Long Beach City College – Student Center (Building E)

A Hub for Student Life

The new Student Center at Long Beach City College is envisioned as the Student’s House on campus, a welcoming destination that brings dining, gathering, and essential student services together under one roof. Designed to support connection and daily campus life, the Center creates an active, inclusive environment for both students and visitors.

Designed for Experience

Targeting LEED Silver, the building emphasizes collaboration, accessibility, and intuitive wayfinding. Contemporary in expression yet respectful of campus history, the architecture opens gracefully to the main mall, strengthening campus flow and reinforcing a sense of arrival.

A Place for Community

A challenge-turned-opportunity was the rapid growth of the College’s eSports Lab. Initially planned to be housed in the Center, the program’s success and expansion ultimately required more space, prompting its relocation to another building. This unexpected change inspired a new opportunity for engagement. A large projection screen designed into the 3-story volume of the Center will livestream eSports competitions, transforming the space into a flexible venue for gathering, events, and shared campus experiences.