Institutional projects include Camp Arroyo Environmental Education Camp for children, a new base camp for the Pacific Crest Outward Bound School in the Sierra foothills, renovation of a former tannery into art studios and offices, and master planning and classroom buildings for a school in Walnut Creek.
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| Camp Arroyo: Environmental Education Camp Livermore, CA Camp Arroyo is a residential environmental education camp, sited on a 138-acre site near Livermore, California. The camp was designed as a state-of-the-art green project. The design incorporated energy efficient design; use of solar energy for water and space heating; durable, resource efficient and recycled content building materials including straw bale and stabilized earth; water conservation and on-site alternative wastewater treatment. The 20,000 square foot facility serves as an environmental education camp during the school year and as a summer camp for children with life-threatening illnesses during the summer. The camp opened in 2001.
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| Angelo Reserve Science Center Northern Mendocino County, CA The Angelo Reserve Science Center is sited at the edge of a meadow and around a large redwood tree that stands near the middle of the meadow. The Science Center overlooks the Eel River and is at the entrance to the Angelo Reserve. An arcade, supported by douglas fir logs from the reserve, faces the meadow to the south; the arcade provides shading and a covered connection between all the facilities. The building is designed to meet environmental goals. Building orientation minimizes summer sun while maximizing winter sun. Building and passageways are shaped to encourage natural ventilation during the hot summer months. Framing is designed to minimize lumber use; all lumber comes from sustainable sources. All the materials are chosen with durability and longevity in mind.
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| Our Lady of the Oaks Applegate, CA Siegel & Strain recently completed a masterplan for the California Province of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) for their retreat facility in the Sierra Foothills just east of Auburn. The project encompasses approximately 300 contiguous acres of meadow and densely forested hillsides above the American River. The original 100 year old lodge and cabins, and the more recent structures were evaluated for their architectural and structural integrity and their environmental performance. The master plan includes recommendations for new structures and modifications to existing ones. Additionally, it addresses the Jesuits' environmental concerns and is designed with the intent that the facility be a rentable mountain retreat when not in use by the Jesuits. |
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| Pacific Crest Outward Bound School Sierra Base Camp, near Shaver Lake, CA The Pacific Crest Outward Bound Basecamp consists of 20,000 square feet of new buildings – office, warehouse, dining facility, lounge and housing – along with campgrounds, roads and infrastructure on a 58 acre site in the Sierra foothills east of Fresno. The project goals call for sustainable design principles to be applied in developing the project, including climate responsive design, use of salvaged and recycled content materials, and resource efficient construction techniques. The camp is primarily used in the summer so cooling sets the design parameters. Passive cooling measures include: large overhangs, natural ventilation, low-E glazing and thermal mass. |
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| Tannery Row Napa, CA This former tannery complex consisted of five buildings located along the Napa River. Our task was to create a coherent master plan for the Tannery’s conversion into a center for arts in Napa. The completed first phase included the remodeling of a pre-fab steel building and a new arcade, constructed of industrial materials that links the building and the Napa River Walk. |
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| Seven Hills School Master Plan Walnut Creek, CA Siegel & Strain, in collaboration with Moore Iacofano & Goltsman, designed a new master plan for the hilly Seven Hills School campus. Through workshops with the school community, we helped the school to clarify their development goals. Issues addressed included: > Strategic re-use and remodeling
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| Hunt Hall Addition, Seven Hills School Walnut Creek, CA Hunt Hall housed middle school classrooms, the gymnasium/multi-purpose room, and service rooms. The existing stucco building did not fit with the original farm buildings that distinguish the campus of this independent K through 8 school. The Hunt Hall Addition adds new classrooms, a faculty lounge and offices, and is designed to link Hunt Hall to the rest of campus with new covered walkways, a new stair, and an elevator. The L-shaped addition embraces a new, much-needed courtyard for outdoor classroom and gathering space. The design recalls the original farmhouse buildings, and will set the design standard for future campus buildings. |