College of Alameda
New Center
for Liberal Arts

Roebbelen’s Role:
Construction Manager

Location:
Alameda, California

Owner:
Peralta Community College District

Architect:
Noll and Tam Design

Contractor:
Overaa

Delivery Method:
Design Build

Square Footage – New Construction:
54,000 SF

Construction Cost:
$32.8 Million

Project Timeline:

Start Date:
2018

Completion Date:
2020

College of Alameda New Center for Liberal Arts

Roebbelen’s Role:
Construction Manager

Location:
Alameda, California

Owner:
Peralta Community College District

Architect:
Noll and Tam Design

Contractor:
Overaa

Delivery Method:
Design Build

Square Footage – New Construction:
54,000 SF

Construction Cost:
$32.8 Million

Project Timeline:

Start Date:
2018

Completion Date:
2020

College of Alameda New Center for Liberal Arts

Bringing Programs Together

54,000 SF Facility Provides Modern Learning Experience

An art gallery, state-of-the-art technology – even a café. Those are some of the features of the New Center for Liberal Arts at the College of Alameda. The new 54,000 SF facility houses existing programs on the campus but brings them together for an enhanced academic experience. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the new facility is LEED Silver certified.

The project included:
• A two-story administration wing with conference rooms, offices, and seminar rooms along with a three-story classroom building housing 20 classrooms – both joined by a central atrium
• A community multi-purpose space that serves as an art gallery and space for special exhibits
• Laboratories for apparel design and merchandising
• State-of-the-art technology and systems
• A café
• Outdoor seating