Newbury Park High School STEM Building

Firm: Perkins Eastman Architects, DPC
Client: Conejo Valley Unified School District
Role: Architectural Designer / Job Captain
Duration: 2020–2021
Location: Newbury Park, California

Project Summary:
A new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) facility designed to expand Newbury Park High School’s educational capacity and create flexible, collaborative spaces that support hands-on learning. The design emphasized daylighting, energy efficiency, and a modern learning environment that integrates lab spaces with general classrooms to encourage interdisciplinary education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supported and coordinated the development of architectural documentation through the Design Development phase

• Assisted in preparing plans, elevations, and details to define spatial organization and design intent

• Collaborated with structural, MEP, and landscape consultants to integrate technical systems and site design

• Ensured compliance with California Building Code and ADA accessibility standards

• Contributed to presentation and coordination drawings used for client and district review meetings.