District-wide Special Education Facility Provides Classroom and Administration Space for Program
Photos courtesy of Blach Construction and QKA
San Jose, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 – Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Voyager Campus located at Lynbrook High School. The dedicated facility housing one of the district’s special education programs was designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) and built by Blach Construction (Blach), providing an enhanced learning environment for students.
“The new Voyager Campus represents our commitment to providing the best possible educational environment for all of our students,” said Graham Clark, superintendent, Fremont Union High School District. “The project team was able to deliver on our vision of improved and specialized spaces that will allow our students and staff in the Voyager program to feel truly valued and inspired.”
The nearly 7,000 sq.ft. new facility is a single building thoughtfully split into two wings—an administration wing and classroom wing—linked by a shared internal courtyard and single roof structure. The inner courtyard offers students a private space away from the rest of the campus for lunch and quiet study, while also allowing staff to easily supervise students and move between counseling offices and classrooms.
“Our goal for the Voyager Campus was to create a functional yet inviting space that fosters a sense of community and well-being,” said QKA Principal Nick Stephenson. “This project showcases the importance of considering the students at every step, demonstrating how a thoughtfully designed learning space can support their individual needs and ultimately contribute to success.”
Replacing the program’s previous portable buildings, the new Voyager Campus was designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating open air breezeways and plentiful natural light, and meeting Title 24 energy requirements.
“We’re proud to have partnered with Fremont Union High School District and QKA to bring the Voyager Campus to life,” said Amber Emery, project executive at Blach Construction. “Our team was able to incorporate several unique building elements, including the exposed steel beam roof structure, which is not only aesthetically pleasing, but seamlessly connects the administration and classroom wings.”
FUHSD’s Voyager Campus is now open to students for the 2025-26 school year.
About Fremont Union High School District
Founded in 1923 and located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Fremont Union High School District is consistently recognized as one of the most respected and highest performing high school districts in California. Five comprehensive high schools – Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook and Monta Vista – have garnered many honors and accolades based on the outstanding achievement of their students and District programs designed to support their success. Beyond academics, students in the five schools participate in a wide range of activities, including leadership, athletics, speech and debate, Future Business Leaders of America, student publications and the visual and performing arts. Additionally, the FUHSD Adult School serves students in part-time programs offered at a variety of venues throughout the community. Visit FUHSD to learn more.
About Blach Construction
Founded in 1970, Blach Construction builds structures of enduring quality and value throughout California. The firm’s experience encompasses a broad cross section of education, housing, institutional, mixed-use and workplace building types, translating into a diverse portfolio that includes civic/community, healthcare, K-12 and higher education, hospitality, life sciences, professional services and technology facilities, as well as affordable, supportive and market-rate housing developments. With fluency in traditional and collaborative delivery methods – and true to their Silicon Valley roots – Blach continually incorporates advanced, innovative construction techniques, leveraging in-house prefabrication, self-perform and virtual design, and construction expertise to offer greater efficiencies to projects and increased value to clients.
The firm consistently wins awards across the construction industry and general business community for projects, innovation, employee engagement and community service. Quality and safety are at Blach’s core. As a result, the company is continually ranked as a “Top Contractor in California” by Engineering News-Record and has received multiple “Construction Safety Excellence Awards” from the Associated General Contractors of California. Additionally, and as a testament to its company culture, Blach has been recognized repeatedly since 2009 as a “Best Place to Work” in the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal/San Francisco Business Times.
Blach is headquartered in San Jose with offices in Monterey and Southern California. To learn more, please visit blach.com and engage via LinkedIn.
