UC San Diego Argo Hall Renovation

Student Housing Renovation to Upgrade Fire Systems, ADA Accessibility, and Interior Finishings Among Others

Key Statistics

Location:

San Diego, CA

Client:

University of California, San Diego

Scale:

74,836 square feet

6 levels above grade

180 beds

1 building

LEED Certification:

Gold Commercial Interiors (CI)

Specialties:

Delivery Model:

CMAR

Architect:

Vasquez Marshall Architects

UC San Diego Argo Hall Renovation located in La Jolla, CA is a renovation of a Type I concrete higher education student housing project. The project is designed by Vasquez Marshall Architects. This CMAR project totals 74,836 square feet throughout one structure with six levels above grade.

It includes 180 student residences. This CMAR project represented a “mission critical” summer project for the University and includes student residences, administrative offices, and student community spaces.

Work covered the installation of a new upgraded wet fire sprinkler system and related fire alarm work as well as new finishes, ADA accessibility compliance, and elevator upgrades. Exterior concrete fins were restored to their original design intent, the entire building was repainted and new interior and exterior railings were provided at all balconies.

Webcor self-performed concrete. This project is LEED Gold®.

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