CSU San Marcos University Student Union

Serving as the gateway building for the northern entrance of CSU San Marcos, the University Student Union is a hub of student life and recreation that is designed to support the campus as it grows.

The USU's central outdoor amphitheater functions as a hub with connections to student lounges, study spaces, retail, several cafés, and exhibit areas. A dining court providing a variety of indoor and outdoor seating offers students a range of cuisines all day. A conference facility organized around a flexible, multi-purpose ballroom that supports the Union’s large-scale events. Directly above the ballroom is a rooftop events terrace providing vistas north and south of the San Marcos hills. Drought tolerant plantings and a green roof are key sustainability components of the USU's terrace and create an inviting outdoor space for students to gather and relax. The collaborative design/build project was completed in Spring 2014.

 

Awards
Facility Design, Award of Excellence (ACUI), 2015
Outstanding Design, Architectural Portfolio (American School and University), 2015
LEED Gold Certification (United States Green Building Council), 2015

Client
CSU San Marcos
Location
San Marcos, CA
Team
Mark Hornberger
John Davis
Co Chau
Eric Gunther
Sam Pedapenki
SUSTAINABILITY RATING
LEED Gold
Photos
Bill Robinson Photography
Andrew Reed