USC Galen Center
Los Angeles, CA
Category: 2014 Hospitality/Public Space
Bronze Winner Hospitality – Public Space
Designer: USC Construction Department
Starnet Member:
Universal Metro
Starnet Preferred Vendors:
ARDEX, Johnsonite By Tarkett, Mannington Commercial Rubber
Project Strategy
“Fight On”
• The Vision: Take the USC storied history and update the team locker rooms with school colors and spirit through architectural specific coverings.
• The Design: Universal Metro worked closely with the USC Construction and Design Team to pick colors, styles and manufacturers that met the design intent of vibrant and functional
• The Construction: Work closely with HC Olsen to renovate the facility over a two week installation period, yet maintain the quality needed for the insets.
• The Install: Universal Metro designed, estimated, budgeted, procured, and installed all floor and products on the project: sheet vinyl, heat welding, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, carpet, carpet tile, base cove Ardex underlayments, Ardex MC moisture mitigation systems.
