Project Value:
$25m construction
Architects:
Nick Milkovich Architects, Heatherbrae Builders Co Ltd.,
Status:
Completed
Location:
UBC, Vancouver, BC
Project Overview
MOA’s architecture has important heritage value for UBC and beyond. The Museum’s Great Hall has been upgraded for seismic resiliency of the space to protect the irreplaceable collection in the event of a major earthquake.
MOA’s iconic building was designed by the Canadian architect, Arthur Erickson (1924–2009). Because it would not be feasible to achieve improved seismic performance while keeping the Great Hall’s existing structural elements in place, project engineers determined that a complete rebuild was the best approach. The design solution for MOA was to position base isolators under the main, suspended floor slab to absorb the impact of seismic activity. The Great Hall is detached from the rest of the Museum and rebuilt on new foundations so it can move freely in the event of an earthquake.
The Great Hall retains the appearance of the original space, preserving its architectural character and heritage values.
Primary Services
Quantity Surveying / Cost Management
