BlueGreen provided landscape architecture from pre-competition design development concept through construction documentation for the new Los Angeles Harbor College Science Complex. Pinner Construction was selected as the Design-Build contractor for this new project. HGA Architects designed the 74,000 square foot space which includes laboratories, classrooms, lecture halls, offices and related support spaces.
The Science Complex offers optimal learning environments by integrating sustainable design strategies inspired by nature. The Science Complex considers siting, massing, orientation, materials and technology integrated with Life Science and Physical Science functions to achieve sustainable results. The landscape utilizes native coastal prairie and wetland plants referencing the indigenous plant communities of the Bixby Slough which formerly existed on this site. BlueGreen Consulting collaborated with JMC2 Engineers to complete the $2.8M landscape architecture component of this LEED® Platinum project.
· 2016 New Buildings Institute Zero Net Energy Emerging Building Award
· 2016 SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Campus Architecture Honor Award (national)
· 2016 U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Building of the Year
· 2016 U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Energy & Atmosphere Honor Award
· 2016 U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Innovation and Design Merit Award
· 2016 USGBC Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Official Tour Site
· 2015 AIA Long Beach | South Bay Honor Award
· 2015 Los Angeles Business Council Architecture Award
· 2014 Community College Coalition, Growth Honor Award
· 2014 Southern California Development Forum Design Award
· 2014 Westside Urban Forum Award
Client: HGA Architects
Owner: Los Angeles Community College District
Size: 1.7-Acre
Completed: 2010
Wetland planters at the Harbor College Science Complex.
California native coastal prairie and wetland plants.
Custom cast-in-place benches in the Harbor College Science Complex courtyard.