SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL DISCOVERY
BUILDING Education
Project Data
| Number of Collars | Bay Spacing | Structure Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 153 | 38’-0” | 1360 tons |
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| Location: | Santa Monica, CA |
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| Region: | Southern California |
| Owner: | Santa Monica -Malibu Unified School District |
| GC: | McCarthy Construction |
| Engineer: | Saiful Bouquet Structural Engineers |
| Architect: | HED Design |
| Steel Fabricator: | ConXtech / Zamil |
| Steel Erector: | ConXtech |
| ConXtech Scope: | Main Structural Steel |
Project Narrative
The Santa Monica High School Discovery Building is a new 3-story structure erected on top of podium level parking. This innovative building was designed using the “open building” design concept, with a flexible, open-column grid, raised floors and non-load bearing walls which can be reconfigured over time. ConXtech’s brace-free structural solution was an integral part of making that possible. The project has been recognized as the winner of the ENR California Best Projects 2022: Best K-12 Education, among various other recognitions.
