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The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences
The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, CA, United States
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The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Built
YEAR
2015
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The Terrace is California Academy of Sciences first major addition since the museum?s groundbreaking reopening in 2008. The freestanding steel and glass café building located in the West Garden continues the museum?s vision and commitment to the environment with a highly-sustainable structure housing a café offering environmentally-conscious menu options.
The design of the 1,570 square foot café / event space involved the oversight and full approval from world-renowned architect Renzo Piano of Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the designer of the major renovation and expansion of the main museum building. The Terrace design strives to harmonize with the larger museum building while offering its own presence and identity. Through careful detailing, the simple steel and glass box structure is compatible, not competing, with the existing building. The structure is sited at the south end of the existing garden using its placement and simple form to visibly connect the interior of the café to the museum. The lightweight roof form and translucent back wall define the space while the transparent bird-safe glazing and lightweight detailing draw your views back to the museum, implying one continuous space. Two tall all-glass sliding doors along the entire length of two sides can open completely for a direct connection between inside and out, and offer an enjoyable al fresco dining experience during the mild months.
The design of The Terrace continues the Academy's commitment to sustainability, Platinum LEED rating, and status as the greenest museum on the planet. The Terrace utilizes recycled-content concrete and fencing from the bird aviary that formerly occupied the space. In-floor radiant heating keeps guests comfortable during the colder winter months while reducing energy needs by 5-10%. Natural light and natural ventilation contribute to the pleasant interior space while reducing the energy needs. The surround site and plaza include on-site storm management.
The design of the 1,570 square foot café / event space involved the oversight and full approval from world-renowned architect Renzo Piano of Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the designer of the major renovation and expansion of the main museum building. The Terrace design strives to harmonize with the larger museum building while offering its own presence and identity. Through careful detailing, the simple steel and glass box structure is compatible, not competing, with the existing building. The structure is sited at the south end of the existing garden using its placement and simple form to visibly connect the interior of the café to the museum. The lightweight roof form and translucent back wall define the space while the transparent bird-safe glazing and lightweight detailing draw your views back to the museum, implying one continuous space. Two tall all-glass sliding doors along the entire length of two sides can open completely for a direct connection between inside and out, and offer an enjoyable al fresco dining experience during the mild months.
The design of The Terrace continues the Academy's commitment to sustainability, Platinum LEED rating, and status as the greenest museum on the planet. The Terrace utilizes recycled-content concrete and fencing from the bird aviary that formerly occupied the space. In-floor radiant heating keeps guests comfortable during the colder winter months while reducing energy needs by 5-10%. Natural light and natural ventilation contribute to the pleasant interior space while reducing the energy needs. The surround site and plaza include on-site storm management.
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