Project Details
The University of California, Merced plans to construct Classroom and Office Building 3 (COB3), a 36,000 ASF facility, with completion expected in late 2027. The building will include three major instructional spaces: a large performing arts auditorium, a round lecture hall, and a medium case-style lecture hall. Located on the current Academic Office Annex (AOA) site, COB3 will complete the Social Justice Quad and serve as a central hub for advising services within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (SSHA), as well as support campus-wide student learning services, and will be the new home of the Department of Political Science. A key feature will be the Center for Analytical Political Engagement (CAPE) on the first floor, fostering active political discussions and engagement. The all-electric building is designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification and reflects UC Merced’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by reducing bias and promoting equity and belonging
Project Budget: $75 Million
GSF: 60,000
Delivery Method: Design build
Completion Date: December 2027
