing being replaced by a new two-story facility that would include a multipurpose room, offices and music classroom/labs. Approximately 4,500 GSF would be demolished and replaced by a new building of approximately 12,000 GSF.

Funding Sources:
Measure AA

Architect:
Steinberg Architect

Contractor:
TBD

Program / Construction Manager:
LPI, Inc

Status:

• Phase I, Site Preparation -Completed
• Phase II, Student Center – Currently in Plan Check with the Division of State Architect

The College’s contemporary new facility is intended to provide a symbolic “front door” to the Santa Monica campus. The building’s design resonates with the physical setting, evoking images of running water, the nearby mountains, ocean, and beach.
The building “skin” is a functional membrane that covers the building and an aesthetic wrapper that ties the project together. It is intended to provide shelter, structure, and thermal mass. It also collects solar energy and provides natural light and ventilation for its occupants. The entire building is carefully oriented to maximize daylight and views to its surrounding streetscape. The openings in the skin are designed to respond to climatic conditions.

Funding Sources:
Measure S, U and State of California