The Fremont Union (California) High School District has broken ground at Cupertino High School on a new robotics facility.
SiliconValley.com reports that students from all five high schools in the district will be able to use the new state-of-the-art facility, which is scheduled to be completed in 2026.
“We are thrilled to create a dedicated space for our award-winning robotics teams,” said Superintendent Graham Clark. “This new facility will ignite our robotics programs, fostering greater collaboration and further innovation.”
The 14,500-square-foot facility will replace makeshift classrooms and portable buildings. It will have a field space, spectator seating and workshop, classroom and teamwork areas. Design features will include controlled daylighting, an acoustic roof deck and security systems.
High ceilings will accommodate the potential use of aerial drones, and the flooring will be treated with Electrostatic Discharge protection to prevent harmful static buildup between sensitive electronics and robots.
The project’s exterior will be outfitted with rooftop solar panels, as well as an outdoor workspace, entry plaza, drop-off areas and landscaping.
The architect is Quattrocchi Kwok Architects, the builder is Landmark Construction, and the construction manager is Blach Construction.
