East LA Community College
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Award Winner : WillScot Mobile Mini
Architectural Excellence : The East LA Community College campus includes 47 modules which comprise 14 separate buildings. The buildings were assembled on a sloped site and include ramps, decks and steps, which provide access for all students and facility. Foundations were engineered and designed for minimum impact to the existing site, . One-hour rated exterior walls allowed for area justification and laboratory separation from other areas. The ceilings are 8’-6”, which kept transportation costs to a minimum while providing a comfortable learning environment for students. The building layout had to work within a limited space and crowded campus. Williams Scotsman developed a solution that helped to minimize foot traffic through the area and complemented other buildings on campus.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : A pre-approved structural system allowed for the same size module to be used to comprise four different size buildings. Standard materials were used throughout to minimize lead time and factory mobilization. Williams Scotsman used a treated lumber foundation to keep costs down. The lumber can be repurposed once the temporary space is dismantled. The HVAC was redesigned from the original specifications to reduce the weight of the roof mounted packaged units, adhering to the structural requirements of the building. A rigid frame design enhances the viability of reconfiguration and reuse in the future. Williams Scotsman’s project managers worked with campus staff to inventory and coordinate the relocation of the existing laboratory and retail store equipment. This included coordination of utility hooks ups and structural support.
Design Firm Name : HGA Architects & Engineers
Occupied Date : 5/20/2011
Production Start Date : 12/1/2010
Project Location City : Monterey Park
Project Location State Name : CA
Technical Innovation : Williams Scotsman had to work within an accelerated timeframe to provide the important transition or swing space for the college. The transition space is the corner stone of a much larger project that requires DS pre-approved plans to accommodate diverse spaces, from a microbiology lab to a retail store. The modular science labs called for additional mechanical requirements, including 100 percent of fresh air with HEPA filtration throughout the space. Extensive lab casework and integrated utilities were coordinated with the fabrication process to help accelerate the schedule. ADA requirements limited the height of the finished floor and therefore the space under the modular buildings was inaccessible. Williams Scotsman worked to ensure the building was structurally connected at an elevated position. Under floor water waste and electrical manifolds were installed and then the building was lowered onto the foundation.
Total Square Feet : 22560