(TF10) TOUR: Deepening the Green in SFMOMA’s Palette

‘Invisible architecture’ – air, heat, light and sound – are major influences for SFMOMA’s design. In 2016, the SFMOMA completed the LEED Gold expansion of the existing museum designed by Mario Botta with a dramatic yet complementary new wing, designed by Snohetta and EHDD. Art museums are required to use a strict conditioning criteria to preserve valuable art. These requirements directly influence a museum’s layout, the design of its mechanical systems, and its lighting strategy. SFMOMA refined its approaches to balance art preservation, the visitor experience and reduce energy use. The building uses a seasonal variation of temperature and humidity setpoints, has a high-performance envelope, and a sophisticated lighting control scheme with a set lighting energy budget. The tour will explore the new and renovated indoor and outdoor galleries tailored to the museum’s celebrated collection.