Blake hall student residence renovation

UC San Diego
San Diego, CA

Originally constructed in 1968, Blake Hall is a four-story concrete structure that is a combination student residence and office facility.  The Design Team performed building system investigations, programming, planning, design, bidding assistance, and construction phasing services.  Two floors provide student living accommodations comprising of 12 residential suites, 12 shared restroom/shower areas, and 72 bedrooms.  In addition, two floors incorporate Housing, Dining & Hospitality, Revelle Residence Life Program offices, the Dean’s apartment, as well as student community spaces such as the fourth floor Residence Lounge and College Commuter Lounge.  The Design Team provided code compliant fire and life safety systems upgrades, new interior finishes, a complete assessment of the existing building support systems, an evaluation of ADA/Accessibility compliance for subsequent prioritization of repairs pertaining to the removal of barriers, and strategic repairs and upgrades to the building’s structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.  Exterior building facade concrete fins, a new exterior building color scheme, and a completely renovated courtyard concept at the building’s center were also included. 

Square Footage

38,880

Cost

$5,000,000

LEED Rating

LEED Gold