The CCFC is composed of community college districts and associated design professionals,
construction managers and companies actively working to plan, develop and improve
California’s community colleges.
The Los Medanos College Quadrangle Complex includes three buildings that frame a large outdoor quad area. The new library, science and math buildings have increased the structural capacity of the campus by 50%. The project embodies the master planning committee’s vision to create a true college campus that reveals itself to the community. They provide a new entrance to the campus and central quadrangle that includes a large staircase, lawns, fountains and gardens. The steel and glass architecture provides great window expanses that maximize natural lighting and reveals the uses of the buildings to passersby.
The project was developed in an open, collaborative process with input from staff,
faculty, students and administrators. The library houses not only the collections,
but also a resource center and actively utilized community room. The science building
provides two lecture halls, numerous classrooms, faculty offices, and eight science
labs. The math building includes a large math lab,an entire floor of classrooms,
and faculty offices. These new facilities have provided much needed and upgraded space
for the college to grow. Enrollments have greatly improved since 2008 when the Science
Building opened.
"The new quad is a true showcase which ties together our three new state-of-the-art buildings with the rest of the campus," according to Richard Livingston, interim president. "We are delighted that the college and our architectural firm have received this prestigious recognition."
The CCFC judges commented that the LMC Quadrangle Complex project “solidifies the center of campus, and makes maximum use of natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting. The extensive glazing and new materials work in harmony with existing structures. It reinforces the administration, faculty, and staff commitment to the students and community.”
Other facilities projects
Fine Arts/Graphic Communitions
In 2010, Los Medanos College finished a complete remodel of the Art Department instructional space on the third floor of the College Complex. Our beautiful new facilities include a new graphic design computer lab; separate design, painting and drawing labs; and a vastly expanded 3-D and ceramics space.
Nursing/Emergency Medical Services
Scheduled for completion in spring of 2012, the College’s Nursing and EMS programs will have new classroom and lab space on the third floor of the College Complex.
Student Services
In anticipation of a complete gutting and remodel of our Student Services area in the College Complex, interim space is being prepped for temporary relocation of these services. Most of the services will be distributed to other locations in the College Complex. Please refer to the web page for the particular service you are seeking for current location information. Completion of the new LMC Welcome Center (which will include Student Services) is anticipated in 2014.