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The 2024 Design Awards Event

We’re celebrating 15 award winning projects, as well as the Trustee’s Awards for Excellence and the President’s Awards at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles, followed by a special social event with food and drinks in the stunning ballroom of the Biltmore Hotel. Tickets to the Awards Ceremony and the post-awards reception are $225 for members and $250 and available here (discounted to $175 if you’re attending our Annual Conference – combo packages available on our conference page)

Marin County Civic Center Roof Replacement

Project Lead or Principal
Alan Dreyfuss – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Client / Owner
Cam Isaza – Marin County Department of Public Works

Architect/Landscape 
Erin Humphrey – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Historic Architect
Leslie Scheppelmann – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Contractor
David Arntz – Arntz Builders Inc.

Specialty Sub-Contractor
Robert Browne – Rainbow Waterproofing and Restoration

Additional Participant
David Axt – Sika Corporation

Additional Participant
James Strong – Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

 

Marin County Civic Center Roof Replacement

Marin County Civic Center Roof Replacement is one of fifteen winners honored with the 2024 Preservation Design Award. This project was a recipient in the Craftsmanship/Preservation Technology category. Award recipients are selected by a jury of top professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, planning, and history, as well as renowned architecture critics and journalists. Tickets and sponsorship options are available at californiapreservation.org/programs/awards/.

About Marin County Civic Center Roof Replacement

The roofs of the Marin County Civic Center are one of the most important character-defining features of the building, including their forms, distinctive color, and decorative ornamentation. Roof leaks have been present since the building was constructed and have continued in various locations throughout its life. A variety of repair techniques, products, and reroofing projects had previously been utilized to attempt to mitigate the leakage problems.

The firm began with a peer review of a previous roofing rehabilitation feasibility study. The firm then oversaw the preparation of mock-up installations for three recommended roofing systems, performed adhesion testing, and assisted with analysis and testing of the colorfastness of each material based on accelerated weathering tests.

The project involved complete removal of existing roofing systems; removing, refinishing, and reinstalling the historic metal fascia; and installing a fluid-applied elastomeric roofing system which was custom-colored the building’s distinctive “Marin Blue.”

About CPF and the Awards

The California Preservation Awards are a statewide hallmark, showcasing the best in historic preservation. The awards ceremony includes the presentation of the Preservation Design Awards and the President’s Awards, bringing together hundreds of people each year to share and celebrate excellence in preservation.

The California Preservation Foundation (CPF), a 501c3 nonprofit, was incorporated in 1978. We now support a national network of more than 36,000 members and supporters. Click here to learn how you can become a member.