Cal Maritime is one step closer to the addition of a new Lower
said Architect Robert Filary, also of Quattrocchi Kwok. “The
architects for campus comments and California State University
the far east portion of the building to allow for expansive glazed
Residence Hall. Conceptual drawings have been developed by Board of Trustees review.
proposed design consciously places lounge type spaces at
facades that provide a visual connection to academic life. The
“The new Lower Residence Hall will change the face and fabric
building is oriented on the site to acknowledge the beauty of
Kwok Architects. “The facility will place more student housing
“Two main entrances are positioned to be visible beacons from
of Cal Maritime,” said Architect Steven Kwok of Quattrocchi
Morrow Cove and San Pablo Bay.”
right next to the heart of the academic core of the campus, giv-
the waterfront,” said Filary.
ing them immediate access to those resources.”
“The proximity to the academic core provides an inherent con-
nection to promote Cal Maritime’s live-learn community mission,” CAL MARITIME
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In addition to residential living space, the new building will
include residential amenities and services as well as flex space to accommodate changing campus needs.
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