HRC Tour: Bakar BioEnginuity Hub

2630 Bancroft Way,Berkeley CA 94704

29 January, 2022

Description

A tour through Bakar BioEnginuity Hub, with a focus on analyzing and executing new programmatic uses in complex historical buildings. This program is presented in conjunction with AIA San Francisco’s Historic Resources Committee and AIA East Bay. Saturday, January 29, 2022 Tour 1: 9:30 – 11 AM | Tour 2: 11:30 AM – 1 PM Bakar BioEnginuity Hub is the rehabilitation of a landmark University of California Berkeley building converting it into a well-equipped 94,000 SF life-science laboratory, while preserving its historical significance. The project began in 2016 with a feasibility study to determine the renovations required to convert the building into a seismically safe life science laboratory, while preserving its historical significance. The goal for the design was to bring together UC researchers, including students, with life science start-ups by providing spaces for interaction in addition to well-equipped research space, which is typically cost-prohibitive for young companies. Historical elements of Mario Ciampi’s Brutalist architecture were upgraded with the utmost care to preserve and protect the building from future damage. Major issues such as seismic performance, water intrusion, and acoustic performance were addressed while bringing the building up to code. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure was overhauled, including the replacement of existing gas service with all-electric systems, allowing the project to achieve low EUI, operational carbon neutrality and Net-Zero HVAC water-use as well as meet LEED Gold requirements. Face coverings are required for all tour participants regardless of vaccination status. Time, Location, + Registration There will be two tour times: Tour 1: 9:30 – 11 am Tour 2: 11:30 am – 1 pm When registering, please be sure to select the correct tour time. Both tours have very limited capacity; please plan to register early if interested, and please cancel your registration promptly if you will no longer be able to attend. The meeting location will be issued to tour registrants by email in advance of the tour start. Serving the Bay Area for more than a century, the American Institute of Architects, San Francisco Chapter (AIASF) offers professional development and networking opportunities as well as public forums, tours, lectures, and gallery exhibitions that provide architects and design enthusiasts with many opportunities to explore the local built environment.