West
The Broad
Made possible through contributions from Eli and Edythe Broad, The Broad is a new museum dedicated to postwar and contemporary art. SGH consulted on the building enclosure design.
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
Crocker Art Museum
With 125,000 sq ft, the Teel Family Pavilion at the Crocker Art Museum triples the space of the original 1869 Crocker family mansion. SGH consulted on the building enclosure design.