Project Start Date: Spring 2020
Construction Start Date: Summer 2024
Completion Date: Fall 2025
Project Description:
The Library Renovation Project at Irvine Valley College (IVC) delivers a fully upgraded, student-centered library that blends comfort, accessibility, and functionality. Spanning multiple phases, the project enhances both the building’s interior and exterior, modernizes its systems, and expands spaces to better support academic success and community connection.
Key improvements include:
- A 3,000 sq. ft. shaded outdoor patio with shaded seating, vending, and power/data access — designed for studying, group work, and meetings, with food and beverages welcome.
- The new outdoor patio features a fully equipped Coffee & Concessions stand offering coffee drinks and assorted pre-packaged foods, with service available both inside the patio and via an exterior walk-up window.
- Acoustical upgrades to reduce noise and improve focus in study zones.
- Replacement of south/west-facing window systems for improved comfort, natural lighting, and energy efficiency. First-floor restroom renovations to enhance ADA accessibility.
- Circulation desk replacement and reconfiguration for better service and traffic flow. Additional study space and sound mitigation measures to foster productivity.
- Lighting upgrades and replacement of outdated fixtures to improve visibility and ambiance.
- Roofing replacement and HVAC system upgrades to ensure reliable climate control, improved indoor air quality, and greater energy efficiency.
With these improvements, the library is transformed into a vibrant hub for learning, collaboration, and student wellness — a space where the IVC community can gather, connect, and thrive.
