https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1451 en-us In a nod to its predecessor—the 1932 viaduct, demolished in 2016—a new bridge dubbed the “Ribbon of Light” will feature 10 pairs of concrete arches.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12515 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12515-sixth-street-viaduct-by-michael-maltzan-architecture-and-hntb Image courtesy City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineerings, Michael Maltzan Architecture / HNTB Of the many neoclassical buildings that architect John Galen Howard designed for the University of California, Berkeley, in the early twentieth century, California Memorial Stadium was perhaps the most breathtaking and the most imperiled: from its perch at the base of the Berkeley foothills, the concrete structure—part coliseum, part amphitheater dug into the hillside—offered 73,000 Golden Bears fans sweeping views of San Francisco Bay to the west, but on a site straddling the Hayward Fault.

]]> 1310-california-memorial-stadium-and-simpson-center-for-student-athlete-high-performance-hntb-architecture-and-studios-architecture.asp Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7552-california-memorial-stadium-and-simpson-center-for-student45athlete-high-performance The design team tucked the entrance to the Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High Performance, a new training facility on the site, between walls of concrete and limestone. California Memorial Stadium and Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High PerformanceHNTB Architecture and STUDIOS ArchitectureBerkeley, CaliforniaThe design team tucked the entrance to the Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High Performance, a new training facility on the site, between walls of concrete and limestone.Photo © Jim Simmons On game days, some 63,000 fans can pack into the newly revamped California Memorial Stadium. A two&#45;story VIP box hovers over the stands, accommodat&#173;ing press facilities and a donor club. California Memorial Stadium and Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High PerformanceHNTB Architecture and STUDIOS ArchitectureBerkeley, CaliforniaOn game days, some 63,000 fans can pack into the newly revamped California Memorial Stadium. A two-story VIP box hovers over the stands, accommodat­ing press facilities and a donor club. Photo © © Michael O'Callahan Despite its size&#8212;309,000 square feet&#8212;the stadium has a discreet presence along one of the university&#8217;s main thoroughfares, Piedmont Avenue. California Memorial Stadium and Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High PerformanceHNTB Architecture and STUDIOS ArchitectureBerkeley, CaliforniaDespite its size—309,000 square feet—the stadium has a discreet presence along one of the university’s main thoroughfares, Piedmont Avenue.Photo © Tim Griffith The arena straddles the Hayward Fault, on a site at the base of Berkeley&#8217;s foothills. California Memorial Stadium and Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High PerformanceHNTB Architecture and STUDIOS ArchitectureBerkeley, CaliforniaThe arena straddles the Hayward Fault, on a site at the base of Berkeley’s foothills.Image courtesy HNTB Architecture and STUDIOS Architecture The sense of openness in both of these spaces is carried into the skylit, below-grade athlete training center. California Memorial Stadium and Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High PerformanceHNTB Architecture and STUDIOS ArchitectureBerkeley, CaliforniaThe sense of openness in both of these spaces is carried into the skylit, below-grade athlete training center.Photo © Michael O'Callahan HNTB and STUDIOS created new &#8220;donor clubs&#8221;&#8212;spaces for banquets and other events&#8212;including the Field Club on levels 4 and 5, and the University Club on level 8. California Memorial Stadium and Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High PerformanceHNTB Architecture and STUDIOS ArchitectureBerkeley, CaliforniaHNTB and STUDIOS created new “donor clubs”—spaces for banquets and other events—including the Field Club on levels 4 and 5, and the University Club on level 8. Photo © Tim Griffith HNTB and STUDIOS created new &#8220;donor clubs&#8221;&#8212;spaces for banquets and other events&#8212;including the Field Club on levels 4 and 5, and the University Club on level 8. California Memorial Stadium and Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High PerformanceHNTB Architecture and STUDIOS ArchitectureBerkeley, CaliforniaHNTB and STUDIOS created new “donor clubs”—spaces for banquets and other events—including the Field Club on levels 4 and 5, and the University Club on level 8.Photo © Jim Simmons California Memorial Stadium and Simpson Center for Student&#45;Athlete High Performance California Memorial Stadium and Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High PerformanceHNTB Architecture and STUDIOS ArchitectureBerkeley, CaliforniaImage courtesy Proehl Studios California Memorial Stadium and Simpson Center for Student&#45;Athlete High Performance California Memorial Stadium and Simpson Center for Student-Athlete High PerformanceHNTB Architecture and STUDIOS ArchitectureBerkeley, CaliforniaImage courtesy HNTB Architecture and STUDIOS Architecture santa-clara-stadium-hntb.asp Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7551-santa-clara-stadium The new Santa Clara Stadium will have 68,500 permanent seats and will be able to expand to 75,000 seats for the Super Bowl. A nine-story tower capped with a rooftop terrace will house the venue's 165 Santa Clara StadiumHNTB ArchitectureSanta Clara, CaliforniaThe new Santa Clara Stadium will have 68,500 permanent seats and will be able to expand to 75,000 seats for the Super Bowl. A nine-story tower capped with a rooftop terrace will house the venue's 165 suites.Rendering courtesy HNTB After three hiatuses and a site switch, construction of the stadium began in April. Rather than relying on the more typical 'racetrack' oval sequencing, the design-build contractor has split the site Santa Clara StadiumHNTB ArchitectureSanta Clara, CaliforniaAfter three hiatuses and a site switch, construction of the stadium began in April. Rather than relying on the more typical 'racetrack' oval sequencing, the design-build contractor has split the site into four quadrants. Crews are working on each concurrently.April 19, 2012Image courtesy EarthCam <strong>July 29, 2012</strong> Santa Clara StadiumHNTB ArchitectureSanta Clara, CaliforniaJuly 29, 2012Image courtesy EarthCam <strong>September 20, 2012</strong> Santa Clara StadiumHNTB ArchitectureSanta Clara, CaliforniaSeptember 20, 2012 Image courtesy EarthCam The stadium's structural system includes buckling-restrained braces. It uses less steel than an equivalent moment frame and weighs significantly less than an equivalent shear-wall system. Santa Clara StadiumHNTB ArchitectureSanta Clara, CaliforniaThe stadium's structural system includes buckling-restrained braces. It uses less steel than an equivalent moment frame and weighs significantly less than an equivalent shear-wall system.Image courtesy Magnusson Klemencic Associates Steel erection began in late July, and the frame&#8217;s topping out is expected this month. Santa Clara StadiumHNTB ArchitectureSanta Clara, CaliforniaSteel erection began in late July, and the frame’s topping out is expected this month.Image courtesy EarthCam