The Facilities Master Plan for the San Elijo Campus looks to create a strong organization structure to unify the campus and which focuses on the renovation and modernization of existing facilities to provide flexible and interactive 21st century learning environments, transforming interior environments with technology upgrades, updated finishes, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment to promote collaborative learning, and expanding available tutoring and studying spaces throughout the campus.
Approved and planned projects are listed below. As additional projects are approved, scope defined, and budgets established, they will be added here. (List updated November 2021)
View San Elijo Campus Project Fact Sheet.
Project | Status |
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B100 Library Renovation | Construction |
B200 Fine Arts/Music Renovation | Completed |
B300 Classrooms Renovation | Completed |
B400 Science Labs Renovation | Construction |
B500 Building Renovation | Completed |
B600 Building Renovation | Completed |
B900 Student Center Renovation | Construction |
New Student Services & Administration Building | Completed |
Swing Space | Ongoing |
Renovation of Central Campus Quad | Design |
Campus-wide Underground Utilities | Construction |
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE KEY
- Spring: March 1 - May 31
- Summer: June 1 - August 31
- Fall: September 1 - November 30
- Winter: December 1 - February 28
CAMPUS PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
- Campus Manager: Ed Dajani, Kitchell Capital Expenditures Managers (CEM)
- Project Manager: Phan Uong, Kitchell CEM
- Project Manager: Anthony Hua, Kitchell CEM
- Project Engineer:Erin McGowan, Kitchell CEM
B100 Library Renovation
Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Completed
Project Budget: $6.1 million
Construction Duration: December 2020 – November 2021
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
Building 100, is San Elijo’s library building. The project scope included a moderate renovation, to the library, tutoring spaces, computer labs, offices, restrooms, and AV/IT support spaces.
All mechanical equipment was replaced due to aging. This building will be a hub for academic and learning support.
PROJECT TEAM
- Architect: PBK Architecture
- General Contractor: Conant Construction
- Landscape Architect: PBK Architecture
- Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Engineer: P2S Engineering
Structural Engineer: Saiful Bouquet Structural Engineers - Geotechnical Engineer: SMS Geotechnical Solutions
- Inspector of Record: Construction Inspection Services
B200 Fine Arts/Music Renovation
Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Completed
Project Budget: $4.8 million
Construction Duration: Fall 2020 – Spring 2021
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
Building 200 provides classrooms for art, dance, and music, along with an outdoor amphitheater. The building underwent a full modernization, along with replacements of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The exterior ceramics yard was upgraded to an enclosed and air-conditioned space that is equipped with air cleaning safety systems to collect sawdust and glazing dust from art activities. New finishes, fixtures, furniture, and equipment provided throughout.
PROJECT TEAM
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- Architect: SGPA Architecture
- General Contractor/Construction Manager: Straight Line General Contracting
- Mechanical/Electrical Engineering: Glumac
- Geotechnical Engineer: SMS Geotechnical Solutions
- Special Inspections & Materials Testing: MTGL
- Inspector of Record: Vital Inspection Services
B300 Building Modernization



Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Completed
Project Budget: $2.9 million
Construction Duration: January - August 2019
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
The renovation of Building 300 - a 29,000 square feet general purpose classroom building - involved the modernization of eight classrooms, the tutoring center, and lab spaces. The building was completely overhauled with new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, technology upgrades, and new classroom finishes, furniture, and fixtures. The project also included a full roof re-tiling, restroom and accessibility upgrades, the addition of a new custodial room, and a new intermediate distribution frame (IDF) room to support the upgrades in technology.
PROJECT TEAM
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- Architect: Mosher Drew
- Structural Engineer: KPFF Consulting Engineers
- Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: MA Engineers
- Electrical Engineer: Michael Wall Engineering, Inc.
- Fire Alarm: Michael Wall Engineering, Inc.
- Inspector of Record: Alliance Engineering
B400 Science Labs Renovation
Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Closeout
Project Budget: $4.0 million
Construction Duration: April 2021 - January 2022
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
The B400 building houses Physical Sciences classrooms and labs. The building was renovated to improve classroom adjacencies and functionality. The project created more flexible and useful learning spaces in the building and a Physical Sciences Hub for the San Elijo campus.
PROJECT TEAM
Architect: HPI Architecture
General Contractor: Align Builders
Civil Engineer: Latitude 33 Planning and Engineering
Landscape Architect: KTUA
Mechanical, Electrical &Plumbing Engineer: P2S Engineering
Structural Engineers: MHP
B500 (Computer Lab) Renovation


Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Completed
Project Budget: $3.8 million
Construction Duration: July 2019 - January 2020
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
Building 500 originally housed six classrooms, faculty offices, and the Language Resource Center. The renovation project provided for the reconfiguration of the spaces to provide two new computer labs, a technology-rich active learning classroom with movable seating and tables, and the modernization of all classrooms. Additionally, the building was re-roofed.
PROJECT TEAM
- Architect: Little Diversified
- General Contractor: Conan Construction
- Landscape Architect: Little Diversified
- Civil Engineer: Little Diversified
- Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Engineer: P2S Engineering
- Structural Engineer: KNA Structural Engineers
- Inspector of Record: Alliance Engineering
B600 Building Renovation


Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Completed
Project Budget: $2.5 million
Construction Duration: July 2018 - January 2019
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
Classroom Building 600 includes approximately 5,300 gross square feet of space, including classrooms for English, humanities, and social sciences classes. The project involved a full-building renovation, along with replacements of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and replacement of some exterior building elements. Interior spaces were reprogrammed, and all classrooms updated with new interior walls and finishes and modern technologies.
PROJECT TEAM
- Architect: Architects Mosher Drew
- General Contractor: Conan Construction
- Electrical Engineer: Michael Wall Engineering
- Structural Engineer: KPFF Consulting Engineers
- Geotechnical Engineer: SMS Geotechnical Solutions
- Mechanical Engineer: MA Engineers
- Inspector of Record: Alliance Engineering
- Special Inspections: MTGL
B900 Building Renovation
Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Closeout
Project Budget: $2.5 Million
Construction Duration: Summer 2021 – January 2022
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
The B900 building is the Student Center of the San Elijo Campus and was partially renovated. The current bookstore and conference room functions will be moving to the new Student Services and Administration Building. This will allow for the creation of more student-centered gathering spaces (Associated Student Government (ASG), clubs, etc.), expansion of Health and Mental Counseling into more functional space, and the addition of a gender-neutral restroom, and a mother’s lactation room.
PROJECT TEAM
- Architect: PBK Architecture
- General Contractor: Align Builders
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineer: P2S Engineering
- Structural Engineer: Saiful Bouqet Structural Engineers
- Geotechnical Engineer: N/A
Special Inspections & Materials Testing: N/A
Inspector of Record: N/A
Student Services & Administration Building
Photography Credit: Stephen Whalen
Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Completed
Project Budget: $13.9 million
Construction Duration: Fall 2019 – Spring 2021
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
The Student Services and Administration Building replaced the original Administration building and consolidated key student services into a single location. The new 10,770 square feet facility provides administrative offices and meeting spaces that improve the ability of staff to serve the student body, as well as gathering and socialization spaces. Programs and services housed in the new building include Admission & Records, Financial Aid, and Counseling. Offices for the campus administration are also included.
The new building provides a welcoming new gateway for the San Elijo campus. The design involved locating large portions of the building circulation to exterior covered spaces. These covered areas create several areas with seating and spaces for students to congregate, as well as additional ‘spill-out’ space for the building’s multipurpose room. The building is organized along a central circulation spine. Separate entrances for students, staff and faculty are located at each end. The main building lobby is located at the south-west corner of the plan, with commanding views out to the lagoon; as well as providing the iconic ‘lighthouse’ for the campus from Manchester Street.
The building’s façade complements the exposed bluff faces surrounding the campus, using split-face concrete blocks to mimic the texture of the bluffs. An art walk is planned for the building arcade, featuring student murals on wall mounted panels.
Additional sustainable design strategies include:
- Passive sun shading/roof overhang
- Abundance of natural light inside the building via storefronts and skylights
- North-south solar orientation for the building and circulation axis
An ADA-compliant student drop-off is installed at the entry to the San Elijo Campus as part of this project.
PROJECT TEAM
- Architect/Civil Engineer: Little Architecture
- General Contractor/Construction Manager: Barnhart Reese Construction
- Landscape Architect: LandLAB Environmental Design
- Mechanical/Electrical Engineer: P2S Engineering, Inc.
- Structural Engineer: KNA Structural Engineers
- Environmental Engineer: Dudek
- Geotechnical Engineer: SMS Geotechnical Solutions
- Material Testing: Construction Testing and Engineering
- Inspector of Record: Consulting Inspection Services
Swing Space
Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Ongoing
Project Budget: $2.9 million
Construction Duration: Fall 2018 – Spring 2022
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
The temporary portables in San Elijo include seven separate portable buildings to house building functions while those buildings undergo renovation. This is referred to as the Campus Swing Space and allows the campus to remain operational during renovations.
PROJECT TEAM
- Architect: MJK Architecture
Civil Engineer: NV5
Electrical Engineer: Johnson Consulting Engineers
Landscape Engineer: The Lightfoot Planning Group
Central Campus Quad Renovation
Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Design
Project Budget: $4.0 Million
Construction Duration: Summer 2022 – Fall 2022
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
This project includes demolition of the old Administration Building (B800) no longer in use with the new Student Services and Administration Building in operation. In its place a new unifying campus Quad will be created. Landscaping and reclaimed irrigation upgrades throughout campus will be included. Additionally, plans include upgrades to campus monument signage and path-of-travel improvements.
PROJECT TEAM
- Architect: MJK Architecture
Civil Engineer: NV5
Electrical Engineer: Johnson Consulting Engineers
Landscape Engineer: The Lightfoot Planning Group
Campus-wide Underground Utilities
Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build
Phase: Construction
Project Budget: $1.9 million
Construction Duration: Summer 2021 – Spring 2022
Funding Source: Measure MM
SCOPE/SUMMARY
This project includes various utility repairs around the San Elijo campus to sewer, storm drain, water, and gas lines. Additionally, the scope will include bringing reclaimed irrigation water to campus and installing a stormwater retention system to meet City of Encinitas requirements. Plans are underway to bring reclaimed water to the campus for irrigation.
PROJECT TEAM
- Civil Engineer: NV5