Portfolio: Project Details
Jolly Giant Dining Commons, CSU Humboldt
Seismic Renovation
Arcata, CA
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Interactive Resources was retained by the California State University system to
perform a seismic evaluation of the Jolly Giant Commons and Bridges. The
Commons 34,500 square feet of enclosed area is utilized as a multi-purpose
facility serving the Campus’ resident student community. Uses include a large
food service facility, Housing and Dining offices and maintenance shops, and
student recreation facilities. Built in 1967, the building is constructed of
non-ductile reinforced concrete columns, floor and roof slabs, with some shear
walls and with concrete and steel floor and roof beams. The Bridges are
constructed of concrete, and link the Commons to the surrounding residence
halls.
We determined that the building and bridges did not meet seismic performance
requirements, and that extensive seismic upgrading would be required to meet
California State University/Seismic Review Board performance criteria.
Interactive Resources prepared construction documents for the seismic upgrade
of the building and bridges, and extensive interior and exterior renovation of
the building.
A major component of the building renovation was accessibility improvements,
which included a system of two exterior elevators and bridges that connect the
building to the upper campus level. Additional accessibility improvements
included the renovation of toilet rooms, exterior ramps, and accessible
parking.
Interior improvements included the expansion of ground floor student recreation
and meeting areas, and the expansion and renovation of the third floor food
service and dining facility. Exterior improvements included new areas of metal
and low-slope roofs, new storefront systems, canopy-covered walkways, and
extensive renovation of the entrance plaza.
This project required extensive phasing and coordination planning, as the
building was required to remain open during construction in order to continue
providing student resident services.
