SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
ALAMEDA CREEK WATERSHED CENTER
ARCHITECTURE | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
LOCATION 505 PALOMA WAY , SUNOL
AREA 2.5 ACRE ( SITE ) 11,000 SF ( BUILDING )
CONSTRUCTION COST $ 21 M
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE SPRING 2024
CERTIFICATION LEED GOLD ( PENDING )
Located adjacent to the historic Sunol Water Temple , this new interpretive center showcases Alameda Creek watershed ’ s contribution as one of the most critical sources of water for the San Francisco Bay area . The project consists of a museum featuring a stream profile aquarium , a history chamber with interactive historical and archaeological displays , a discovery lab classroom and multipurpose community room . The 2.5-acre site is envisioned as a transect through the creek and its ecosystems , taking users on a journey through the native plant communities . The building is a showcase of energy and water efficiency , featuring a PV panel system generating more energy than the building will use and a rainwater harvesting system that meets 100 % of the wastewater flushing needs .
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