Yerna beuena presentation

1. YERNA BUENA
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

2. YERNA BUENA (YBCA)
• LOCATION - San Francisco , California
• ARCHITECTS - Fumihiko Maki, James Polshek,
Todd Schliemann
• AREA OF GARDEN - 5 acres
• BUILT-IN – one block(1993), second block(1998)
• TYPE – Contemporary art museum and event venue

3. PLAN

4. YERNA BUENA (YBCA) PLAN

5. FEATURES
• The cultural centre, spread across two
buildings- the YBCA theatre and the gallery &
forum building-features music and dance
performances, contemporary art exhibits, art
installations, and film screenings.
• The Yerba Buena Centre for the Arts is open
Tuesday through Sunday.
• Yerba Buena Gardens invites activity for
people of all ages and backgrounds.

6. • Its central garden, the esplanade, is the public
heart that ties the complex project together
and connects it to the surrounding blocks.
• It also serves as a location for more than 120
cultural events each year.
• The site includes a bowling centre, skating
rinks, teen-oriented cultural facilities, and
creative programming at the children’s
creativity centre.
• An extensive ramp and fountain system,
capped by an overlook, connects surrounding
restaurants and cafés to the green and
performance areas

8. IMPORTANT SPACES
• GRAND LOBBY : The grand lobby is a spacious
and welcoming entry point to the centre . It
features a soaring atrium with a multi-story glass
facade that allows natural light to flood the space.
This design choice creates an open and inviting
atmosphere for visitors.
• FORUM : The Forum is a flexible, multi-purpose
space known for its adaptable design. It can be
configured for various events, from lectures to
performances. Its architectural feature includes a
large, open area with movable seating, providing
versatility and accommodating diverse activities.

9. • GALLERIES : The centres galleries are designed to showcase
visual art in a variety of forms. They often feature high
ceilings, adjustable lighting, and neutral wall colour to
create a neutral and adaptable environment that can
highlight different types of artwork effectively.
• THEATRE : The theatre at Yerba Buena Centre for the Arts is
designed with acoustics and audience comfort in mind. The
architectural emphasis is on optimal sightlines, sound
quality, and comfortable seating to enhance the overall
performance experience.
• SCULPTURE GALLERY: The outdoor Sculpture Garden is a
tranquil oasis amidst the urban environment. It offers a
contrast to the indoor spaces, featuring lush landscaping
and pathways that wind among sculptures, providing
visitors with an immersive art experience in a natural
setting.

10. • PUBLIC SPACES : Throughout the centre, there are
various public spaces, such as corridors, balconies,
and terraces. These areas are designed to encourage
interaction and exploration, with unique
architectural details, seating arrangements, and
views of the surrounding cityscape.
• GREEN ROOF : Yerba Buena Centre for the Arts
boasts a green roof that helps with insulation,
reduces energy consumption, and provides a
sustainable element to the building’s design. The
architectural feature of a green roof aligns with the
centre’s commitment to environmental
sustainability.

12. ARCHITECT’S TAKEAWAY
1. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN : The center's building boasts a modern
and innovative architectural design, characterized by its distinctive
white exterior and striking geometric shapes
2. FUMIHIKO MAKI: The building was designed by the renowned
Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, known for his minimalist and
avant-garde architectural style.
3. INTEGRATION WITH SURROUNDING : The center's design is
sensitive to its urban surroundings, effectively blending into the Yerba
Buena Gardens and the cityscape.
4. VERSATILE SPACES: The architecture of the center includes flexible
and versatile spaces, including galleries, theaters, and outdoor areas,
designed to accommodate a wide range of artistic and cultural events.

13. • CHALLENGE
While performing simultaneously with other on-site construction trades,
they had to complete the east side podium installation within a short
deadline of a couple of months, in order to meet the mayor’s dedication
ceremony. Working alongside other trades was spatially difficult and
coordination highly complex. To complicate site conditions and efficiency
no trade was allowed to enter the podium area with trucks
• SOLUTION
- For the landscape, soil was pumped into the planting areas and the
custom grown 60” box trees were craned in from the street.
• OUTCOME
- The garden completed on time and the mayor’s opening ceremony took
place as scheduled. Together Yerba Buena Gardens and the San Francisco
Museum of Mode