The Chula Vista campus of Southwestern College buzzes with anticipation, since the brand new student association is preparing for the opening.
This living center, which was developed for students, employees, faculties and the community, will be the heart of campus life – where connections are made, the cooperation thrives and every corner of space for learning, relaxing or celebrating.
The union officially begins on September 18 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. with a ceremony for cutting ribbons and offers the public a first look at the thoughtfully designed room.
“The new student association was intended as the heart of the campus, a pulsating hub in which the students gather, combine and belong. His design was shaped by a deeply participative process, which was 15 workshops, nine interviews, three tours and a wide range of forums for the warranty of the students, the faculty and the personnel decision,” said Rachel Fischer, M., M., M. M., M., MS
“The union recognizes the commuters nature of our student corporation and emphasizes wellness, access and equity. The room connects small, intimate areas with larger, flexible environments that support calm study, casual food and formal events. Wellness, comfort and connectivity were guiding principles, whereby chula Vistas Clode was involved in the focus. Inspiration. The union became the area through the union in the area and the outdoor area.
The pupils will find “hidden gemstones” in the entire union: The Learning Communities Hub, Veterans Garden, Multi-Use lawn, roofing and recreational areas. The food hall offers a variety of eating opportunities, and the material palette – natural, processed, colorful and light – creates an inviting atmosphere. Specialized resources include the associated student organization, SWC Cares Hub, culinary art, health and personal wellness programs as well as the Veterans Resource Center as well as a meditated spatial and wellness workshop room.
Flexible spaces promote cooperation between students, faculties and employees, with open commons, collaborative zones both on soils, dining areas and external patia for informal interactions.
“We are pleased to organize a wide range of activities – from quiet study meetings and informal restaurants to formal events, workshops and meetings of the student organization,” said Fischer. The ballroom and the roofing on the second floor are ideal for campus celebrations, community celebrations, wellness activities and social events.
Alumni and the local community are invited to participate in forums, events and collaborative programs.
The students helped design the design and programming. “The associated organization of the pupils and other student groups delivered input consistently, which contributes to forming both the design and programming to ensure that the facility meets the real needs of the students.
The participative process was central: students, faculties and employees were involved in workshops, interviews and forums and directly influenced the layout, the amenities and the programming priorities of the building, ”said Fischer.
Technology and sustainability are integrated everywhere. Smart classroom systems, digital rooms, interactive displays, contactless restaurants and lender laptops ensure just access. Sustainability characteristics include daylight, natural ventilation, green roofs, bi-facial photovoltaic panels, acoustic guidelines with integrated lighting and durable, environmentally friendly materials.
“The student association was organized on the premises to minimize the gain in the heat and reduce the daylight to reduce the energy consumption. Large glass with built-in light shelves block direct sun and draw light light into the room. A large fan pulls out the air up and out of the clerestory window and passively cools the main room of the students. For the interaction between the students.
“Above the green roof there is a BI facial PV-Baldachin that celebrates shadows, celebrates sustainability and celebrates the energy stress due to the generation on site. The selection of materials emphasizes the durability and environmental responsibility with exposed concrete and local plantings in dry swallows. Domestic solar water pipes are used on the roof,” said fisherman.
A highlight are the open commons in the heart of the building. “I love the open commons in which natural light, living colors and flexible seats create an inviting room for everyone. It is a place where the life of the campus really comes together – there is a space for every mood and need,” said Fischer. “The union also centralizes the personal wellness, health services and the basic needs of SWC Cares, reduce the stigma and access to services such as the pantry, the clothing cabinet and the state -supported programs.”
The college plans committed cultural and identity spaces, including a Dreamer Center, a Pride Center, men from Color Hub and Indian Center. “Our students have expressed how important it is to see their identities on the campus. These rooms will convey a feeling of belonging and serve as safe, supportive areas in which the students can access resources, build up community and find mentoring,” said Fischer.
More information about the new student union and upcoming events can be found on the Southwestern College website.
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