Education Projects
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Cleo Gordon Elementary School – Modernization & Expansion
Location: Fairfield, CA
Size: 16,500 SF
Stories: 1 Story
Completion: September 2023
Use: Educational
Architect:tBP/Architecture
BASE Design provided structural engineering services for the modernization and expansion of Cleo Gordon Elementary School, enhancing an established K–5 campus to better support contemporary learning environments.
The project included the construction of a new classroom building and a new Library/Media Center, creating updated instructional spaces and shared academic resources for students and staff. Site improvements—including reconfigured parking, improved drop-off circulation, and new landscaping—strengthen campus organization and safety while establishing a renewed architectural presence.
Structural systems were developed to support open, flexible interior configurations and durable long-term performance within an active school setting. The completed project provides a resilient framework aligned with the district’s evolving educational vision.
Monta Vista High School – Campus Modernization | Multi-Year Project
Location: Cupertino, CA
Size: Multi-Building Campus Modernization + 3,000 SF Music Building
Stories: Various
Use: Educational
Architect: Derivi Castellanos Architects
BASE Design provided structural engineering services for the comprehensive, multi-year modernization of the Monta Vista High School campus. The project encompassed upgrades to multiple existing buildings, enhancing functionality, safety, and long-term performance while the campus remained operational.
The modernization also included the construction of a new approximately 3,000-square-foot music building designed to support performing arts programs and contemporary educational needs. Structural solutions were developed to integrate seamlessly with the existing campus fabric while accommodating phased construction and evolving program requirements.
Hillview Junior High School – Replacement Campus
Completely New Construction
Location: Pittsburg, CA
Size: Approx. 107,000 SF
Stories: 1–2
Use: Educational
Architect: Derivi Castellanos Architects
BASE Design provided structural engineering services for the phased replacement of Hillview Junior High School while the existing campus remained operational. The project includes a new approximately 76,000-square-foot, two-story steel-framed Classroom/Administration building, a 15,000-square-foot Multi-Purpose building, and a 16,600-square-foot Gymnasium building.
Structural systems were designed to address large-span assembly and athletic spaces, and campus-wide constructability within an occupied site. The project was divided into three construction increments, requiring detailed phasing coordination and temporary condition considerations.