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Constructed one level above ground and two below, thenew Library transforms Berkeley Law into a state-of-the-art facility that supports its teaching today and its ambitions for tomorrow.

The lower levels house the library collections, reading rooms and offices, day-lit from above by innovative skylights thatallow penetration of natural light and bring a sense of openness and activity to these critical back of house functions.At the ground level, a glass pavilion provides Berkeley law with a much needed public face and new identity. The cen-terpiece of the pavilion is a new Café and student commons which create asocial heart for the complex. Above, a rooftop terrace features organicallyformed, cast concrete “landforms” that recall the rolling topography of thesurrounding hills. Sky bridges connect the addition with the existing build-ing while extensive site work unifies the complex with its surroundings.

This project is less of a building, and more a set of experiences. An overar-ching conceptual goal of the project was to create an environment made upof a set of diverse and memorable programmatic and spatial experiencesthat are reinforced by the formal building components. The pavilion, as thedefining element, provides Berkeley Law with a much needed public face,but it also frames the transition from public to private, and re-organizes andreconnects the school with the campus.

Jury Comments: We found the street presence to be transformational; this is amasterful use of design. The borrowing of daylight via the skylights is clever andclean. This is certainly a space where all students would want to study.

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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE EAST BAY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

Decembe r2011

Design Awards Issue

School of Law Library “South Addition”UC BerkeleyArchitect: RatcliffPhotographers: Steve Whittaker (a), Tim Griffith (b)

ArchNews2Emeritus Members/Tiered Dues Structure/and More

s I noted during my speech at the member appreciation party held at the KaiserACenter on the 26th of October, I have been very grateful to represent the mem-bership, especially at the AIA CC board meetings. Speaking of which the last onefor 2011 was held last Thursday and Friday (11/3) at the City Club in Berkeley.

If you have never visited the building designed by Julia Morgan, it is well worth thevisit and we were fortunate to be given a docent led tour after the meetings were adjourned on Friday.

Of note besides the venue were a number of items. I attended the National Issues briefing provided by ourregional directors and one of the topics was on the recent Emeritus membership status. Unless you liveunder a rock, most everyone would be aware that the vast majority of the AIA’s members are baby boomersand many have or are now reaching retirement age and will have the ability to obtain Emeritus member-ship status if they have been AIA members in good standing for 15 years and age 65.

Considering that the last recession in the early 90s left a gaping hole among the profession for experiencesenior architects/ project managers with that 15-20 plus years experience,the advent of the baby boomers reaching retirement age would leave a con-siderable leadership vacuum within the profession. No less within the AIAif all who can do so, choose to obtain Emeritus membership status. Thiswould also impact the dues revenue of the organization. Among certainpotential strategies to address this issue was a call to increase the member-

ship base with emerging professionals.

However I question the ability to do so with the current economic climate and if dues structure remainsas is. AIA National needs to revisit a tiered dues structure based on services required. This would bothaddress emerging professional needs, as well as emeritus members.

Legislative affairs and regulatory affairs gave updates on current legislation and proposed bills as well asthe state of regulatory agencies like the DSA. Continuing education was a hot topic with the push to avoidinterest groups pushing legislation that would affect us adversely like the ADA requirement for licensure.By having a comprehensive continuing education requirement within the state, it would avoid interestgroups lobbying and pushing for frivolous continuing education requirements that would do nothing forreal education in health, safety and welfare. While I can appreciate that strategy, I cautioned that it wouldbe important to not have the requirements so overwhelming that small business practitioners would haveto spend an inordinate amount of time pursuing these credits and reporting them. It’s not like we don’thave anything better to do with our time. Not to mention that as architects, our daily work requires thatwe keep up with the ever changing codes and building technology.

This year we did not have grass roots in Sacramento because there were no pending legislation that wouldimpact us directly. A proactive strategy to approach our legislators continuously to educate them aboutwhat architects do and how we could help them maybe helpful. Nurturing possible friends of architectsover time would probably be more helpful to our cause than knee jerk responses. While my term as President ends with the end of the year, it is gratitude that I will still be able to serve thechapter next year on the AIACC board as an elected representative. Wishing everyone season greetings anda happy and prosperous New Year.

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER Gerrard K. C. Lee, AIAChapter President

AIA East Bay

a chapter ofThe American Institute of Architects

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Arch News Committee/Edi torsHarry Jacobs, AIA, ChairLaile Giansetto, AIALarry Mortimer, AIASidney Sweeney

DesignDean Hunsaker

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Located in a neighborhood known as the IronTriangle, the historically-significant WintersBuilding is a former 1920’s dance hall and has beentransformed into a new urban center for music anddance. The East Bay Center for the Performing Artsis a nationally-recognized training and productioncenter, dedicated to the underserved youth of thecommunity.

The project includes a complete new structure and build out of systems within the historic shell. At theexterior, a new glass storefront wraps the first floor façade with large, rhythmically-arranged openingsintended to express the interior vitality of the center, while at the same time complementing the historicexterior façade of the upper stories. Designed for maximum flexibility for educational, performance, andadministrative needs, the program includes classroom/performance spaces; a 200-seat auditorium withraked seating and a flat floor venue with flexible platform seating; and classrooms, practice studios, andoffices.

Client statement: The primary objectives of the renovation project are grounded in East Bay Center’s corevalues of affecting endemic local violence, improving the scholastic performance of our youth, increasingtheir self-esteem, and nurturing parental, family and civic involvement in their education. As part of theCity of Richmond’s urban redevelopment effort, the renovated facility will serve as leverage for $200 mil lion of redevelopment projects in the chronically depressed downtown area of the city and at the sametime benefit the larger community of Contra Costa County and the East Bay region.

Jury Comments: Gutsy.This could have been soeasily messed up. Thisshows a tour de force abili-ty to take on the circum-stances and have such anelegant result. We applaudthe architect for the build-ing’s grace. Like how itharkens back to the tough,industrial local shipbuild-ing history.

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lion of redevelopment projects in the chronically depressed downtown area of the city and at the sametime benefit the larger community of Contra Costa County and the East Bay region.

Durant Hall stands at the heart of the UC Berkeley campus and isa remarkable example of the classicist design principles which dis-tinguish the work of Howard. The original home of Boalt Schoolof Law, this four-story, granite building most recently served as theEast Asian Library before its current conversion into the adminis-trative offices for the College of Letters and Sciences.Incorporating structural improvements, contemporary materialupgrades, and improved accessibility, the renovation transformsDurant Hall into a contemporary setting befitting the deans andadministrators of the university’s largest college, while also pre-serving the historic landmark building’s architectural legacy.

Client Statement: This project is a success because ofthe design team’s ability to merge the architecturalcharacter of the existing historic building with theUniversity’s desire for a contemporary office space forthe deans and administration of the College of Lettersand Science. The spaces within the building embracethe historic surroundings without being constrainedby their limitations; finding inventive solutions tointegrate modern amenities and code complianceseamlessly into an historic structure. This projectraised the bar for future historic adaptive re-use proj-ects on our campus.

Jury Comments: : The architecture brought a dismal building back to life with an elegance that reallystrengthened it. It’s fresh, light and luminous. Informed by progressive interventions of the kind you see inEurope. “Incredibly strong…respectful…innovative.”

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Honor AwardUC Berkeley, Durant HallBerkeley, CAArchitect: Mark Cavagnero AssociatesPhotographer: David Wakely Photography

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2011 Of f icers andBoard of Di rectors

President

Gerard K. C. Lee, AIAPresident Elect

Anthony Cataldo, AIASecretary/Treasurer

Andre Ptaszynski, AIADirectors

Jamie Brown, AIATimothy L. Craig, AIADouglas Frazier, AIAChristopher Moe, Allied MemberAssociate Director

Jeremiah Tolbert, Assoc. AIA Student Director

Jaime Garza, Jr. Student MemberExecutive Director

Sidney Sweeney

2011 Commit tees+Forums +Chairs

ArchNews Editorial BoardHarry Jacobs, AIAForum on the EnvironmentAndrea Powell, Int’l Assoc. AIADesign AwardsRichard Fernau, FAIAEmerging Professionals CommitteevacantEventsJoel Carico, AIAFellowsRosemary Muller, FAIAHistoric PreservationBetsy Yost, AIAHome ToursSteven Stept, AIAJoint LectureGeno Yun, AIANominating CommitteeOakland Firestorm Anniversary T.F.Michael Coleman, AIAProfessional Practice ForumMark Steppan, AIARegional and Urban DesignDouglas Frazier, AIASmall Firm ForumDonald Wardlaw, AIADoug CoeLinda Randolph, AIASponsorshipJeremiah Tolbert, Assoc. AIAWomen in Architecture ForumLaura de la TorreYoung Architects Forum

Jacob Wong, AIA

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Mothballed for 30 years, the 1916 corner-stone building in California’s Central Valleyeducational history reopened in January2011, ready to meet 21st-century teachingand learning demands while reflecting an eraof gracious public education architecture.Designed by California State ArchitectGeorge McDougall, the Old Administration

Building (OAB) is a grand example of Spanish Renaissance architecture with Moorish details. The build-ing first housed a State Normal School for Teacher Training and later the local City College, the oldestcommunity college in California and one of nation’s first junior colleges. Placed on the National Registerof Historic Places in 1974, it closed in 1976 due to new seismic regulations for community colleges.

Client statement: The OAB renovation and restoration has been critical to Fresno Community College’s(FCC’s) ability to address academic and artistic needs of the Fresno community. The campus wasdesigned to accommodate 10,000 students, with later buildings expanding capacity to 15,000; yet enroll-ment now exceeds 23,000 students. Renovation and restoration of the OAB has enabled the college toexpand academic courses, performing arts education, and student services. The restored OAB creates afunctional space for educa-tional and cultural activitiesin its uniquely historical set-ting. The OAB has revital-ized the heart of FCC’s cam-pus.

Jury Comments: This is amarvelous Rip van Winklestory, and we are amazed theywere able to revive it. This isobviously a very patient,thoughtful renovation. Lovethe careful maintenance of thebrickwork. Noteworthy interi-ors.

Merit AwardHistoric Old Administration BuildingFresno, CAArchitect: ELS Architecture and Urban DesignPhotographer: David Wakely Photography

The Tea Houses are an elegant trio of outbuildingsfound in a grove of California Live Oak Trees, nearthe owner’s 1960s main residence. Each tea houseserves a specific purpose: a meditation space, asleeping room, and a creative work space with a fullbath connecting the latter two.

The tea houses are designed as transparent steel andglass pavilions, hovering like lanterns over the natu-ral landscape. Cast-in-place concrete core elementsanchor the pavilions, supporting steel channel rimjoists, which cantilever beyond the cores to supportthe floor and roof planes. In addition to emphasizing sustainability via passive cooling, radiant heating,PVs, and daylighting, the design treads lightly on the land, minimizing grading and preserving the deli-

cate root systems of the native oaks.

Viewed from afar or viewed from within, the TeaHouses appear at one with their sites, inextricablyconnected to the native California landscape.

Jury Comments: Pure beauty. Simplicity is perfectlyrendered. The tea houses have an extreme lightnessabout them and are elegantly detailed. The glass detail-ing results in an ethereal quality.

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Merit AwardTea HousesSilicon Valley, CAArchitect: Swatt I Miers Architects

Originally designed by a Kevin Roche andrenowned landscape architect, the OaklandMuseum is an icon of mid-century modernism.While the original architectural vision of thislandmark museum remains strong, the needs ofthe Museum had changed over the years since its1969 opening. This project addresses the futureneeds of the Museum while integrating newdesign elements that clearly differentiate fromthe existing concrete historic structure, such as

the insertion of a new stainless steel entry canopy that extends out to Oak Street. New sky-litcanopies at the central stairway provide covered circulation throughout the museum to fur-ther interconnect the galleries and enhance the visitor experience. The renovation totals94,000 square feet of space, with the addition of 5,200 square feet of new gallery space. Otherimprovements include new ticketing positions, an expanded museum store, upgrades to therestaurant to accommodate a new café, and a renovated 280-seat auditorium.

Client statement: The renovation and expansion of the museum further organizes the collec-tions of art, history, and natural sciences under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories ofCalifornia and its people. The improvements create a more dynamic exhibition environment,achieve greater integration of its collections, and present the multilayered story of Californiaand its people from a variety of perspectives—reflecting the diversity of California’s popula-tion. Visitors will find multiple entry points into the state’s past, learn about the natural,artistic, and social forces that continue to shape it, and investigate their own role in the mak-ing of history. The new stain-less steel canopy over the OakStreet entrance will enhancethe museum’s street presenceand invite visitors in toexplore the museum and itsgrounds.

Jury Comments: We appreciatehow this addition and renova-tion captures what was impor-tant about the original museumby Kevin Roche. This puts afresh stamp on the existingmuseum.The restraint is note-worthy

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7Jerome Pandell, Esq.Pandell Law Firm, Inc.Darlene PetersonPeterson Sheet MetalPhyllis PiephoPiepho Design ServicesRick RandellMBV Law, LLCHolly J. RazzanoDegenkolb EngineersGina M. SandovalDegenkolb EngineersDaniel Ray SchackSchack & Company, Inc.Bryan D. SchuylerWoodWorks-CaliforniaThomas M. SimmonsArchVistaLisa ThorburnThorburn AssociatesScott ThurberAssociated Building SupplySteve VigarSteve Vigar DesignsRobin WelterCSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc.Peter WolfePeter Wolfe Landscape Architect

A l l ied Members (cont inued)

New & Returning MembersSeptember/October

Erin M. Pleticha, Assoc. AIA

Peter Soldat, AIARatcliff Architects

Andrew D. Storer, Student Member

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CitationOakland Museum of California Renovation & Expansion Oakland, CAArchitect: Mark Cavagnero AssociatesPhotographer: Tim Griffith

The new Sharon Simpson Center sup-ports the artists, artisans and patronsof the California Shakespeare Theater.Phase One of a two phase project, theSharon Simpson Center was based onenvironmental stewardship, inspiredby the landscape and influenced by theinnovative theater productions, marry-ing site, program and architecture.

The design challenge of the new building was to add onto a beloved amphitheater and maintain the wildbeauty of the site. The Sharon Simpson Center aspires to achieve two overarching design goals: to pre-serve what’s incredible about the Siesta Valley while simultaneously transforming the way people experi-ence it. The design solution removed 18 years of temporary trailers, various site structures and paths thatdetracted from the primary mission- a theater in nature. To reduce its impact on the patron experiencethe design solution utilizes the opportunities of the sloping site, and allows for tucking the theater’s tech-nical functions and shops under the building. A reshaped sloping meadow for picnicking, communityplaza and Sharon Simpson Center synthesize the design into one single site and architectural move: a newwork, positioned as secondary to the primary experience of theater en plein air.

Jury Comments: The challenge was to capture the outdoor theater experience without overdoing it. The pro-gramming for this upgrade certainly accomplished that, creating a friendly, fun environment.

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CitationCalifornia Shakespeare TheaterOrinda, CAArchitect: Leddy Maytum Stacy ArchitectsPhotographer: Bruce Damonte Photography

The Yountville Town Center is designed to create a place forcommunity life right on main street in the middle of town.The center integrates new and existing buildings, outdoorrooms and community functions with the small town char-acter and rural surroundings of Yountville. Interiors arelight and airy, lit by a large ridge skylight supported oncabled wood trusses. The new center houses much neededcommunity spaces – a branch library, program rooms and alarge multi-use space used for classes, afterschool programsand community gatherings – and fronts a new Town Squareframed by a renovated Community Hall and the existing

Post Office. The project brings together design and sustainability into a center that’s become a hub ofactivity and a source of civic pride. Passive design, efficient technologies and green materials bring sus-tainable ideals to the Town of Yountville and meet requirements for LEED Platinum status.

Airy and open interiors directly connect theinside to the outdoors, reflecting Yountville’scasual elegance and down to earth aesthetic.

Jury Comments: The magic of this projectsneaks up on you. The site planning is extremelycapable. Deftly done with simple means. . Nicejob on the skylighting and roof. Impressed withthe measure to make it sustainable and energyefficient.

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Yountville Town CenterYountville, CAArchitect: Siegel & Strain ArchitectsPhotographer: David Wakely Photography

Richard C. Blum Hall includes the newly renovated NavalArchitecture building, listed on the National Register ofHistoric Places, as well as a new wing, and terraces that linkthe complex to other significant structures in the northwestquadrant of campus. The 23,000 square foot project, whichhas received LEED Silver certification, was completed inOctober 2010. It is home to the Blum Center for DevelopingEconomies at U.C. Berkeley.

Naval Architecture, a three-story wood frame shinglestyle building, was designed by John Galen Howard, U.C.Berkeley’s first campus architect, between 1914-1918.The restoration represents a significant achievement interms of maintaining the campus’ architectural heritage.It has given new life not only to the structure itself, but tothe surrounding campus area, which is home to U.C.Berkeley’s College of Engineering.

The new wing embodies a contemporary interpretationof shingle style, utilizing rain screen cedar cladding, andmassing and form similar to that of Naval Architecture.Both buildings employ extensive day lighting and natural

ventilation. Thevariety of interiorspaces, some histor-ical, some modern,provides a richlearning environ-ment for all.

Jury Comments: : Exemplary infill project. Sensitive response to theclient’s needs. Incredible. Great integration and use of materials. Thereis a translucency to the building that makes it feel open and light.Exudes a pleasant space to occupy. Great use of natural lighting. Greatvisual connection with the campus

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If you are, or know of a member who volunteer serviceto their or share efforts or expertise beyond theiremployment demands, please contact ArchNews c/oAIAEB via e-mail, fax, or mail.

CALIFORNIA

Nancy Anderson, AIACommissioner, Architectural Board of ExaminersTom Butt, FAIAChair, Local Government CommissionMember of the League of California CitiesEnvironmental Quality Policy CommitteeAlan Dreyfuss, AIAChair, State Historic Building Safety BoardRobert Duncan Nicol, FAIAMember, Universal DesignAdvisory Board, OSAWilliam Savidge, AIAC.A.S.H. -- Coalition for Adequate SchoolHousing -Vice-ChairPaul Welschmeyer, AIAAIACC Liaison to the California EnergyCommissionSteven Winkel, FAIAArchitect Commissioner Member, California Building Standards Commission

Contra Costa

Gene Metz, AIA John Marsh Historic Trust, President, Board ofDirectors

AlamedaNancy Anderson, AIAChair, Alameda Historical Advisory Board

AlbanyDavid Arkin, AIAPlaning & Zoning Commission

BerkeleyGene Metz, AIAU.C.B. College of Environmental Design, Mentor Program (Arch)

Reeve Gould, AIA Board, I House, UCBFounding Trustee, Cal PerformancesBerkeley Symphony Advisory Board

Burton Edwards, AIAChair, Landmarks Preservation CommissionChair, Design Review Committee

BrentwoodDonald S. Stirling, AIAPlanning Commission & Design ReviewSubcommittee

DanvilleDouglas A. McQuillan, AIADesign Review BoardHeritage Resource Commission

FremontTheresa Ballard-Dias, AIAVice-President of the Board of Directors, AlliedHousing, IncVice-President of the Board of Directors, AbodeService

KensingtonDon Dommer, AIABoard Member, Fire Protection District.Lafayette

Andre Ptaszynski, AIAMember Design Review Commission

LivermoreNeal Pann, AIAMember Planning Commissioner

Napa CountyElizabeth Putnam, AIACommissioner on the Napa County Commissionfor Arts and Culture.

NewarkTheresa Ballard-Dias, AIACity of Newark’s Community DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

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CitationRichard C. Blum HallBerkeley, CAArchitect: GenslerPhotographer: Takata Photography

The Studio One Art Center is the home for a City-run com-munity arts program. Built in 1894 as an orphanage, thebuilding was a 20,000 square foot, un-reinforced masonryand wood frame building. The Arts Center is a locally des-ignated historic landmark and required extensive seismicreinforcement and upgrades to all its building systems. Theproject received a PG&E Savings by Design Award for itsenergy efficiency. The preservation goal was to maintain thehistorical character of the façade, while still giving it a new

life and civic presence. To achieve these objectives, as well as serve the programmatic requirements of amodern arts center, the interior was completely gut-ted and redesigned to create functional and efficientspaces and flexible community spaces. A new entryforecourt was designed to better connect the projectwith the surrounding neighborhood and give thebuilding a more prominent and civic street presence.

Jury Comments: No fluff. Boiled down to its essence.”Appreciate the nice straightforward quality. “Returnedto this project again and again.” We especially like thetreatment of lighting and use of daylighting.

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OAKLAND

Dave Byrens, AIAChair: Shoreline Cleanup - Kiwanis Michael Coleman, AIAMember, Board of DirectorsMuseum of Children's Art (MOCHA)Alan Dreyfuss, AIAMember, Oakland Landmarks Advisory BoardClaudia Falconer, AIAPresident, Montclair Village Business AssnPatrick G. Gaughan, Assoc. AIAChair of the Council on Architecture, OaklandMuseumReve Gould, AIABoard, Piedmont Montclair Rotary ClubHarley Jensen, AIAMember of the Council on ArchitectureOakland Museum Eli Naor, AIABoard, Oakland Chamber of CommerceVice Chair Measure Y Oversight CommitteeJohn Nelson, AIABoard Chair, Oakland Chamber of CommerceAndre Ptaszynski, AIASecretary of the Council on Architecture,Oakland MuseumGary Struthers, AIA Board of Directors for East Bay Habitat forHumanityHelene Vilett, AIACouncil on ArchitectureOakland Museum of California

RichmondAndrew Butt, AIAChair, Design Review BoardTom Butt, FAIAMember, Richmond City CouncilRepresentative of Richmond on the West

Contra Costa Transportation Advisory CommitteeRepresentative of Richmond on the Water

Emergency Transit Authority Citizens AdvisoryCommittee

Ray Welter, AIAMember, Richmond Design Review Board

Rio VistaMark McTeer, AIAChairman of the Planning Commission

Walnut CreekMark Lopez, AIADesign Review Commission

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CitationStudio One Art CenterOakland, CAArchitect: Shah Kawasaki ArchitectsPhotographer: Russell Abaham Photography

The Ed Roberts Campus (ERC) is one of thefirst buildings of its kind in the nation - a com-munity center serving and celebrating theIndependent Living / Disabled RightsMovement. Located at a regional transit hub inBerkeley, California, and integrating advancedstrategies of Universal Design and SustainableDesign, the ERC is designed to welcome peopleof all abilities.

The project is designed as an important com-munity building with a distinct civic presencethat celebrates the collective values of its partnerorganizations. The building acts as both com-munity center and urban threshold, stitchingtogether the urban fabric, revitalizing its neigh-borhood and celebrating the rich diversity of thehuman condition. It positions the organizationsand their clients at a major regional transit por-tal which provides convenient access for ERCstaff and visitors - who rely heavily on masstransit - while fostering greater interaction withthe surrounding community.

On Adeline Street the building presents a sweep-ing semicircular plaza to the city - an embrac-ing, civic gesture that expresses its important

role in the community. The plaza serves as a drop-off / entry space; a transit plaza for bus, taxi, bicycleand BART riders; and a public gathering space. A transparent entry façade borders the plaza, revealing amonumental helical ramp. A major work of public art, the ramp serves both functional and symbolicroles, providing dramatic access to the upper floor for everyone. A daylit atrium beyond provides com-munity gathering spaces and a flexible conference center. At the exterior, sustainably harvested Ipe’ woodscreens provide sun protection and address the scale and texture of neighboring buildings.

Jury Comments: This makes it look easy to design a building well to be extremely accessible to all. Deftlysolved the issues surrounding good design and accessibility. Great city addition. Preserves human dignitythrough its design and aesthetic.

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CitationEd Roberts Campus

Berkeley, CAArchitect: Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects

Photographer: Tim Griffith

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November & December

Friday, November 18Noon: Living Walls. Trunsol joins COTE for a presentation on Living Walls. 1.5 CES/HSW/SD LUs

Saturday, November 1910am: ARE Seminar—Structural Systems, part II. Instructor: Larry Wong, SE. Advanced regisration required.

Wednesday, November 30Noon: Professional Practice Forum. Topic—Construction Administration, part II. 1.5 CES LUs.

Thursday, December 1Noon: Small Firm Forum Annual Luncheon. The annual luncheon will be held at AIA East Bay.Cost is $16.50; please register in advance.

Tuesday, December 6Noon: Design For Aging Regional Committee Meeting. This will be a casual meeting at AIA SanFrancisco.

Thursday, December 15 6:00pmWinter Social: Women in Architecture & YAF. Please join the members of Women in Architecture and the Young Architects Forum for the annual Winter Social. This is a free eventbut please RSVP to ensure accurate food & wine counts.

Tuesday, December 13Noon: Ideate Event at Autodesk, 1 Market Street, San Francisco. More information to be posted on aiaeb.org/aiacalendar.htm.

Wednesday, December 1411:30am-1:30pm: Past Presidents’ Lunch. Open to past presidents of AIA East Bay. Please RSVPonline (after November 20, 2011).

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