HED and McCarthy selectedto design new East LosAngeles Community CollegeDistrict Kinesiology,Wellness, and AthleticComplex

The HED and McCarthy design-build team has been selected to spearhead the design and construction of the new East Los Angeles Community College (ELAC) District Kinesiology, Wellness, and Athletic Complex (KWAC) in Monterey Park, CA. The new, 110,000-square-foot KWAC is positioned to be the catalyst for the evolution of the west side of campus, acting as the anchor for a Student Wellness Village that will be counterpart and complementary to the Student Success Village centered around the library. This new complex will offer students a place to develop connections with peers, the larger community and outdoors, increasing student success and academic excellence.

The design approach for this facility draws inspiration from the healing power of nature to fulfill the vision of a model for wellness and health. The project site creates an opportunity for the building to be the prominent face of ELAC as a campus gateway and a destination for those attending sporting events. Located at the intersection of two main vehicular access points along Avenida Cesar Chavez and Bleakwood Avenue, the building will create a bustling campus hub for Kinesiology. The new structure is not just a building on campus but will enhance the overall campus experience by promoting wellness and health. The project’s goal to ‘be a center focused on health and wellness that connects the larger ELAC community to the surrounding neighborhood’ will create an identity for this collegiate level facility.  The building is anticipated to be completed and occupied in 2029. 

HED and McCarthy in partnership with Build LACCD, are excited to continue demonstrating their commitment to delivering impactful facilities that support our community both educationally and economically, by engaging the local workforce in Los Angeles. 

“We are very proud of the partnership McCarthy and HED have formed with Build LACCD through our work at Pierce College and now here at ELAC. This building will be an important part of ELAC’s future, and we are thankful that Build LACCD has trusted our team with their vision for the future of this campus,” said Nate Huntley Project Director.