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The 2026 Design Awards Event

A view from above of a circular, multi-level courtyard with ornate railings, white columns, red tile floors, and a central fountain surrounded by greenery. Spiral staircases connect the different levels.We're celebrating 24 award winning projects, as well as the Trustee's Awards for Excellence and four President's Awards at the Mission Inn in downtown Riverside. This special celebration is followed by a ticketed reception with food and drinks. Purchase your tickets before they sell out!

Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Hub

Owner / Client
Wendy Hillis – University of California, Berkeley

Owner/Client
Alexi Zalk – University of California, Berkeley

Project Lead & Lead Architect
Lisa Yergovich – Architectural Resources Group, Inc.

Civil Engineer
Kevin Wong – BKF Engineers

Structural Engineer
Eugene Tuan – Tuan & Robinson Structural Engineers

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Engineer
David Pang – Gayner Engineers

Landscape Architect
Cathy Garrett – PGAdesign

Contractor
Vince Baldwin – City Building, Inc.

Environmental Graphic Design
Jenny Huang – Jenny Huang Design

Photographs:
Stephen Schafer Photography

Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Hub

Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Hub is a winner for the 2026 Preservation Design Award in the category of Restoration. 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 Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Hub

The Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Hub was originally constructed in 1909 as a single-family residence designed by noted architects Julia Morgan and Ira Hoover. Acquired by the University in 1958, the building has housed several academic departments over the years and has experienced only minimal alteration, retaining a moderately high degree of historic integrity. Character-defining features that remain intact include original woodwork, decorative leaded and wood windows, doors, and porches.

Exterior improvements for the project included comprehensive window and door restoration, stucco cleaning and repair, and the removal of a contemporary wood egress stair on the rear facade. Interior improvements included refinishing historic wood surfaces, installing new custom light fixtures, and completing a full MEP upgrade that converted the building from gas to all-electric systems. Accessibility enhancements added a new front patio to minimize ramping to the front entrance, two accessible restrooms, and a small elevator addition at the rear.

Read more about the Preservation Design Awards
Exterior view of the restored Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Hub at dusk, featuring warm building lights, a modern sign, landscaped patio, and award and foundation logos in the foreground.
A cozy sitting area with a gray sofa, two blue armchairs, and a round table is framed by a wooden doorway. Large windows with stained glass let in natural light, illuminating the wood-paneled room with a central light fixture.
A large, well-lit house with Tudor-style architecture stands behind blooming gardens and a brick walkway. A sign reads “Hass Entrepreneurship Hub.” The scene is at dusk, with trees and a sidewalk in the foreground.
The Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Hub, a tan two-story building with brown trim and outdoor seating, is surrounded by greenery and trees on a sunny day.
A three-story beige stucco house with large windows, a wooden pergola over a staircase, and landscaped garden beds, set against a clear blue sky with surrounding trees.
A spacious living room with hardwood floors, large windows, a fireplace with a TV above it, modern seating including armchairs and sofas, and a patterned rug. Natural light fills the room.
Interior view of a staircase with blue carpet, wooden railings, and wood-paneled doors. The space is well-lit with ceiling lights, and features traditional architectural details and a landing area.

Community Importance

Nestled within an area recognized as both a California Historical Landmark and a Berkeley Landmark for its connection to Frederick Law Olmsted, this building stands as one of the few remaining single-family dwellings in a part of campus increasingly shaped by large-scale development. Its restoration goes beyond preserving historic walls – it preserves a sense of scale, intimacy, and human connection. By maintaining the building’™s residential character, it continues to serve as a welcoming environment where students of all disciplines, faculty, and visitors can gather, exchange ideas, and build relationships. This sense of community is central to the mission of the Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Hub, which thrives on collaboration and creativity. At the same time, the building offers students a rare opportunity to experience the residential architecture of Julia Morgan, appreciating both her design sensibility and the way thoughtfully designed spaces can foster connection, engagement, and belonging.

 

About CPF and the Awards

Held in conjunction with CPF’s 2026 Annual Conference in Riverside, the 2026 Mission Inn Preservation Design Awards Ceremony and Reception will spotlight excellence in historic preservation in a setting that reflects the very spirit of the work being honored. This special evening brings together award recipients, conference participants, preservation leaders, and supporters from across California to celebrate outstanding preservation projects and leadership through the Preservation Design Awards and President’s Awards.

Founded in 1978, the California Preservation Foundation (CPF) is California’s statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of historic places and cultural heritage. Through education, advocacy, and community-centered programs, CPF supports the people, projects, and policies that keep California’s historic resources vital and valued. We now support a national network of more than 36,000 members and supporters. Click here to learn how you can become a member.