Contemporary Arts Center, University of California, Irvine

Irvine, CA, United States

ACEC award-winning project featuring open minded design solutions in a well-tuned system

This new 5-story, 72,000 SF facility contains a large 2-story black box theater, performance capture studio, green screen stage for HD video, art gallery, screening room, faculty offices, and support spaces delivered via a design-build format. Innovative energy efficiency strategies were used. The interior theater and gallery were designed with full climate controls. Smaller spaces and corridors are naturally ventilated. A cross ventilation and cooling system was developed through wind tunnel tests. LEED Platinum certified.

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Building Performance

Recognition

Honor Award
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) California 2014

National Honor Award
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) 2012

Western Pacific Region Award of Excellence
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) 2012