American Martyrs Gymnasium
Manhattan Beach, California
The gymnasium is one of two buildings added to this campus in the same time period. The existing church building is clad in blond brick, and the existing classroom building is clad in red brick. The two added buildings were clad in the same colors of brick. The gymnasium, in closest proximity to the church is finished in blond brick, with accents of red, while the added classroom building, in closest to the existing classroom building, was clad in red brick with accents of blond. (see classroom building page)
The building in construction. The steel frame was left exposed in the interior of the structure
The gymnasium interior is illuminated in the daytime by high translucent clerestory glazing. This glazing, on the East and West ends of the building are operable, providing natural ventilation.
Massing at entry area showing transition from red to blond brick.
View of the gymnasium building across the athletic field (also designed by Burch Architects)
Exterior view showing translucent clerestory windows
Owner Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Contractor Del Amo Construction