University of California Los Angeles, California The University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) hosts over 42,000 undergraduate students a year and guarantees two years of university housing to freshmen. Approximately 90% of freshmen live in university-operated facilities, which range from traditional coed residence halls to apartment-like suites. To address the demand for housing, UCLA has recently engaged in several renovation and construction projects across the campus, which will continue for years to come.
The Challenge UCLA’s Housing Services Department was seeking a partner that could provide low-maintenance and extremely durable products for a large number of student residences. The design called for an updated look, with the installation of contemporary products for the kitchens and bathrooms. The products selected for the refurbished units needed to be ADA compliant to meet Multifamily building codes.
The Solution The Symmons contemporary Sereno® Kitchen faucet in Stainless Steel Radiance® PVD was selected for installation in student housing with kitchen layouts. Symmons Dia® shower systems and lavatory faucets in Satin Nickel Radiance® PVD were selected for all residence bathrooms. Coordinating Sereno accessories in Satin Nickel Radiance® PVD completed the updated look of the student housing bathrooms. Symmons ADA compliant grab bars, hand showers and shower seats were paired with Dia premium products to provide a similar modern style for ADA specified units. Symmons products selected for this project are certified and in compliance with the California state regulations regarding low lead products.
The Outcome Symmons has become a solid partner for the UCLA Housing Services Department in the renovation of the current and future student residence facilities. Symmons provides kitchen and bath products for the many building layouts across the UCLA campus as well as products for the public restrooms in the general areas.
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