Forge Architects.compressed-2

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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.

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