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College of the Desert Stadium Feasibility Study

Desert Community College District – College of the Desert

Development of planning concepts as part of a feasibility study for an expanded “Athletics Precinct” at College of the Desert

25k SF Stadium Building, 6 AC of campus athletic areas
The first phase of the project will include a new Stadium for the College’s athletic programs and kinesiology educational programs.

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Walnut Elementary School New Multipurpose Room and Classroom Additions

Walnut Valley Unified School District

The Walnut Valley Unified School District engaged SGH Architects to design a new Multi-Purpose space, kindergarten classroom, and new upper grades classroom building at Walnut Elementary School. The site has poor geotechnical conditions that require mitigation and in order to keep construction costs under control, we designed a single comprehensive building solution to accommodate access to the Multi-Purpose Room well as orienting the classrooms for accessibility. In collaboration with the stakeholders, existing facilities, and site constraints, we were able to provide a design that checked all the boxes.

  • Services ProvidedFull Architectural Services
  • Principal in chargeScott Griffith, AIA
  • Size10,900 SF
While the building has its own identity, we respected the existing campus by borrowing cues and incorporating contextual materials into the design.
Now complete, the new building will serve the students, staff and community of Walnut Elementary School well - for many years to come.

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Cedarcreek Elementary School New Multipurpose Room

Saugus Union School District

SGH Architects was tasked with the design of a new 9,000-square-foot multipurpose building for Saugus Union School District.

Featuring a clean and modern aesthetic, the design includes exposed structural steel framing, flexible assembly space, and large glass walls for an abundance of natural light.

The new multipurpose building includes a warming kitchen, increases student capacity over the old multipurpose room, and provides for larger school assemblies and community events.

NATURAL LIGHT CONTRIBUTES TO IMPROVING STUDENT BEHAVIOR, CREATES LESS ANXIETY, AND HELPS THE BRAIN TO FOCUS
Exposed structural steel framing adds to the clean and modern design aesthetic of this flexible multipurpose room.

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Charles Helmers Elementary School Classroom Addition

Saugus Union School District

Charles Helmers Elementary School in Santa Clarita, California, faced challenges due to a rapidly growing student population and limited space. Initially, the school considered using a nearby public park for additional play areas, but safety concerns led to the dismissal of this plan.

As enrollment increased, the school installed 18 portable classrooms, which consumed nearly all of the hardcourt play areas, leaving students with little space for outdoor activities. To address this, the Saugus Union School District partnered with SGH Architects to design a two-story classroom addition, eliminating the need for portable buildings.

The new addition reclaimed over 60,000 square feet of play area, offering students ample space for recreation. It also included a state-of-the-art Flex Lab and outdoor learning spaces, enhancing the school’s educational environment. This transformation highlights the impact of thoughtful design in improving both facilities and the student experience.

  • Services ProvidedFull Architectural Services
  • Principal in chargeScott Griffith, AIA
  • Size16,000 SF
The new Classroom Building incorporates sustainable features such as solatubes for natural day lighting, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and water-saving plumbing fixtures.
Redesigned hardcourt play areas surround the new Classroom Addition, providing ample areas for students to play and explore.

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James Foster Elementary School New Classroom and Science Classroom Building

Saugus Union School District

Challenge accepted! The Saugus Union School District approached SGH Architects to design a new 2-story Classroom and Flexible Science Classroom Building on a crowded site to replace several aging relocatable buildings. Topography, site access, and student safety were the primary concerns of the project and SGH Architects developed, with the District, a plan that minimizes the impact of construction on the site by exploring a modular option and separating the project into increments so that utilities, foundation, and site work could be done over the Summer break and the buildings (built off-site) could be set over the Winter break.

  • Services ProvidedFull Architectural Services
  • Principal in chargeScott Griffith, AIA
  • Size13,000 SF
The new state-of-the-art classrooms include many sustainable features and will strive to achieve LEED Silver or Gold certification.

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