SMCHS Labs

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Nestled at the heart of Santa Margarita Catholic High School’s campus, this 3story, 30,000 SF Science Building redefines the educational landscape for STEM instruction and experiential learning. 

Designed to foster innovation and hands-on learning, the facility houses 12 state-of-the-art science laboratories complete with dedicated prep spaces, an innovation lab and machine shop that encourage creative engineering, and a specialized marine biology lab that brings ocean science to life. This project also showcases a 3-story collaborative space paired with an outdoor robotics practice field, creating a dynamic environment where hands-on innovation comes to life. The blending of innovation labs, robotics fields, and marine science reflects SMCHS’s growing emphasis on applied STEAM education while tying directly into existing architecture, propelling a future-ready academic culture.