The new Brentwood Center comprises of four meticulously designed buildings, each engineered to optimize functionality and sustainability. The Center exemplifies modern engineering principles at work and includes four buildings: Administrations building, Commons building, a Classroom building and a Science building.
Customized Solution
- The Administration building serves as the nerve center of operations, seamlessly integrating administrative functions with efficient space utilization.
- Central to the campus design is the Commons building, engineered as the vibrant heart of the Center. Featuring an expansive, light-filled multipurpose space and a courtyard designed for versatility, it facilitates not only student interaction but also community engagement through events and gatherings.
- The Classroom building represents a pinnacle of educational engineering, housing 13 classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual systems, adaptable spaces, and innovative writable/projectable surfaces. These features support dynamic, multi-modal learning experiences tailored to the needs of modern students.
- Furthering the Center’s commitment to sustainability, the Science building incorporates advanced engineering solutions such as passive cooling techniques and an optimal east/west solar orientation. This design maximizes natural daylight, reduces energy consumption, and enhances the overall learning environment.
- This building has achieved LEED Gold certification and reviewed by DSA.
Highlights
- Owner: Contra Costa Community College District
- Architect: Ratcliff Architects
- General Contractor: Balfour Beatty Construction
- LEED Gold certified
- DSA Reviewed
Team
Russell Berkowitz
Principal
Paul Rodler
Senior Principal
Lori Jue
Associate