Merritt College Horticulture Complex

Tendrils of connection between classrooms, greenhouses, and gardens

The renovation of Merritt College’s aging Horticulture Complex creates a functional and welcoming home for students, faculty, and the broader community. Updated classrooms, labs, and greenhouses now better support hands-on learning and modern instructional needs. In collaboration with BASE Landscape Architecture, the design strengthens the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, integrating gardens and work areas that bring teaching and community engagement together.

Project Details

Oakland, CA

Location

19,275 SF

Size

$27M

Construction Budget

In Process

STATUS
Team

IDA Structural Engineers

STRUCTURAL

Blue Forest Engineering

MECHANICAL/PLUMBING

RIJA, Inc.

ELECTRICAL

Sherwood Design Engineers

CIVIL

BASE Landscape Architecture

LANDSCAPE

Mack5

Cost Estimating

Ross Luthin

Signage

Prospiant, Inc.

Greenhouse Consultant

Peralta Colleges

Photographer

Peralta Colleges/Faiza Ali

Photographer
Proposed project site plan
Project Details

Oakland, CA

Location

19,275 SF

Size

$27M

Construction Budget

In Process

STATUS
Team

IDA Structural Engineers

STRUCTURAL

Blue Forest Engineering

MECHANICAL/PLUMBING

RIJA, Inc.

ELECTRICAL

Sherwood Design Engineers

CIVIL

BASE Landscape Architecture

LANDSCAPE

Mack5

Cost Estimating

Ross Luthin

Signage

Prospiant, Inc.

Greenhouse Consultant

Peralta Colleges

Photographer

Peralta Colleges/Faiza Ali

Photographer

The renovation of Merritt College’s aging Horticulture Complex creates a functional and welcoming home for students, faculty, and the broader community. Updated classrooms, labs, and greenhouses now better support hands-on learning and modern instructional needs. In collaboration with BASE Landscape Architecture, the design strengthens the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, integrating gardens and work areas that bring teaching and community engagement together.

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