Berkeley, Calif.
The University of California, Berkeley is engaged in a $39-million seismic upgrade and complete interior renovation of the Doe Annex building, part of the Bancroft Library. Upon completion in spring 2008, the 130,000-sf, 6-level library will include: new interior shear walls and foundations; state-of-the-art MEP systems, including fire and life safety systems; extensive security and HVAC systems to protect all materials; fixed and moveable high density shelving units for manuscript storage; and a new rotunda entrance. The project team includes architect Ratcliff of Emeryville, Calif., and general contractor McCarthy.
