November 1, 2007

CAL STATE

Cal State Fullerton’s Nutwood Avenue parking structure and architects, AC Martin Partners, received the award of merit from the Orange County chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

The honor was presented during the AIA 32nd annual Design Awards Gala.

The five-story facility at the corner of State College Boulevard and Nutwood Avenue was completed in 2004 and has space to park 2,500 vehicles.

Because of its size, the architecture was designed to create, large, unobstructed floor areas and features decorative screening that allows for air and light to enter the structure.

In the evening, the building’s lighting creates a soft glow to minimize glare and to welcome visitors to the campus’s arts district.

The structure was previously honored by the American Institute of Architects Long Beach Chapter, which presented its “Honor Award” for architectural design excellence to AC Martin Partners and the university in 2005.