UC San Diego Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood, CA
Image credit: © Kitchell & UCSD
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided geotechnical observation and testing services for the UC San Diego Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood, a major new mixed-use campus development in La Jolla, California.
Key Information
Project Name: UC San Diego Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood
Client: UC San Diego
Location: La Jolla, California
Completion Date: 2024
Services Provided: Geotechnical Observation, Geotechnical Testing
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The Challenge
Large-Scale Mixed-Use Campus Development with Underground Parking
The Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood of UC San Diego includes five buildings ranging from 9 to 21 stories, providing approximately 2,000 new undergraduate beds, classrooms, administration offices, a 480-seat auditorium, conference/meeting spaces, restaurants, and retail—all totaling roughly 900,000 gross square feet.
The 11.8-acre site at the southwestern edge of the La Jolla campus required significant grading and coordination with existing campus infrastructure, including a valet drop-off, transit hub, Ridge Walk extension, and recreation/wellness spaces. The project also incorporated four levels of below-grade parking for about 1,200 vehicles, adding complexity to excavation and foundation construction.
The Solution
Integrated Geotechnical Observation and Testing Services
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided comprehensive geotechnical observation and testing services to support safe, compliant construction throughout all project phases.
Core Services Provided:
Geotechnical observation and support for site grading and excavation
Testing of soils, cuts, and fills for deep building foundations
Verification of foundation systems and structural support
Field observation to ensure compliance with project specifications and codes
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided comprehensive geotechnical observation and testing services to support safe, compliant construction throughout all project phases.
Core Services Provided:
Geotechnical observation and support for site grading and excavation
Testing of soils, cuts, and fills for deep building foundations
Verification of foundation systems and structural support
Field observation to ensure compliance with project specifications and codes
The Results
A Modern, Mixed-Use Residential and Academic Campus Development
Through coordinated geotechnical services, Ninyo & Moore a SOCOTEC Company, supported the successful delivery of a high-capacity, multi-functional campus neighborhood.
Key Outcomes:
Verified performance of grading, foundation, and underground parking systems
Provided quality assurance for soil and structural conditions
Ensured compliance with UC San Diego design and construction standards
Image credits: © Kitchell & UCSD
