State Center CCD, West Fresno Campus
This campus will provide the West Fresno community with a complete college center offering diverse educational opportunities, from career technology courses to transferable college credits.
Client: State Center Community College District
Market: Higher Education
Discipline: Architecture + Interiors
PBK is currently providing architectural services for the high-intensity use satellite campus located in West Fresno. Fresno City College wanted to provide the community residents with access to workforce training and educational opportunities that would lead to high-demand, high-quality jobs.
The planned facility will be constructed in phases, utilizing environmentally impactful and sustainable design and material strategies throughout. The first phase consists of a 40,250 square foot academic building. This facility will include flexible, multi-use classrooms, science and technical labs, automotive technology center, computer centers, a fitness center/weight room, student lounge, community meeting rooms, a student services center, bookstore, and office/staff space.
In addition to providing direct training programs, the West Fresno satellite campus will serve as a Magnet Core for hosting coordinated community engagement and benefit efforts by government and neighborhood agencies.