Oakland museum of california
A comprehensive landscape redesign to improve sustainability and accessibility, building on the architectural and landscape legacy established by Kevin Roche and Dan Kiley and working in tandem with neighboring institutions to define strong civic spaces and connect the city and the museum.
Newly cut doorways in the walls frame open views in both directions between the Museum and the surrounding public parks and infrastructure, while the placement of a major work by Peter Voulkos in the court beckons visitors. Image via Hood Design Studio.
Rishell Court, image via Hood Design Studio.
Planting designed for sustainable maintenance and climate resilience to celebrate the native eco-regions of California. Image via Hood Design Studio.
Terraced planting, image via Hood Design Studio.
New stage, proportionately designed to compliment the existing architecture, and associated social lawn both invite private events and host a range of Museum programming - image via Hood Design Studio.
Stage and event lawn in use, image via Hood Design Studio.
Terraced spaces, image via Hood Design Studio.
Newly added public event space and improved pedestrian access, including two new ADA-accessible ramps onto the campus. Photo via Design Boom.
OMCA shown before original completion in 1969, image courtesy of OMCA via Design Boom.
Rendered plan of renovated campus via Hood Design Studio.
Lighting mock-ups prior to opening.
Aerial photo via Design Boom of campus upon re-opening in 2021.
Location: Oakland, ca
Status: Completed 2021
Landscape Architect: hood design studio
Role: construction supervision/administration
Lindsey Luria served as project manager and point of contact throughout construction, issuing bulletins, sketches, and addenda as needed, handling RFIs and submittals, and visiting the site weekly to supervise construction and ensure alignment with the design intent.