Rita Atkinson Residences

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Webcor and Valerio Dewalt Train Associates were selected to design and construct this project through an invited design competition to deliver a 226 unit housing development on the University of California San Diego’s medical campus. The $59 million development is a nine floor structure comprised of two bedroom units and amenity spaces. Through rigorous coordination and teamwork, the project will be completed, on budget, in September of 2010, a full year ahead of the original schedule. At the termination of a the future academic mall on the medical campus, the Rita Atkinson Residences act as the focal point with an implied symmetry about the mall axis. Upon arrival, this symmetry is deconstructed and forms the basis for the two “L” shaped residential wings. A green roof, designed to act as a gathering space, aligns with the mall elevation, further reinforcing the connection. A large central courtyard provides recreation area for gathering and study. Both unit types are designed to emphasize views and connection to the exterior, and utilize natural ventilation for temperature mitigation. On target to achieve a LEED Silver rating, recycled materials were used throughout the job, and kiosks have been integrated into each floor highlighting the sustainable initiatives of the project and the university at large. TEAM MEMBERS o Joe Valerio, VDTA Project Design Principal o Tom Daly, VDTA Project Architect Manager o Andy Shreck, Webcor Project Executive o John Beccaria, Webcor Project Director CLIENT REFERENCE o Mark Cunningham, Executive Director of Housing - UCSD T: 858.534.4015
Project Information
Project Address: 
100 Osler Lane, La Jolla, CA 92037
Project Owner/ Developer: 
University of California San Diego
Owner Contact Name/ Email: 
Mark Cunningham / mcunningham@ucsd.edu
Project Architect/ Designer: 
Joseph Valerio / Valerio Dewalt Train Associates, Inc.
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Thumbs way up.

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 22:41.
This building is a great addition to the campus.

ORCHID

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 20:02.
This is a fabulous project and one that embraces the diverse community at UCSD. Accolades to the team responsible for the project.

Orchid

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 18:53.
It's so related to the site, with layers and levels that make the building very fun to be in and to travel through. The colors are great, and the apartments are unique.

A great example for Orchid

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 16:47.
Inspiring in everyway, a breath of fresh air on campus. This sculptural structure sits beautifully on the site. The geoemtric planes of color have an eye catching quality giving it an added dimension to the buliding.

A View from the Team

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 02:15.
As a graduate of UCLA, I have long experience with the UC system. When we first became aware of the project our entire team had only one thing in mind. How could our building support the unique student experience that is critical on every UC campus. We thought it was critical to create a unique sense of place. I have to admit, this was in part driven by my own experience at UCLA, but it was also was a byproduct of a team that came from campuses all across the US. Our goal was to be both symbolic and sculptural. We accept both the orchids and the onions. Joe Valerio, UM B. Arch. 1970, UCLA M. Arch. 1973

Nomination 2nd - Orchid

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 00:01.
UCSD Health Sciences Graduate Student Housing is set to open this fall for students in continuing education. This building deserves a vase of orchids. It's a remarkable taste to form and a true work of art, also giving compliment to the renowned library that catches the eye. The colors and materials represent the future of building green and a university that participates in a sustainable future. The windows will offer great views for the students all around and it will encourage a place of study and rest to those who are serious about their advancements in knowledge. I'm sure that most architects will agree that this building displays a very mature fabrication. I give props to UCSD and the Valerio Dewalt Train team for such an achievement and congratulations to all the project teams.

UCSD and entire project team wins big.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 23:17.
I personally wish to commend all those who worked so hard to make this not only the best looking housing project on campus, but also a project the UC can benefit from by completing a year ahead of schedule. The team should celebrate the unique, crisp and thoughtful design, the high quality of all finishes inside and out, and the countless compliments from the community. It's the passion of many that has been combined into this team effort, and it sets the standard for this new wave of constrution at the UCSD campus.

UCSD GSH Rita Atkinson Residences

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 23:16.
This project is a success from design to contract execution. Truly a new landmark building in the UCSD campus portfolio. I especially enjoy the "bite" taken out of the roofline. It's as if a knife sliced the top corner off the building. Very cool.