Designed by IwamotoScott Architecture and DGA, the project is distinguished by a sculpted copper-toned facade composed of layered glass volumes. The enclosure serves as a defining architectural feature, creating depth, transparency, and a recognizable identity within the growing Mission Bay campus.
The architectural concept relied on a highly articulated facade that combines varying glazing configurations, deep vertical projections, and custom visual treatments to create a dynamic, layered appearance. The enclosure design required careful integration of air, water, thermal, and seismic performance requirements while maintaining the project’s complex geometry and refined architectural expression.
RDH provided Building Enclosure Consulting, Facade Engineering, and Waterproofing Consulting services, developing the enclosure basis of design and performance criteria for the facade, roofing, and waterproofing systems.
The design centers on a custom unitized curtain wall system with varying facade depths, integrated mesh glazing elements, and carefully detailed transitions between enclosure assemblies. RDH’s involvement focused on balancing architectural intent with durability, constructability, environmental separation, and long-term performance. Through close collaboration with the design team, the enclosure strategy supports the building’s demanding healthcare and research functions while realizing the project’s distinctive architectural vision.
