03/18/2025
We’re thrilled to announce that the Humanities and Social Sciences Building Repair has been honored with the 2025 Preservation Design Award for Craftsmanship/Preservation Technology from !
Our team including Historic Architect .create , , , , Willis Construction collaborated to replace the entire tower building façade with new curtain wall precast panels. Because it is a historic building, the newly designed pre-cast wall system had to match the original system in all visual qualities, meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and undergo environmental (CEQA), California Coastal Commission, and UC San Diego Design Review Board approvals. The University also wanted the new panels to meet or exceed strict performance criteria including improved thermal performance and weather resistance.
Completed in about 16 months, the new pre-cast concrete panel skin of the building is indistinguishable from the original system.
Selected by a distinguished jury of experts in architecture, engineering, planning, and history, this award recognizes the exceptional dedication and skill that went into preserving this landmark.
Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this incredible achievement!
Learn more: https://californiapreservation.org/awards/ucsd-humanities/