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Southwestern College Breaks Ground on Student Union

Published 3/10/2023
Southwestern College - Student Union
Southwestern College - Student Union
Southwestern College - Student Union
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Southwestern College - Student Union
Southwestern College - Student Union

Southwestern College broke ground in February of 2023 on a $100 million student union in Chula Vista, Calif. Designed by Gensler as the dynamic heart of the campus, the 85,000-sf replacement facility will act as a vibrant nexus where students and faculty can gather, engage, and socialize. Accommodating diverse learning communities and activities, the complex will offer a state-of-the art dining and food service hall, a multipurpose room, a ballroom, a meditation room, and a grab-and-go coffee bar. Interior spaces will open onto outdoor patios and terraces, creating a variety of settings for informal interaction. The inclusive structure will also accommodate the Veterans’ Resource Center, a student health and wellness hub, a culinary arts suite, and space for student services and organizations. Balfour Beatty is the construction manager at risk for the project, which is slated for completion in fall of 2024.

Organization Project Role
Gensler
Architect
Balfour Beatty Construction
Construction Manager at Risk