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General Project Information

Architectural Credit:

Architect of Record: Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel

Design Architect: KoningEizenberg Architecture

Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
Project Substantial Completion Date: 4/1/2019
Program type(s): Education – General, Education - K-12 School, Public Assembly - Entertainment/Culture
Total Site Area (gross sq. ft): 52000
Total Building Area (gross sq. ft): 52000
Project substantial completion date: 4/1/2019
Climate zone: 6B
Project site: Historic structure or district
Project team: 
Architect of Record: Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel
Contractor: Mascaro Construction
Graphics: Pentagram
Lighting: Lam Partners
Ceiling Artwork: Freeland Buck
Sustainability: Branchpattern
Heritage Consultant: Clio Consulting
Structural Engineering: AES Atlantic Engineering Services
MEP: Iams Consulting LLC
Civil Consultant: Langan Engineering and Consulting Services
Acoustics: Babichacoustics

Project Overview:
MuseumLab reveals the bones of an abandoned Carnegie library to create an inspiring setting for youth programs focused on art, making, and technology. Opened in 1890, the library fell into disrepair and closed in 2006. Time, and a 1970s remodel, wreaked havoc on the interior ornament, making traditional restoration unaffordable. Stripping away alterations reconnects spaces, reintroduces daylight, and reveals historic bones. The emerging archeology, an exhibit in and of itself about discovery and how things are made, is well suited to the Museum’s agenda. The resulting “beautiful ruin” sparks imagination and curiosity while challenging conventions for both preservation and education.

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