Structural & MEPF Engineering for The Master’s University – Centennial Campus, Santa Clarita, CA 

Total Area: 112,293 ft² 

S3DA Design is providing full Structural and MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) engineering services for the Centennial Campus expansion at The Master’s University. This multi-building academic development enhances science education, mathematics, athletics, worship facilities, and campus life. The project is currently in Design Development (DD) following completion of Schematic Design (SD). 

Campus Buildings 

Building A – Biological & Physical Science (20,556 ft²) 
Academic science building with laboratories, instructional classrooms, and faculty support areas. 

Building B – Math & Kinesiology (13,041 ft²) 
Academic and movement science facility with classrooms, offices, and collaboration spaces. 

Building C – Chapel (40,612 ft²) 
High-occupancy worship and assembly building designed for large gatherings and campus events. 

Building D – Practice Gym & Cafeteria (33,442 ft²) 
Athletic training facility and dining space supporting student life and recreation. 

Building E – Welcome Center (4,642 ft²) 
Administrative and admissions facility serving as the campus entry and reception hub. 

MEPF Works 

S3DA delivered fully coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems across all buildings: 

• HVAC systems with detailed heat load analysis and duct layout 

• Electrical power distribution, lighting layouts, panel schedules, and SLDs 

• Domestic water, sanitary, stormwater, and gas systems with riser diagrams 

• Fire sprinkler layouts with hydraulic calculations 

• Full interdisciplinary coordination to ensure constructability and code compliance 

Structural Works 

S3DA provided comprehensive structural engineering services including: 

• Gravity and lateral load analysis 

• Seismic design in compliance with California building codes 

• Foundation system design 

• Structural framing systems for classrooms, labs, gymnasium, and large-span chapel spaces 

• Structural support for mechanical equipment and service integration 

• Complete calculation packages and construction documentation 

Design Challenges 

• Limited ceiling plenum space in academic buildings restricting HVAC routing 

• Large mechanical system demands in the Chapel due to high occupancy and mixed-height spaces 

• Dense coordination of MEP systems in laboratory environments 

• Integration of large athletic and assembly spaces requiring long structural spans 

• Maintaining architectural aesthetics while routing major services 

S3DA Solutions 

• Strategic placement of HVAC units in corridors and basement areas 

• Routing ductwork between structural framing members to minimize conflicts 

• Use of thin-profile ducting and exterior routing where necessary 

• Early structural-MEP coordination to optimize ceiling and equipment space 

• Long-span structural systems to support assembly and athletic functions 

• Efficient foundation and lateral systems designed for campus-wide consistency 

Key Design Features 

MEP Key Features 

• Optimized HVAC zoning for academic, laboratory, athletic, and assembly uses 

• High-capacity ventilation for large occupancy spaces 

• Coordinated service routing within constrained ceiling spaces 

• Energy-efficient system design aligned with code requirements 

Structural Key Features 

• Seismic-resilient lateral force-resisting systems 

• Long-span framing for chapel and gymnasium 

• Structural systems accommodating dense MEP integration 

• Equipment load support without increasing structural depth 

• Efficient load paths and foundation optimization