West
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Designed by Renzo Piano, the new home for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures showcases movie history. SGH consulted on the building enclosure design and fire life safety strategies.
Richmond, CA
Civic Center Plaza
Scope/Solutions
Constructed after World War II, the Civic Center Plaza comprises three important city structures: the Richmond Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center, Richmond City Hall, and Richmond City offices at 440 Civic Center Plaza (formerly the Hall of Justice). The three brick-clad buildings were designed by well-known San Francisco architect Milton T. Pflueger and had a recent history of water infiltration. SGH investigated the cause of leakage and developed a comprehensive building enclosure rehabilitation program.
Our investigation consisted of visual surveys and water testing to identify leakage paths and test repair mockups.
As part of a larger modernization project, SGH developed repair solutions to mitigate the moisture-related issues. Highlights of the building enclosure repair work include:
- Reroofing the three buildings, including roofs photovoltaic arrays
- Repairing of corroded brick shelf angles
- Installing new flashings at shelf angles and window lintels
- Creating new expansion joints in the brick facades
- Replacing the existing below grade waterproofing systems at the City Hall and the former Hall of Justice buildings
- Developing an extensive window testing and repair plan
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Project Summary
2009
Completion Date
70M
Construction Value
180K
Project Size
Award
Winner
LEED
Certification
Solutions
Preservation
Services
Building Enclosures
Markets
Culture & Entertainment | Government
Client(s)
Alliance Property Group Inc.
Specialized Capabilities
Preservation
Key team members
Additional Projects
West
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Since opening in 1941, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego was expanded several times and by 2014 needed more space again. SGH served as the structural engineer of record and consulted on the roofing and waterproofing design for the project.