Pacific Science Center Technical Feasibility Study

Schemata Workshop led a diverse team of consultants and engineers on a project intended to determine the technical feasibility of proposed renovations to the courtyard and pools at the heart of the historic Pacific Science Center facility. The process included evaluating the current condition of the structures and systems potentially affected by the courtyard transformation concept proposed by GGN in 2020. The team investigated the permitting process and historical landmark review required for the intended transformation: accessibility issues, current structural and seismic conditions, defects in the pools’ waterproofing, electrical, plumbing and site utilities, and water availability were all evaluated. This information was then used to establish the scope of work and costs associated with maintaining and updating the PacSci courtyards for the next 20 years, whether or not the proposed renovation is completed. In January 2022 Schemata Workshop and the rest of the team led a workshop with representatives from the Pacific Science Center staff and GGN to discuss the technical, logistical, and creative solutions for realizing the transformation. A significant topic of discussion during the workshop involved the technical aspects of reaching zero potable water usage, and the infrastructure systems required to achieve that goal. The team presented the completed feasibility study to the Pacific Science Center Board of Directors in June 2022.

Project Information

CLIENT
Pacific Science Center

LOCATION
Seattle, WA

PROJECT TYPE
Commercial

COMPLETED
2022

SCOPE
feasibility
conceptual design
schematic design

PROJECT TEAM
GGN (Landscape Architect / Design Lead) 
Schemata Workshop (Architect)
SOJ (Owner’s Representative)
Sellen (General Contractor)
Headwater (Community Outreach)
Hummingbird (Community Outreach)
GGN (Landscape Architect)
IDE (Structural Engineer)
MKA (Civil Engineer)
Sazan Group (MEP)
Biohabitats (Life Sustaining Systems)
Studio Pacifica (Accessibility)
DCW (Cost Management)
David Peterson (Historic Preservation)