UC Riverside’s new School of Business brings together programs and resources establishing a strong identity and dedicated home for business school students. The 63,400-square-foot building, completed in fall of 2024, provides an engaging HUB that reflects the University’s mission of equity, innovation, and excellence while advancing student well-being and success.
The design is organized around a parti of “open arms,” a distinctive form that embraces the campus and symbolizes inclusivity, outreach, and connection. Inside, the program includes state-of-the-art classrooms, collaborative multi-use spaces, faculty offices, and student resources. Lounges and outdoor terraces extend learning and community into daily life, giving its students a true sense of belonging.
Riverside’s hot, arid climate and the site’s distinctive topography became opportunities for design innovation. The building is embedded into the hillside, transforming challenging grades into new accessible pathways and dynamic outdoor spaces. Its massing and shading strategies reduce heat gain and maximize natural daylight while terraces provide comfortable year-round gathering areas. Native landscaping and stormwater biofiltration conserve water and restore habitat. An iconic 216-kilowatt rooftop solar array offsets energy use and stands as a visible symbol of UC Riverside’s commitment to sustainability. Together, these strategies achieved LEED Platinum certification and a 73% reduction in energy use.
Delivered in just 25 months, the project has become a campus destination—a HUB of collaboration, a breeding ground for ideas, and a place for students to deepen connections and gain expertise from faculty and local and global business leaders.
