AlfaTech Big Book_Performing Arts (pps 20690)

C U LT U R A L | S P E C I A L P R O J E C T S

BOHEMIAN CLUB | JINKS THEATER

San Francisco, CA

Type: Historical Retrofit Size: 100,000 SF

AlfaTech was commissioned by the famed historical Bohemian Club of San Francisco to phase a complete retrofit of the historical club building including MEP services, lighting, life safety and AV systems. The challenge presented to the team was that the club remained open and operating at full program during the renovations.The historical building was built in 1933, with five floors above grade and two floors below grade, with multiple half-mezzanine floors taking advantage of the sloping site condition. The building contains its own 400 seat theater, choral and symphony rehearsal rooms, scene shop, master dining room, cartoon room with bar, full service commercial kitchen on the lower levels and a mix of administrative space and guest accommodation on the upper floors. AlfaTech reviewed the existing systems and found that all electrical and plumbing systems needed to be replaced. AlfaTech reviewed the MEP systems zoning and developed a program of phased upgrade over a period of five years which ensured the financial burden worked with the club’s annual budget over the project time frame.

The 400-seat Jinks Theater was restored to its former glory with enhanced lighting including dimmer racks, upgraded power, and A/V design.