Chabot College Library and Learning Connection - Hayward, CA

The new Library + Learning Connection (LLC) at Chabot College is a 100,000 square foot, $91 million flagship project designed by Group 4 Architecture (Architect of Record) in collaboration with HMC Architects (Co-Design Architect). Located at the heart of the campus’s Grand Court, the LLC was envisioned as a hub of inclusion and innovation, created through an intensive planning process that engaged students, faculty, and campus leaders.

ECO Cladding’s concealed subframing system supports 12,000 square feet of TAKTL ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) panels, seamlessly integrated into the building’s contemporary design. The architecture reflects the campus’s mid-century forms while introducing outdoor learning areas and reimagined library spaces that respond to the needs of non-traditional and multicultural student populations.

Opened for the Fall 2024 semester, the LLC is already reshaping student life as a vibrant center for collaboration, equity, and academic support.

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