The new environmentally-sensitive California Academy of Sciences embodies the institution’s mission to explore, explain and protect the natural world. An undulating living roof lightly drapes over large spherical exhibit spaces and an aquarium below. The building’s transparency incorporates Golden Gate Park as a visible part of the building itself.
Architect Renzo Piano Building Workshop with Stantec Architecture and Arup
General Contractor Webcor Builders
Structural Engineer Arup
Mechanical Engineer Arup
Electrical Engineer Arup
Civil Engineer Rutherford & Chekene
Exhibit Designer Thinc Design Aquarium) and Cinnabar (Museum)
Landscape SWA Group
Photographer Tim Griffith Photographer and Arup + Cody Andresen
Acoustical Engineer Arup
Sustainability Consultant Arup
Lighting Consultant for Aquarium and Rainforest Exhibit Arup
