https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1093 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17938 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:58 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17938-design-ed-podcast-mark-cavagnero-2025 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17886 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:18:52 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17886-mark-cavagnero-associates-expands-a-century-old-synagogue-in-san-francisco-from-within Transforming a disused courtyard into an enclosed winter garden was key in stitching together Salesforce’s Dublin campus.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17485 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:22:11 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17485-mark-cavagnero-associates-brings-a-historic-dublin-hotel-back-to-life http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15366 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:05:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15366-ucsf-joan-sanford-i-weill-neurosciences-building-by-smithgroup-with-mark-cavagnero-associates UCSF-Neurosciences-Building-01-B.jpg The main entrance of the UCSF Joan & Sanford I. Weill Neurosciences Building faces Koret Quad, across the street. Photo © Tim Griffith http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15258 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15258-oakland-museum-of-california-renovation Oakland-Museum-of-California-01-B.jpg Oakland Museum of California. Photo © Tim Griffith goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) The $17.8 million renovation, led by Walter Hood and Mark Cavagnero, will open to the public next month.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15132 Wed, 19 May 2021 12:31:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15132-oakland-museum-of-california-announces-june-reopening 1. ocma-reopens-oakland-news_archrecord_1170_ss_3.jpg View of OMCA's renovated tiered gardens and new stage. Credit: ©2021 Tim Griffith. All rights reserved. 2. ocma-reopens-oakland-news_archrecord_1170_ss_1.jpg View of OMCA’s south entrance, including a new ramp leading into the cafe above the amphitheater. Credit: ©2021 Tim Griffith. All rights reserved. 3. ocma-reopens-oakland-news_archrecord_1170_ss_2.jpg View of OMCA's renovated tiered gardens (left and central) and new stage (right). Credit: ©2021 Tim Griffith. All rights reserved. 4. ocma-reopens-oakland-news_archrecord_1170_ss_0.jpg View of OMCA's new northeast entrance into renovated campus and garden. Credit: ©2021 Tim Griffith. All rights reserved. 5. ocma-reopens-oakland-news_archrecord_1170_ss_4.jpg Arial view of OMCA. Photo Courtesy of Oakland Museum of California.   goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) The $20 million revitalization will be completed next year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14224 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14224-an-ambitious-revamp-aims-to-connect-the-oakland-museums-cascading-gardens-with-the-surrounding-city The terraced rooftop landscape atop the Oakland Museum has devolved over the past half century since the building’s completion to be one that is mostly monochromatic with little seasonal variation. Photo courtesy Hood Design Studio Oakland Museum Lowest Terrace Garden Each level of the revamped gardens is inspired by a different California ecoregion. The lowest terrace takes its cues from the state’s coastal forests. Image courtesy Hood Design Studio Oakland Museum Open-Wall Corner The renovation will open up a previously walled-in corner of the campus to the city. Image courtesy Hood Design Studio Photo of Oakland Museum 1960s Model The renovation team uncovered a photo of a 1960s model showing the trees, rather than walls, defining much of the campus edge. Image courtesy Hood Design Studio A serene, meditative sanctuary beckons to young people on the campus of a private Catholic high school in California.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14097 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14097-st-marys-student-chapel-by-mark-cavagnero-associates Just inside the campus’s entry gate, the rectangular “steeple” comes into view. Photo © Joe Fletcher The architect used luminous white Portland cement for exterior and interior walls. Photo © Joe Fletcher The pews and slatted screen, all of white oak, play against floors of smooth Alabama limestone. Photo © Henrik Kam Glass doors fold wide open to connect the sanctuary with the courtyard and its small reflecting pool. Photo © Henrik Kam Glass doors fold wide open to connect the sanctuary with the courtyard and its small reflecting pool. Photo © Henrik Kam Wood slats shield the interior from southern light. Photo © Joe Fletcher Restrained in its ornamentation, the building has little outward iconography other than the tower’s thin cross and the one incised in a wall. Photo © Joe Fletcher Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates The 94-year-old San Francisco Opera wanted a secondary venue to attract the next generation of operagoers.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12472 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12472-diane-b-wilsey-center-for-opera-by-mark-cavagnero-associates The architects transformed a floor previously occupied by SFMOMA in the Veterans Building, creating a new space for the San Francisco Opera that includes a small theater for chamber operas and avant-garde performances, a daylit costume shop for the company, and an exhibition gallery. Photo © Tim Griffith The architects transformed a floor previously occupied by SFMOMA in the Veterans Building, creating a new space for the San Francisco Opera that includes a small theater for chamber operas and avant-garde performances, a daylit costume shop for the company, and an exhibition gallery. Photo © Tim Griffith The architects transformed a floor previously occupied by SFMOMA in the Veterans Building, creating a new space for the San Francisco Opera that includes a small theater for chamber operas and avant-garde performances, a daylit costume shop for the company, and an exhibition gallery. Photo © Tim Griffith Photo © Tim Griffith 1704-Good-Design-is-Good-Business-Mark-Cavagnero-Associates-San-Francisco-Diane-B-Wilsey-Center-for-Opera-06.jpg Photo © Tim Griffith Photo © Kyle Jeffers Photo © Kyle Jeffers Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11908 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11908-lighthouse-for-the-blind-and-visually-impaired-by-mark-cavagnero-associates The intimate reception area opens to a central stair, daylit by glazing alongside and above it.  Photo © Jasper Sanidad Color-changing LED panels animate the polished-concrete circulation path and an adjacent social space. Photo © Jasper Sanidad A training kitchen accommodates 12 workstations and was designed so that instructors can be clearly heard over the activity. Photo © Jasper Sanidad For a new café, an architect re-engineers the DNA of the California Academy of Sciences next door.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11525 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:03:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11525-the-terrace-california-academy-of-sciences For a new caf', an architect re-engineers the DNA of the California Academy of Sciences next door.

]]> 1507-the-terrace-california-academy-of-sciences-mark-cavagnero-associates.asp Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8003-the-terrace-california-academy-of-sciences The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences A diminutive pavilion functions as a caf' and event space for the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.   Photo © Tim Griffith The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences The glass and steel structure seems to be an offshoot of the larger building across the way (minus the green roof) by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (2008).   Photo © Tim Griffith The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences The glass and steel structure seems to be an offshoot of the larger building across the way (minus the green roof) by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (2008).   Photo © Tim Griffith The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences Skylights in the caf' are framed by shadowboxes of blue plastic resin. Custom frameless glass doors glide along a recessed track set in the ceiling so that the walls along the public path can disappear.   Photo © Tim Griffith The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences A frosted glass fixed back wall is bisected horizontally by a clear strip to provide glimpses of the park.   Photo © Tim Griffith The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences Photo © Tim Griffith The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences Photo © Tim Griffith The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates The Terrace, California Academy of Sciences Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates For the first permanent home of SFJAZZ in its 35-year history, organization founder and executive artistic director Randall Kline sought to bridge that dichotomy.

]]> 1505-sfjazz-center-mark-cavagnero-associates.asp Sat, 16 May 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5993-sfjazz-center-by-mark-cavagnero-associates The facade's glass panels have slightly different spacing between levels to create visual syncopation.   Photo © Tim Griffith In the lobby, a floating stair features titanium railings.   Photo © Tim Griffith Steeply raked seating imparts a casual conviviality to the auditorium.   Photo © Tim Griffith Linden facade   Photo © Tim Griffith Lobby   Photo © Tim Griffith Photo © Tim Griffith 2nd Floor lobby terrace   Photo © Tim Griffith Auditorium beneath the balcony   Photo © Tim Griffith Auditorium   Photo © Tim Griffith Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates As a latecomer to San Francisco's performing-arts district, SFJAZZ, a 30-year-old concert series, had to figure out how to fit into the Hayes Valley neighborhood. 

]]> 1305-sfjazz-center-mark-cavagnero-associates.asp Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7934-sfjazz-center The architects pierced the poured-in-place-concrete structure with glass window walls so pedestrians standing outside the south facade or the north facade can observe activities within. SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoThe architects pierced the poured-in-place-concrete structure with glass window walls so pedestrians standing outside the south facade or the north facade can observe activities within. Photo © Tim Griffith The architects pierced the poured-in-place-concrete structure with glass window walls so pedestrians standing outside the south facade or the north facade can observe activities within. SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoThe architects pierced the poured-in-place-concrete structure with glass window walls so pedestrians standing outside the south facade or the north facade can observe activities within. Photo © Tim Griffith Asymmetrically arranged seating for more than 700 wraps the auditorium stage on four sides. SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoAsymmetrically arranged seating for more than 700 wraps the auditorium stage on four sides.Photo © Tim Griffith The center is designed to draw the public inside day and night with a lobby on two levels and other amenities. SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoThe center is designed to draw the public inside day and night with a lobby on two levels and other amenities.Photo © Tim Griffith THIRD FLOOR SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoTHIRD FLOORImage courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates THIRD FLOOR SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoTHIRD FLOORImage courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates THIRD FLOOR SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoTHIRD FLOORImage courtesy of Mark Cavagnero Associates THIRD FLOOR SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoTHIRD FLOORImage courtesy of Mark Cavagnero Associates THIRD FLOOR SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoTHIRD FLOORImage courtesy of Mark Cavagnero Associates THIRD FLOOR SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoTHIRD FLOORImage courtesy of Mark Cavagnero Associates FOURTH LEVEL SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoFOURTH LEVELImage courtesy of Mark Cavagnero Associates SITE MAP SFJAZZ CenterMark Cavagnero AssociatesSan FranciscoSITE MAPImage courtesy of Mark Cavagnero Associates durant-hall.asp Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:30:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7569-durant-hall-university-of-california-berkeley A new terraced entry plaza provides accessibility without compromising Durant’s classical symmetry. Durant Hall, University of California, Berkeley Mark Cavagnero Associates Berkeley, CaliforniaA new terraced entry plaza provides accessibility without compromising Durant’s classical symmetry.Photo © David Wakely Photography Work in the vaulted first-floor corridor includes refurbishment of original light fixtures. Durant Hall, University of California, Berkeley Mark Cavagnero Associates Berkeley, CaliforniaWork in the vaulted first-floor corridor includes refurbishment of original light fixtures.Photo © David Wakely Photography In the reorganized basement, walls of frosted and clear glass define conference rooms and offices. Durant Hall, University of California, Berkeley Mark Cavagnero Associates Berkeley, CaliforniaIn the reorganized basement, walls of frosted and clear glass define conference rooms and offices. Photo © David Wakely Photography The skylit second-floor reception area for the deans’ offices doubles as an informal event space. Durant Hall, University of California, Berkeley Mark Cavagnero Associates Berkeley, CaliforniaThe skylit second-floor reception area for the deans’ offices doubles as an informal event space.Photo © David Wakely Photography As part of the effort to bring as much light into Durant’s interior as possible, Cavagnero has made the top-floor landing in front of the building’s new elevator of glass, allowing sunligh Durant Hall, University of California, Berkeley Mark Cavagnero Associates Berkeley, CaliforniaAs part of the effort to bring as much light into Durant’s interior as possible, Cavagnero has made the top-floor landing in front of the building’s new elevator of glass, allowing sunlight entering through a skylight to penetrate spaces below.Photo © David Wakely Photography Durant Hall, University of California, Berkeley Durant Hall, University of California, Berkeley Mark Cavagnero Associates Berkeley, CaliforniaImage courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates Durant Hall, University of California, Berkeley Durant Hall, University of California, Berkeley Mark Cavagnero Associates Berkeley, CaliforniaImage courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates Durant Hall, University of California, Berkeley Durant Hall, University of California, Berkeley Mark Cavagnero Associates Berkeley, CaliforniaImage courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates In 1968, the year before the Oakland Museum opened, New York Times architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable wrote: “In terms of architecture and environment, Oakland may be the most thoughtfully revolutionary museum in the world.”

]]> oakland_museum.asp Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7501-oakland-museum-of-california-renovation A new projecting canopy and bold graphics offer shelter and a strong sense of orientation to museum visitors. Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaA new projecting canopy and bold graphics offer shelter and a strong sense of orientation to museum visitors.Photo © Tim Griffith Certain galleries retain the existing ceiling heights but now have more colorful interiors to keep them from feeling too dark. Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaCertain galleries retain the existing ceiling heights but now have more colorful interiors to keep them from feeling too dark.Photo © Tim Griffith Cavagnero added new end galleries with clerestories and 20-foot-high ceilings to better display large-scale art. Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaCavagnero added new end galleries with clerestories and 20-foot-high ceilings to better display large-scale art.Photo © Tim Griffith New, light steel canopies, beams, and columns alternate with original poured-concrete walls on various levels. Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaNew, light steel canopies, beams, and columns alternate with original poured-concrete walls on various levels.Photo © Tim Griffith A glass-and-steel enclosure now covers the outdoor stair leading to multilevel galleries and plazas. Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaA glass-and-steel enclosure now covers the outdoor stair leading to multilevel galleries and plazas.Photo © Tim Griffith The insertion of steel and glass skylights and canopies protects visitors from rain and glare. Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaThe insertion of steel and glass skylights and canopies protects visitors from rain and glare.Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates A current aerial view shows the glass and steel coverings embedded in the planted terraces. Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaA current aerial view shows the glass and steel coverings embedded in the planted terraces. Photo © Steve Proehl An aerial view of the museum's terraced roof gardens circa1970 reveals the rich landscape design by Dan Kiley. Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaAn aerial view of the museum's terraced roof gardens circa1970 reveals the rich landscape design by Dan Kiley.Photo © Steve Proehl Oakland Museum of California Renovation Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaImage courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates Oakland Museum of California Renovation Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaImage courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates Oakland Museum of California Renovation Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaImage courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates Oakland Museum of California Renovation Oakland Museum of California RenovationMark Cavagnero AssociatesOakland, CaliforniaImage courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates The Sava Pool, designed for both recreational and competitive functions, is situated at the southern end of a public park between a vehicular thoroughfare and a residential neighborhood.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12134 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12134-sava-pool-in-san-francisco Photo © Tim Griffith Photography Photo © Tim Griffith Photography Photo © Tim Griffith Photography Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates The original Clovis Memorial District conference center, which had been incrementally added to over the years, housed a number of meeting rooms, but lacked a central entry, or gathering space.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12089 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12089-clovis-memorial-district-conference-center Photo © David Wakely Photo © David Wakely Photo © David Wakely Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates