North Torry Pines Living and Learning
PROJECT INFO
Location: La Jolla, CA
Jurisdiction: UC San Diego, City of San Diego
Sq ft: 1.6 million
Construction Type: Mixed use (residential, academic, commercial, and dining)
Value: $628 million
Year Completed: Residential buildings 2020, Academic buildings 2021
Intelisyn Services: Project management services during the preconstruction, construction, and move-in phases.
Team:
- Owners: UC San Diego
- Architect: HKS and Safdie Rabines
- Contractor: Clark Construction
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The NTPLLN spans over 11-acres and provides 2,048 student beds in multiple mixed-use/residential structures, new Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences Public Engagement buildings that are connected via classroom-containing bridge. It also includes the largest lecture hall on campus – a 17,323 SF, 600-seat, stand-alone auditorium. Additional features include a public Craft Center, 9000 SF of ground floor retail, a market, extensive outdoor spaces, pedestrian and bike-friendly pathways, green plazas, with several options for dining and recreation.
Project-Specific Recognition:
- 2023 AIA COTE Top Ten Award: Recognized for outstanding environmental performance and design excellence
- 2021 Orchids & Onions Awards: Won an Orchid for architecture and the Teen Jury Award
- 2022 Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards: Named a finalist in the Spaces and Places category
- 2022 Special Commendation, Design for Discovery: Awarded by AIA California.
- 2021 AGC San Diego Build San Diego Awards : Received a Merit Award for Building Construction/Public Work
- 2021 CMAA San Diego Project of the Year Award: Recognized by the Construction Management Association of America.
- ACI San Diego Concrete Awards: Honored with a Residential Award.