MH de YOUNG MUSEUM, GOLDEN GATE PARK, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Located in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the new MH deYoung Museum has become one of San Francisco’s most beloved and highly-active public spaces. By re-envisioning the traditional notions of art museum, the new building blends galleries with public space, arts education and large flexible multiple function event spaces. The ground level is designed and programmed to be unticketed, allowing park goers to freely meander through the building from multiple entry points in the park. Emphasis was placed on creating a design that balanced the new building with its unique park surroundings and created a publicly engaging, civic space in Golden Gate Park.
- Christopher Haas as a Project Architect, HERZOG DE MEURON, design architect
Role:
Christopher spent nearly 4 years fully engaged in the design and construction administration of the New MH de Young Museum. As a locally stationed project architect for Herzog & de Meuron, he was involved in all aspects of the museum’s design and was responsible for ensuring the coordination of the design intent with the client, local Executive Architect, sub-consultants, engineers, and city agencies.
Chris played a key role in developing and implementing the museum’s unique exterior envelop of embossed and perforated copper cladding. Additionally, he was the key H&dM team member responsible for coordinating the museum’s 134-foot rotating tower, interior spaces and administrative offices.
“Christopher’s comprehensive approach to design, his communication skills, and his dedication to client service provided invaluable support and helped ensure that our goals for the new de Young museum project were met. I heartily recommend him.”
-Deborah Frieden, Project Director for the MH de Young Museum, Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
