Overview
With the 2020 Project, the social heart of UC Merced has shifted southward to Little Lake. New mixed-use buildings engage with the lake to create an active, vibrant place for students, faculty and the community to learn from each other and exchange ideas.
One of the most prominent facilities along Little Lake is the Conference Center. The facility includes a large ballroom, several meeting rooms and multiple seminar rooms designed to serve the campus and community for a range of activities such as:
- Scholarly conferences and seminars
- Student-focused events
- Community events
The 2020 Project was delivered in three phases, with the Conference Center completed as part of the third and final phase in Fall 2020.
Project Details
Architect: Mahlum
Program: Student Life
Developer: Plenary Properties Merced
Contractor: Webcor
Size: 25,000 GSF
Sustainability: LEED Gold target
Completion Date: Fall 2020
