College of the Desert Palm Springs Campus
Rendering courtesy of WRNS
Americas · 2027
FROM THE ARCHITECT WRNS
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Inspired by Palm Springs’ Mid-Century Modernism, the architecture features clean lines, organic forms, and sweeping roofs that maximize shade and frame views of the San Jacinto Mountains. Structural tree-like columns and palm bark-inspired screens provide identity and functionality, creating a welcoming environment for students and the community alike.
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A 31’-6” (9.6m) VS1-A100 facade will enclose the new Accelerator Laboratory at the Palm Springs Campus of College of the Desert. The design responds to the southern California climate with a large sunshade assembly supported by through-the-joint T brackets connecting to the VS1 mullions.
The R10 mullions are spaced at 5’ and base-loaded. Compression struts at the horizontal glass joints, a standard VS1 detail, provide bracing support to the slender VS1 mullion profile.
Innovation Glass is grateful for another WRNS-AGA-VS1 collaboration. This team brought to life the Dolby Theater, which features a seamless VS1 facade-skylight transition.
2363 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
