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Best of 2006 Southern California When Chapman University needed to expand its film school, officials took a different route than other universities. Rather than expand elsewhere on the campus, the university reinvested in its existing film school and spent $22 million to build the Marion Knott Film Studio, keeping all the technological components under one roof. The 76,000-sq.-ft., two-story film and television facility was designed to meet the needs of all film students. Judges’ Comments Construction on the school began in February 2005 and was completed in June 2006 with classes beginning in August. When construction finished, the film studio had two sound stages, three-camera high-definition television stage and pre and post production facilities. Marion Knott Film Studio, Orange A foley stage for creating sound effects, a 500-seat stadium style movie theater and classrooms and offices were also built for the studio. One of the challenges of building the studio was the acoustical needs of the various rooms. For example, the theater could not be located next to production rooms or sound stages where sensitive recording might take place. The studio was designed to separate those facilities and acoustical “It creates an integrated learning department.” “There are technical challenges to film that are addressed here.” testing was done to ensure goals were met. Builders also faced several different structural system challenges. For instance, high bay sound stages needed bow-shaped roofs which were framed with long span wood trusses, glue-lam 45 California Construction 12/2006 Project Team Owner Higher Education Award of Merit Chapman University, Orange Architect Bastien and Associates, Inc., Tustin General Contractor Turner Construction Co., Irvine Construction Manager Abacus Project Management, Newport Beach Structural Engineer KPFF Consulting Engineers, Irvine Civil Engineer Fuscoe Engineering, Irvine MEP Levine Seegel, Santa Monica Landscaping Wilson Associates Landscaping Architecture beams and wood sheathing. At the same time, builders also needed to construct offices and classrooms using steel, metal deck and concrete. The architecture of the studio varies as the needs of each room vary. For instance, sound stages were left open with exposed construction in the ceiling to allow for future technological improvements to be made later. But the theater was designed with high-level finishes to provide a movie theater like experience similar to your local theater. A marquee-style sign was even installed outside the main lobby entrance.
Best of 2006 Southern California Qualcomm, Inc. had not pursued any green building developments until it began work on Building WT in San Judges’ Comments Diego, but the developer/owner has aimed high, seeking a LEED silver certification for the office project. The project included the demolition of a portion of an existing building, which left 115,000-sq.-ft. of space that was turned into 38,000 sq. ft. of office space, 12,000 sq. ft. data center and 65,000 sq. ft. of lab space. A new 12-story, 415,000-sq.-ft. office building was also constructed. The structural steel building has a number of features designed to achieve the silver certification. Some features included high-efficiency lighting using low-wattage fixtures while motion light sensors and skylights were also installed. The lighting was designed to provide natural light to all common spaces, including lounges, hallways and dining facilities. High-performance insulated glazing, natural gas turbine cogeneration and photovoltaic shade canopies were also installed to conserve energy. High-efficiency absorption chillers, boilers and water heaters were also installed. As a result, the project energy model “Truly exciting to see a commercial developer-corporate owner build green.” “Sustainable design makes good business sense.” surpasses the California Title 24 standards by 15.3 percent. On the conservation end, the project included a waste diversion plan that diverted nearly 75 percent of waste. 47 California Construction 12/2006 Qualcomm Building WT, San Diego Project Team Owner Qualcomm, Inc., San Diego Architect Green Building Winner Architects Delawie Wilkes Rodrigues Barker, San Diego General Contractor Roel Construction Co., San Diego Civil Engineer RBF Consulting, San Diego Mechanical Engineer Walsh Engineers, San Diego Electrical Engineer ILA + Zammit Engineering, San Diego Low-emitting VOC paints, sealants and adhesives were also used. The maximum amount of fly-ash concrete was installed throughout the building. To conserve water use, recycled water is used in landscaping and dualplumbed water closets. The building was also “pre-plumbed” to incorporate the use of reclaimed water once that utility becomes available from the city. Noise reduction measures were installed in interiors and the building shell.
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