Culinary Arts Center
Client: Castro Valley USD
Cost: $3 million
Castro Valley, CA
Project Delivery: Lease-Leaseback
Size: 2,700 sq ft
Project Type: Modernization


The Culinary Arts Center at Castro Valley High School was developed from a former auto shop that was later used as a physics classroom. This new CTE facility features a flexible culinary classroom with a teaching station and a fully equipped, future-proofed all-electric commercial kitchen. Designed to support a dynamic program, the space can also be configured to simulate a real restaurant setting.
Kitchen
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Project Role & Contribution: Design Team + Job Captain + Project Manager
Developed construction drawings and documentation across all phases of modernization, from Schematic Design (SD) through Construction Administration (CA). Served as the primary client liaison for project delivery and communication.


Before; Physics Classroom


After; Culinary Classroom


Exterior
Campus
The projects presented on this website include work completed during John's employment at various architecture firms. These projects are the result of collaborative efforts, and John does not claim sole authorship. All rights to the original designs, drawings, and related materials remain the property of the respective firms.