The El Pueblo Center provides over 80,000 square feet of facilities for adult education, public library, TCE Clinic, recreation, seniors, child care, social services, pool and park. The campus is organized around the Fiesta Plaza with additional courtyards that encourage social interaction and involvement with the available services. The two story glass entry to the Activity Center provides an inviting view of public art, the second floor track, and the gymnasium. Swaim Associates has worked with the people of Southern Tucson, City, County, and School Districts to support the needs of the community.

This public library is an integral part of the El Pueblo Center campus while simultaneously maintaining its own unique identity. A tall central volume with tensile fabric panels recalls the shade canopy outside the main entry and creates a dramatic focal point within the building. This inviting facility houses one of the largest Spanish language collections in the Tucson community.

The El Pueblo swimming pool and locker rooms/bath house facilities were designed as an integral part of the El Pueblo Center Master Plan. All signage is in English and Spanish. A Hoyer lift and “half steps” with railings are utilized to increase accessibility.

This building at the El Pueblo Center combines two existing Adult Education sites. It contains administrative offices, staff and instructor resource areas, classrooms, computer labs, a GED testing facility and outdoor spaces to enable Pima County Adult Education to better serve their students. The center courtyard is not only an informal gathering and circulation space, but also serves large public functions. Swaim Associates worked closely with the City to accomplish this project within a tight budget.