Two World War II-era hangars on Pearl Harbor's National Historic Landmark Ford Island were adapted into the headquarters for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Pacific Region in a way that complements the original scale and material.
Access constraints at the $90-million retrofit of one of the world's most iconic bridges made work treacherous, as did the more than 100,000 vehicles and thousands of pedestrians and bicyclists passing "through" the jobsite every day.
The $49.6-million project replaces a 50-year-old truck-scale facility located in the middle of the confluence of three freeways: Interstate 80, I-680 and State Route 12.
Crews built out 66,300 sq ft for 47 concession tenants at the new Tom Bradley terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, mostly within a 150,000-sq-ft main hall.
When bids came in $46 million over budget, the project underwent extensive value engineering—accomplished while preserving the program and functionality.
The team for the fast-tracked, $117-million renovation overcame challenges such as a significant water intrusion that damaged communications infrastructure and a $20-million scope increase, including the late addition of a three-story, double-core elevator tower.
The $907-million expansion was the largest project in the airport's history. Completed on time and nearly $45 million under budget, it is also the first LEED-Platinum-certified commercial airport terminal in the world.
San Diego's Central Library was meant to be an icon. With a shimmering three-story steel-covered dome "hovering" over the edifice, the completed building has met that objective, say Best Projects judges.