UCLA looked to Pfeiffer for the planning and design of four new residence halls on the Northwest Campus. The goals of the project were to add an additional 1,500 beds, a 750-seat dining commons, a large multi-purpose room, meeting rooms and a small fitness center. Construction ran in three construction contracts. Since 2000, Pfeiffer Partners has been working with UCLA to program, plan and design new student residence halls, dining facilities and support spaces throughout the Northwest Campus. Pfeiffer’s master plan and detailed programs guided the development of new residential, recreational, parking and program support facilities through a combination of infill, additions and renovations. The first phase of construction inserts three new residence halls, providing double bedrooms/shared baths and 10 person suites as well as faculty apartments on the first level, while also renovating 73,000 sf of ground floor space in adjacent residence halls. The three new nine-story buildings provide 2,000 new beds for undergraduate students as well as a dining cafe seating 200 inside with additional seating in an outdoor court. Renovations to existing housing transforms the ground level of the nearby 1960s buildings into active spaces, fostering interaction between students, staff and visitors. Other support facilities such as multi-purpose rooms, laundry rooms, mailboxes, group study rooms and lounges occur on the ground floors of both the new and renovated buildings, and are connected by exterior plazas and courtyards—making the public areas welcoming and accessible to all within the precinct. With the mild southern California climate, we were able to seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor spaces, creating an integrated environment.

Project Scope: Planning, New Construction