Santos Manuel Student Union /Expansion & Renovation

This project will renovate 22,000 GSF of space in the existing Student Union, and construct an addition of 40,000 GSF. Renovation of existing areas shall include functional modifications, and code upgrades such as compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, fire alarm systems and structure work. The additional space will include lounge/study areas, a small 200-seat theater, meeting rooms, club and organization workspace, retail space, a radio station, and office space. The building will be a two-story, wood-framed structure with split face block/plaster exterior finish. The existing open courtyard will be covered by wood trusses, metal roofing and skylights, which will create a grand lobby, lounge, and circulation space at the hub of the building. Portions of the new areas will be built on top of the existing one story building, which will require structural upgrades. The new addition will compliment the existing building in use of material and space arrangements.