BCA Architects Current News

BCA’s San Jose Headquarters is a “green” model of efficiency and the firm has obtained LEED Certification for BCA’s new building at 505 South Market Street in downtown San Jose, CA (receipt of official U.S. Green Building Council plaque pending any day).By integrating energy-efficiency, sustainability and water reduction attributes, BCA Architects was also able to recycle about 84 percent of the existing building structure and divert 89 percent of construction waste from the landfill.

“As architects, we believe in sustainability as a way of life and we believe in leading by example,”said BCA Architect Petya Kisyova, AIA, LEED AP.

BCA Headquarters

On time and on budget, the new Marshall Elementary School campus and new classroom building at Edison Elementary School in Anaheim City School District are both nearing final DSA (Division of the State Architect) approval next month and will begin construction later this year.The reconstructed Marshall Elementary campus is designed in traditional Mission style architecture and will be able to better support the educational needs of the Anaheim community while housing up to 1,000 students.Outdoor play areas will be maximized through joint-use of the adjacent city park.The new building at Edison Elementary is a contemporary design that echo’s the existing campus architecture.

“It was a challenge to craft a structure that was both functional and blended into the existing environment but we were able to do that by building upon the primary architectural elements of the campus such as deep overhang walkways, expansive glazing units, and incorporating outdoor learning spaces that merge the existing buildings with the new,” stated BCA Project Manager, Monica Grau-Parker.

Marshall ES

Edison ES

· Local talent and workers are contributing to the next Merced, CA showcase for an educational building project.The final building foundations are being poured today for the new 2,000-student El Capitan High School in Merced, CA, designed by BCA Architects for the Merced Union High School District.The project broke ground in June 2011 and is on schedule to be completed in June 2013.

This project is helping stimulate the local economy–roughly 50 percent of the project expenditures are through local suppliers and subcontractors working in harmony.

El Capitan HS

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Stand by for the ceremonial ribbon to be cut before the end of the year as construction is on schedule for the new Lincoln Elementary School (Anaheim City School District).BCA Architects solved an urban space and efficiency issue by building up instead of out.The school was designed as a two-story campus in order to minimize the building’s footprint in an urban environment, while maximizing gathering areas for the students and community.The design blends traditional Spanish-style with modern architecture.A historic statue of Abe Lincoln from the original school is being restored to place within the new campus.Faculty anticipates moving in over Winter Break.

Lincoln ES

· BCA Architects, working closely with Erickson Hall Construction, recently rejuvenated Clara Barton Elementary, located in Anaheim’s City School District.The campus-wide modernization included removing all of the existing materials, gutting all three of the campus’ buildings down to the frame, rebuilding each structure and then blending in landscaping.The integrity of the original structures was in good shape, which meant the buildings could be salvaged and improved.This saved the District a great deal of money, shortened construction completion time and left the students of Clara Barton with a brand new school inside and out.It is estimated that the new campus, which has all new utilities, extended the life of the campus another 40 years or more.

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