Valley Performing Arts Center at California State University, Northridge, Opening 2010
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Facility Design

 

Lobby

HVAC System

State of the Arts (.pdf)

Floorplans

First Floor

Parterre

Second Floor

Third Floor

 

 

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The Valley Performing Arts Center at Cal State Northridge features a dramatic and elegant signature design by the Minneapolis-based architectural firm of Hammel, Green and Abrahamson. Planned for the northwest corner of Nordhoff Street and Lindley Avenue, the Center will include:

  • a 1,700-seat hall acoustically adjustable to accommodate all types of performances
  • a 178-seat black box theater for experimental and smaller-scale student productions
  • 2 full-size rehearsal spaces
  • indoor and outdoor public and entertainment areas
  • a lecture hall, labs, and other academic spaces
  • technical support space and capability for audio and video recording and electronic amplification
  • full studio/administrative space for campus radio station KCSN-FM, which Los Angeles magazine proclaims “stands out … in a city of superb college-affiliated radio stations.”

Facility Sustainability

Maintaining and improving the environment is a primary consideration in the site design for the Valley Performing Arts Center. The building was specifically sited to retain the large oak trees along Orange Grove Walk. In addition, significant trees along the east side of the site will be boxed and relocated on campus. The project will result in a net addition of 150 trees, increasing the sequestration of carbon dioxide—a greenhouse gas—by approximately six tons annually within ten years. The added trees, combined with reflective roof surfaces, will provide natural shading and reduce heat island effect, thereby reducing energy costs and making outdoor areas more useable during warmer months. Drought tolerant grasses and ground coverings will be incorporated to reduce water consumption across the site.   In addition, a state-of-the-art HVAC system will be used resulting in energy efficiency exceeding CA Title 24 requirements by 15%. The HVAC system demands will be met through the new hydrogen fuel cell satellite plant which eliminates the need for major chillers and boilers at the building. For more information on the HVAC system, please refer to the "State of the Arts" article on the left.