Franklin Antonio Hall

The University of California San Diego’s new engineering center, Franklin Antonio Hall, is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary education and research. It features 11 “collaboratories,” allowing researchers from across campus to come together and develop innovative projects like 3D-printed, low-cost autonomous underwater vehicles and plant-based research on human vaccines. Our team designed mechanical and plumbing systems through a design-assist delivery model to reduce costs while adhering to an accelerated construction schedule.

The project was fully designed and coordinated in Revit 3D modeling software throughout the design-assist process. Design included custom variable volume laboratory air systems with air tracking control, redundant equipment, laboratory compressed air, laboratory vacuum, and reverse osmosis water systems – all evaluated rigorously for maximum energy efficiency, compliant with Title 24 and achieving LEED Platinum certification.

Awards
2024 Orchid Award Winner for Public Buildings, San Diego Architectural Foundation

2024 San Diego County American Public Works Association (APWA) Grand Winner, Project of the Year

2024 San Diego County APWA Chapter Project of the Year Award for Structures

2024 Seattle American Institute of Architects (AIA) Merit Award for Building Design

2024 Swiss Built Design Award – Education Project

2024 Civiv Building Project of the year Award from US Green Building Council – California

2024 Public Building Project of the Year Award from American Concrete Institute

2024 Liberty Mutual Insurance Gold Safety Winner

2023 San Diego AIA Merit Award for Building Design

2023 San Diefo AIA “Divine Detail” Award

2023 US Green Building Council “Platinum” Certification

2022 Certificate of Merit – Structural Engineering Association of San Diego