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P U B L I C | C I V I C | T R ANS POR T A T I ON
LEGION OF HONOR
San Francisco, CA
Type:
Museum, Administrative Office
Size:
84,000 SF
A 1925 masonry 84,000 SF art museum. The firm provided complete
mechanical and electrical seismic renovation of 74,000 SF building housing art
galleries, office space and a theater, and the mechanical, electrical, fire
protection design of a new 38,000 SF exhibit space to house art galleries, art
storage and new loading dock. Remodel work includes new kitchen and dining
areas.
Critical systems include humidity and temperature to preserve the priceless
artwork, and maintaining architectural features of building while completely
replacing HVAC systems. In addition, a smoke evacuation system was
designed as an alternative to fire doors separating the two buildings.