Project Overview

This project addresses the demand for enrollment in the Performing Arts programs by constructing a new complex that will combine music, drama, theater arts, and communication programs into a single facility. The new building will replace outdated facilities with electrical deficiencies and outmoded configurations. The new structure will take advantage of the potential use of commonly required spaces to improve overall utilization and flexible spaces that help programs in meeting higher demands anticipated in the near future.

 

Status: Construction

Project Costs: Measure J=$92,005,166; Local=$163,859; Capital Outlay=$43,787,000

Architect of Record: Perkins Eastman  Architects DPC

Project Manager: John Erickson

General Contractor: SJ Amoroso

Construction Manager: Kitchell/CEM, Inc. 

Program Management: MAAS Companies

Construction Start: May 2025

Anticipated Construction Completion: Summer 2028

 

 

Future Site For New Performing Arts Complex

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Rendering Pictures

Upcoming Milestones

  • Foundation Work at Orchestra Pit

Impacts and Closures

  • Working is scheduled Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Expect some noise, dust, and loss of use parking lot during construction

Emergency Contact:

  • Mike McNally: 714-433-2326

Q3 2025 Project Update

New Performing Arts Complex

July 

Work on tree demolition and debris removal was underway in mid-July. Rough grading, excavation, and sub-grading preparations were underway for the orchestra pit and basement. The Southern California Edison (SCE) line installation are being addressed for the existing hydronic lines at the existing chiller plant that are being addressed with the Wilshire Chiller Plant Team.

August

The City of Fullerton granted an encroachment permit entrance to allow for the entrance and exit of equipment using the two established gates between the New Performing Arts Complex and Wilshire Chiller Plant Relocation. This permit also supported traffic control during the delivery of oversized equipment. Demolition tasks were completed by the third week of July. Potholing was underway to locate any existing underground items that may need to be removed before excavation activities commence in mid-August.

Grading and over-excavation for the building layout commenced on the west side along Lemon Street. The certification for the building pad for the West Building was completed by late August.  Testing for contaminated soils also concluded. Following the contaminated soils investigation, the excavation of the Orchestra pit and certified pad will commence and is anticipated to be completed by early September. Subsequently, caisson drilling and grade beam installation will begin once the pad has been certified.

Additionally, coordination was underway between the Construction Management Team and the exiting FF&E coordinator for the handover of information and documents for future FF&E coordination.

Preparations are being made for a groundbreaking ceremony to coincide with the start of the Fall 2025 semester.