University of California, Li Ka Shing Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences

Collaborating with McCarthy Building Companies and Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, SGH peer reviewed the building enclosure design for the structure clad in concrete, terra cotta, and glass with a top-level stainless steel screen that conceals mechanical equipment.

We consulted on the following building enclosure components and helped develop details to integrate various systems:

• Below-grade wall and underslab waterproofing
• Exterior wall systems, including a terra cotta rain screen panel system and architecturally exposed structural steel
• Windows, doors, and a structural silicone glazed curtain wall
• Low- and steep-sloped roofs, a green roof, and terraces
• Expansion joints between new and existing buildings
• Continuous air barrier system across multiple cladding and glazing finishes

The project team’s selection of materials, energy-efficient systems, and a living roof contributed to the building’s LEED certification.