This project involved adaptively repurposing a local University?s 1960?s era library into a new diverse mixed-use program.  30,000 s.f. of the former reading room and book stack areas were transformed to accommodate a new 420 seat lecture auditorium, a pair of student study halls, three theatre & dance practice studios, shared conference rooms, faculty offices, new ADA restrooms and typ. support spaces. 

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Architects: Kevin deFreitas Architects

Location: La Jolla, Ca. Revelle College, UC San Diego, California

Architects In Charge: Kevin deFreitas, Manish Desai

Project Year: 2013

Photographs: Darren Bradley

Environmental Graphics + Signage: Bowyer, Emily Desai
Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers

Lighting Designer: Syska Hennessy Group Robert Fagnant

Mechanical, Electrical + Plumbing Engineer: Syska Hennessy Group

Acoustical Engineer: VSA & Associates

Leed Consultant: Green Fields Consulting

Custom Furniture: Christopher James Gay Designs

Original Architect: Deems, Lewis, Martin 1964

Leed Rating: Gold, CI

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From the architect. This project involved adaptively repurposing a local University?s 1960?s era library into a new diverse mixed-use program.  30,000 s.f. of the former reading room and book stack areas we...