Line And Space, LLC

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex

SAN DIEGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLEX

Line and Space, LLC

YEAR
2010

LOCATION
San Diego, CA, United States

TYPE
Government + Health › Community Center

As a “portal” to San Diego Bay’s ecologically unique Sweetwater Marsh, the new Administrative Headquarters for the US Fish and Wildlife Service provides a collaborative facility where in-house wildlife biologists and environmental education specialists perform work and analysis within the habitat.

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex

The light, open design offers a strong connection to the inspirational landscape while the multi-purpose Resource Room supports expanded environmental education programs.

Integral interpretation enhances the visitor experience and is hoped to increase usage and appreciation of the Refuge’s trails.

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Design of the LEED Gold project is highly influenced by site forces and resource conservation.

Features include a 30 kW photovoltaic array, proper solar orientation, natural daylighting, passive heating and cooling techniques, and water harvesting.

Concern for off-site views drove a low-profile structure that is in harmony with the land.

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex

The goal of mitigating bird strikes on windows directly influenced the architecture in the form of downward-angled glass so panes reflect ground rather sky.


San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex


San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex


San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex


San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Line And Space, LLC
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