Los Angeles Community College District, West Los Angeles College Plant Facilities & Shops Replacement

AE3 is providing architectural services for a new 17,000 SF Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations building at the West Los Angeles Campus, replacing an outdated 1950s structure with a modern, efficient, and sustainable facility. The design features a linear, high-bay pre-engineered building oriented to the service yard for seamless operational access, supported by a cantilevered overhang that creates a flexible, sheltered staging area. Administrative offices, training rooms, a break area, and a dedicated plan room are organized at the front of the building to support staff needs and streamline daily workflows. Clad in a durable metal panel system, the new facility presents a contemporary, campus-appropriate façade while significantly improving functionality, capacity, and long-term performance. The existing building will be demolished to allow for phased, minimally disruptive construction, and the project team is targeting LEED Gold certification in alignment with the campus’s sustainability goals.

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Role: Prime Architect
Size: 17,000 SF
Status: Ongoing