Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Working with Guy Nordenson and Associates, SGH designed the structure for the new addition along with a seismic retrofit and modifications to the existing structure. Highlights of the structural design include:

• A new basement level below the existing structure for additional exhibit space
• Retrofitting the existing auditorium as part of a renovation to convert the space to galleries
• A two-level, cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, and steel-framed structure for the new addition with a below-grade parking structure located on a sloped site
• An innovative multi-level concrete retaining wall system to support the new addition

SGH peer reviewed the proposed building enclosure design, recommended ways to improve performance, and helped develop details for roofing and waterproofing assemblies, such as:

• Waterproofing for the new gallery below the existing building and a below-grade parking structure in the new addition
• Terrance waterproofing, including expansion joints between existing and new buildings
• Exterior wall assemblies, featuring exposed cast-in-place concrete, travertine panels, and aluminum sunshades
• Low slope roofing with skylight assemblies above galleries