| El Camino College is one of the best examples of mid-century architecture in the CCCD system. Primarily built in the 1960s, the campus of brick, concrete and large glass openings creates a strong sense of place. The 110,000-sq.-ft. Math, Business and Allied Health 4-story building respects its context and signals a new direction expressing the sustainable intent of the building. The building responses to orientation with protected opening, overhangs, and solar shades on east and west facades. The north curtain wall system provides natural light to faculty offices, while the south glazing is protected by a large overhang.
As one of the tallest buildings on the campus the scale of the building was reduced by using a concrete structure, saving three feet (12’ overall) from the typical floor-to-floor requirements of a classroom building. The concrete frame used as finish material in classrooms and circulation areas save money and materials.
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