CLIENT: City of Agoura Hills

25,000 SF

RNT designed an adaptive reuse of an existing 13,000 SF structure into a 25,000 SF Recreation Center. RNT facilitated a series of public design charrettes to consider near and long-term community needs. To convert the building into administration and community use spaces, RNT performed extensive infrastructure upgrades that feature exposed beams and picture windows, offering views of the Santa Monica Mountains. Sustainable design elements included passive solar design, building orientation, on-site storm water management and landscape integration, as well as installing energy efficient systems and fixtures. The Center features flexible space, including a shared 2,650 SF community multipurpose room with a lounge that was designed so the area could be partitioned and used for classes and private venues. The City frequently rents the 3,300 SF multipurpose room and a separate 300 SF kitchen for catered events ranging from casual to fine dining. The space includes access to an outdoor patio and open park-like space. The revenue generated from renting out the Event Center space pays for the City's recreation program.