Cerritos High School

Cerritos, California

Firm

Huckabee

Client

ABC Unified School District

Area

117,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$18,226,974

Completion Date

09/2023

Chipper Hatter

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The Cerritos High School media center is housed in a single-story building that is shared with the school’s administrative offices. Reconstruction turned the existing library, book storage, and staff lounge into an adaptable space that serves as the new media center. Disjointed spaces were consolidated into a more fluid and cohesive environment that enhances flexibility for students and teachers.

The media center’s hub is a gathering space that features movable book shelfs and comfortable seating. Surrounding flex space includes a classroom, a collaboration room, small group study rooms, and a workroom/book storage. A corner of the media center was designed as a cafe to further denote versatility in the environment while creating an inviting space for engagement.

The materiality is warm, welcoming, and reflective of the school’s brand. Acoustic elements and lighting add visual stimulus as they curve across the ceiling, bringing focus to the center of the room where the school mascot is incorporated into the design. Openness and transparency help filter in natural light and create a sense of connection.