Located on a narrow piece of land jutting into San Diego Bay, this concert venue was designed to elevate the experience of live music while also providing the community with a park where culture and nature intersect. The design of the outdoor venue includes a covered stage and back-of-house facilities, a behind-the-stage patio, flexible seating to accommodate up to 10,000 people, public restrooms, a public promenade, environmentally sustainable landscaping, and sand-based synthetic turf designed to reduce water consumption.
Virtual design and construction (VDC) played a critical role in the project due to the non-traditional building materials, site location on a manmade jetty and unforeseen challenges of working on a one-of-a-kind entertainment venue. Since the construction of the ceiling and roof structure was steel and fabric, traditional methods for installation of the overhead mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire sprinkler and A/V equipment could not be utilized. All overhead systems had to be designed and modeled to make sure everything fit virtually before construction. The team also utilized BIM to accurately document existing underground utilities and quickly verify elevation for tie-in points.