Shasta College

An adaptable hub for administration, outreach, and nontraditional learning

Project Type: Educational/Office
Location: Redding, CA
Scope: Shell & Core, Tenant Improvement

This new building in Redding, CA serves as Shasta College’s administrative center and a home for a wide range of public-facing programs. The architectural program is unusually complex—supporting everything from executive leadership and college operations to workforce development, parenting classes, and public health education.

To support long-term adaptability, the design favors flexibility over finish. Exposed structure, open ceilings, and a lab-like material palette keep the space efficient, legible, and reconfigurable. Views of Mount Shasta anchor shared spaces, while enclosed offices and meeting rooms are designed as discrete volumes nested within the larger plan.

Shasta College in Redding, California. Part of Block 7 Development. A modern multi-story building with large glass windows reflecting the sky with clouds, some trees, and cars parked on the street.
Shasta College in Redding, California. Part of Block 7 Development. People working on laptops at a conference room table with large windows and a view of mountains and cityscape.

Anchored by the Landscape

North-facing glazing frames direct views of Mount Shasta, bringing in daylight and a strong visual anchor. Shared spaces are oriented around this connection, giving even internal administrative work a sense of place.

Shasta College in Redding, California. Part of Block 7 Development. Open-plan modern office with employees working at desks, large windows, exposed ceiling with industrial piping, and artwork on the walls.

Programmed for Complexity

The building supports a layered set of uses—from executive leadership to state-funded programs for the broader community. The plan balances privacy, accessibility, and adaptability across a highly variable set of users and schedules.

Shasta College in Redding, California. Part of Block 7 Development. Empty modern waiting area or lounge with wooden floors, a white table, gray chairs, glass walls, and a view of the outside with cloudy sky and trees.
Shasta College in Redding, California. Part of Block 7 Development. A hallway inside an office building with glass walls on both sides, hardwood flooring, and a ceiling with exposed piping and modern light fixtures.

Exposed Systems, Intentional Aesthetic

By keeping structure, mechanical systems, and utilities visible, the design eliminates the need for costly fire-rated construction. This decision shaped the project’s lab-like atmosphere, making it feel clear, efficient, and honest.

Shasta College in Redding, California. Part of Block 7 Development.

Spaces Within Spaces

Rather than subdividing the interior with corridors and drywall, the plan clusters private offices and meeting rooms as discrete volumes within the open floor plate. This creates a flexible field of use while maintaining acoustic and visual separation.

Shasta College in Redding, California. Part of Block 7 Development. A modern conference room with large windows, wooden ceiling, and people working on laptops at a long white table.
Shasta College in Redding, California. Part of Block 7 Development. Modern multi-story building with large glass windows and the sign 'Shasta College' on the upper right side, with a street and trees in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.