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Architectural Lighting / Theatre Design

Contemporary Jewish Museum

The Contemporary Jewish Museum is an adaptive reuse of the historic landmark 1907 Jessie Street Power Substation. Daniel Libeskind’s design, his first commissioned project in North America, responded to the Museum’s mission to be a lively center that fosters community through the arts by focusing on the celebratory nature of the Jewish experience. It has become an iconic edifice in San Francisco’s cityscape and is a popular destination point.

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Contemporary Jewish Museum

Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, California.

63,000

Square Feet

Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, California. © Mark Darley

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Diamond Windows

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Location

Exterior

Description

The Contemporary Jewish Museum encompasses the adaptive reuse of the landmark 1907 Jessie Street Power Substation.

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Flexible Theatre

Description

Richard and Rhonda Goldman Hall with retractable seating is the most versatile space in the Musuem.

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Gallery

Description

The Temporary Exhibit Gallery hosts traveling exhibits and programs. The daylight contribution in the space is carefully controlled through wall placement and window treatment.

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Gallery

Description

Art galleries incorporate features of the historic building.

Project Details

Location

San Francisco, California

Discipline

Architectural Lighting / Theatre/Performance Environments

Size

63,000 SF / 3,300 SF (Flexible Space) / 225 Seats

Partners

Studio Daniel Libeskind (Design Architect) / WRNS Studio (Architect of Record) / Willis Polk (Original Historic Architect - 1907)

Photo Credit

© Mark Darley / © Bitter & Bredt / © Kyle Jeffers

Services

Interior & Exhibition Lighting / Retractable Seating / Theatrical Lighting System / Theatrical Platform System