Adaptive Reuse – Plant Construction Company, L.P.

Pier 70 – Buildings 12 + 15

Sandy Wong — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:33:45 +0000

The work on Building 12 involved renovation, seismic retrofit, and adaptive re-use of the historic, steel-framed warehouse that was used for ship construction and repair during World War II. The project team lifted the entire structure approximately 12 feet through a complex system of jacks in order to complete the work. As it was held in place, Plant implemented significant modifications the building to that include a below-grade parking garage, retail space with a common court and public restrooms, 45,000 SF of mezzanine space, and 60,000 SF of office space, all of which added approximately 100,000 SF onto the building for a total of 220,000 SF. Also included in the scope of work was a self-performed restoration and preservation of the historic envelope and new wood decking on all levels; utility retrofit; and streetscape improvements. The project achieved LEED Gold certification.

The historic, 60-foot, 15-ton Building 15 was stripped down to its structural frame system, lifted approximately nine feet, moved 200 to make way for infrastructure and street upgrades. Using a complex system involving crane mat stacks, substrate preparation, hydraulic manifolds, and jacks to lift the building back into the air, Plant’s team applied liquid soap onto Teflon-coated tracks to reduce friction as it slid back into place.

Bakar BioEnginuity Hub

Sandy Wong — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:03:20 +0000

Plant provided GC services for the Bakar BioEnginuity Hub at UC Berkeley by creating research facility space and seismically rejuvenating the 47-year-old University Art Museum. The project scope included construction of a full-service life science incubator which included private labs for enterprises desiring more dedicated space, and wet and dry open lab benches for faculty and student researchers. Work also included a single-story, glass-enclosed addition, which adds 6,600 SF of office space to support the research function. Plant self-performed exterior building preservation, fencing, and grouting, which was painstakingly installed to a high level of architectural detail. The project achieved LEED Gold certification.

Within the 40,000 SF incubator is the provision of extensive equipment and laboratory space so that teams can test, develop, and grow their game-changing ideas. Fledgling ventures can lease as little as a single lab bench or half of a freezer shelf, while larger companies can access state-of-the-art equipment for the fields of therapeutics, diagnostics, research tools, agriculture and food tech, and more.

100 Stockton

Sandy Wong — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:37:37 +0000

Located in San Francisco’s historic Union Square, 100 Stockton features flagship retail, creative office space, expansive event areas, and a dramatic rooftop dining venue. Extending nearly half a city block, the project includes 242,000 SF of mixed-use space on eight levels. This iconic building underwent a major seismic renovation, and Plant converted the existing, primarily single-tenant retail and office building into a multi-tenant retail building. Also included was the alteration of existing exteriors to all-glass facades and creation of a new rooftop space with a 16,000 SF restaurant and outdoor terrace. Plant self-performed all lateral and gravity shoring after demolishing 60% of the existing building in multiple phases throughout construction duration. The project achieved LEED Gold certification.

48 Stockton

Dave Jeffrey — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 01:29:50 +0000

This repositioning project consisted of the core and shell renovation of the former Barney’s Department Store retail space in the Union Square area of San Francisco. The scope included demolition of finishes, installation of all new MEPFS systems, four new elevators, new roofing, and new finishes for a ground floor lobby, elevator lobbies, and restrooms. The combined use building has three floors of designated retail space on the lower level, first and second floors, with office designated space on the third through sixth floors. Plant self-performed concrete.

2121 Webster Street / The Pacific

Lauren Wesson — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:53:59 +0000

Conversion of the former University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry building into 76 high-end residential condominiums and townhomes. The precast concrete exterior skin was removed and replaced with a high-performance glass curtain wall. Work also included seismic upgrades and all new interior improvements. The townhomes are LEED Silver certified and the nine-story tower is LEED Gold.

ACT Strand Theater

Joel Boardman — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 17:14:10 +0000

Plant transformed a 1917 vaudeville house known as “The Jewel” into a 300-seat venue for the American Conservatory Theater (ACT). In order to adapt the historic, four-story reinforced concrete and steel building into a modern performance venue, many alterations and upgrades were necessary, including a full seismic upgrade to the structure, restoration of the main facade on Market Street, and underpinning and excavation to add square footage. The building’s complete interior remodel provided a live performance theater, box office, lobby, bar/cafe, green room, office space, and flexible space for rehearsals and gatherings. The project achieved LEED Silver certification.

UOP Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

Joel Boardman — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 23:51:08 +0000

Conversion of the former Wells Fargo Data Center in downtown San Francisco into the new Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. The dental school occupies approximately 225,000 SF of the building and features interactive classrooms, clinical examination floors, and offices. The remainder of the building is being leased to outside tenants.

The construction scope involved replacement of the exterior cladding with new high-performance glazing; reconfiguration of the building entry to make it more visible and inviting to pedestrian traffic; installation of escalators between the first and second floors to bring dental patients to the clinical floors; all new MEPFS systems; and state-of-the-art dental equipment for research, teaching, and training. The project achieved LEED Gold certification.

Walt Disney Family Museum

Joel Boardman — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 00:05:56 +0000

Plant balanced rehabilitation of the historic former barracks on the main parade ground of the Presidio with the need to develop a visitor-friendly layout and infrastructure for multimedia programming around Walt Disney’s life and work. Construction involved three historic buildings and adhered to federal historic preservation standards. Work included a glass atrium gallery, restoring the original brick facades, and extensively excavating and underpinning to a depth of 35 feet below grade to create an underground theater and sub-basement. The building’s structural systems were upgraded with a variety of seismic connections interwoven with shotcrete.

Contemporary Jewish Museum

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 22:05:56 +0000

The new home of the Contemporary Jewish Museum incorporates the former Jessie Street Substation historic structure and features a unique design by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind. The museum, which totals approximately 64,000 SF, includes exhibition areas, café, retail store, offices, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose room, auditorium, and support spaces for these functions.

Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive

Joel Boardman — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 17:30:02 +0000

Designed by world-renowned architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro in partnership with EHDD, the new Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive is a dynamic combination of the 1939 Art Deco-style University of California printing plant and a new addition encased in a sweeping metal skin. The project involved complex shoring and underpinning to renovate the existing 50,000 SF building and construction of the 30,000 SF addition. The new facility features museum galleries, PFA film theater, viewing rooms, a seminar room, a participatory arts lab, library film study center, works on paper study center, a cafe and store, and administrative offices and back-of-house operations. The project achieved LEED Gold certification.