Construction Underway on South Campus Plaza at San Diego State University

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Construction is underway on the South Campus Plaza, a mixed-use student housing and retail project located on the campus of San Diego State University.

Sundt Construction, Inc. was selected as the design-build contractor for the $143-million project, which includes two residential buildings above all ground-floor retail, and an adjacent parking structure. Upon completion, the residence halls will house 608 beds in double-occupancy student rooms, 32 single-occupancy student rooms, three staff apartments and three visiting scholar studios.

“We have a longstanding history with San Diego State University and believe our work on South Campus Plaza will further solidify that great relationship,” said Sundt Area Manager Jon Wald. “These new facilities will not only enhance the quality of life for students and the campus community, but also create a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining destination for the community as a whole.”

Designed by SVA Architects and SGPA Architecture and Planning to achieve LEED Silver certification from the United States Green Building Council, the project spans nearly 350,000 square feet and features student learning spaces, multipurpose rooms, faculty offices, study areas, lounges and a community kitchen. Student amenities in the building also will include a mail room, bicycle storage, laundry room and trash chutes.

Located immediately south of the SDSU Transit Center, between Hardy Avenue and Montezuma Road, South Campus Plaza is expected to be completed in late 2016.