2024-12-11T16:30:06-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150201394/grimshaw-unveils-design-for-new-santa-monica-college-arts-complex Sean Joyner 2020-06-05T12:27:00-04:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/48/489d124657ec76df3f96dbe0731285ff.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/grimshaw" target="_blank">Grimshaw</a>, in collaboration with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting as architect of record has unveiled the initial designs of the new 21,000-square-foot arts complex for <a href="https://archinect.com/SantaMonicaCollege" target="_blank">Santa Monica College</a> (SMC) in Southern California. The building will replace an existing car park and serve as the western "gateway" for the school.</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/2c/2c58c9fd189bcf17fe619b8b3af3a8d6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/2c/2c58c9fd189bcf17fe619b8b3af3a8d6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>Grimshaw worked closely with SMC arts faculty to create an open program that encourages cross-disciplinary discovery and engagement. "Working alongside the arts faculty of SMC to design a building that bolsters their visionary take on the importance of the arts in an evolving entrepreneurial landscape has been inspiring and energizing," said Andrew Byrne, a Managing Partner at the Grimshaw LA studio in a statement. "We are excited to work with such a supportive college to create this landmark building for the community."</p> <figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b4/b4bdde45eb9834c8af83add9e6713a6a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b4/b4bdde45eb9834c8af83add9e6713a6a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>The design is composed of three distinctive volumes that are linked by overhead exterior shaded spaces. The external circulation of the comple...</p>