UC San Diego Nuevo East Graduate Student Housing

About the Project

The UC San Diego Nuevo East Graduate Student Housing project is a mixed-use residential and common amenity program that includes five low- and high-rise residential buildings housing 1,374 student beds in one- to four-bedroom apartments and townhomes. Nuevo East features a student wellness and resource center, known as the Exchange Building. The community is supported by a mix of shared amenities, including support spaces, laundry facilities, fitness and wellness areas, administrative offices, multi-purpose rooms, community gathering spaces, a public plaza and community gardens. The project features a surface parking lot with 550 spaces, including ADA-accessible spaces, electric vehicle charging areas and Clean Air Vehicle spaces.

 

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Quick Facts

  • Location La Jolla, California
  • Client University of California, San Diego
  • Architect Mithun
  • Industry Education
  • Line of Business Construction
  • Delivery Method Design-Build
  • Completion Date March 2020
  • Duration 32 months
  • Contract Value $ 220,431,088
  • Sustainability LEED Gold
  • Square Footage 712,000 SF

Awards

2023

  • DBIA National – Award of Merit – Educational Facilities
  • DBIA Western Pacific Region – Distinction Award

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