Moreno Valley College

Riverside Community College District

Reception area with four people, two women and two men, engaging in conversations and reading, surrounded by glass walls and magazine racks, in a modern office or educational environment.

Higher EDUCATION

iMake Innovation Center

Project Overview

SGH Architects was engaged to reimagine and redesign Moreno Valley College’s iMake program, part of a major renovation of the existing first-floor Science and Technology building.

The project reflects the College’s vision to provide students with innovative, future-focused spaces that support creativity, collaboration, and applied learning.

Location
Moreno Valley, California

Services Provided
Full Architectural Services

Principal in charge
Michael J. Stephens, AIA, NCARB

Size
2,500 sf

A modern workspace with people working at desks and tables, glass partition walls, and shelves filled with tools and materials.

A Hub for Innovation

The new iMake Innovation Center, also known as the Makerspace, offers students a collaborative environment where ideas can come to life.

Equipped with high-tech tools, advanced machinery, computer programs, and a variety of materials, the space empowers students to design, build, and experiment in ways that bridge academics with real-world applications.

People working and collaborating in a modern, open-plan office with high tables, stools, and a glass-enclosed meeting room.

Designed for Collaboration

To fully realize the College’s vision, SGH Architects delivered a complete interior redesign and reconstruction of the space.

The design fosters open interaction, cross-disciplinary projects, and hands-on learning, creating an environment where students can thrive both individually and as part of a team.

People working in a modern makerspace or workshop with woodworking equipment, computers, and work tables.

A modern workspace with a glass-walled laboratory in the background and several people engaging in conversations around tables.

A classroom with students sitting at tables seen through glass doors. A teacher is standing inside, engaging with the students. Bulletin boards are on the walls outside the classroom.

View through a glass door showing two people in a fabric and molding workshop, with shelves of fabric rolls and production equipment in the background.

People working and collaborating in an industrial-style office with glass walls, wooden tables, and shelves filled with rolls of material.

People working and socializing in a modern, open office or tech workspace with high-top tables, glass-walled conference rooms, and computer equipment.

Man standing and speaking to a group of six people sitting at high tables in a modern, well-lit classroom or workshop space.

Accelerated Delivery for Student Success

The project was fast-tracked to meet the urgent needs of the District and College, ensuring that students could benefit from the space as soon as possible.

The result is a dynamic, state-of-the-art Innovation Center that positions Moreno Valley College as a leader in preparing students for tomorrow’s opportunities.

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