The Fred R. & Olga K. Pace Materials Lab supports our mission to provide environments in which to explore, model, fabricate and test design ideas.
In total, the labs comprise a 9,000 square-foot facility, providing a professional quality environment with equipment accommodating a wide variety of materials including metals, woods, concrete, ceramics, glass and more.
The labs are governed by the policies below in order to ensure your safety and appropriate use of the facility. Users of the labs are responsible for understanding and complying with these policies. Access will be provided only upon successful completion of the following:
- A one-time in-person training in the labs
- An annual proctored safety procedure online test accessed through your studio class
- A signed formal contract asserting your agreement to abide by lab rules and regulations
During the fall and spring semesters, the labs are open to all CAPLA students and faculty who have passed the safety requirements. Generally, hours are from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon - 5 p.m. on the weekends. Labs are closed for winter/summer breaks. Please contact the Material Labs Manager for additional information.
