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University of California, Santa Cruz | Historic Cowell Ranch Hay Barn Restoration

University of California, Santa Cruz | Historic Cowell Ranch Hay Barn Restoration

Santa Cruz, California
United States
University of California, Santa Cruz | Historic Cowell Ranch Hay Barn Restoration

The historic Cowell Ranch Hay Barn, a timber-framed structure dating back to the 1860s, sits on the federally listed Cowell Lime Works Historic District, a 30-acre parcel of land at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

The structure was dismantled and reconstructed over a new foundation, re-using as much of the original materials as possible. The barn was constructed by hand using the art of mortise and tenon joinery with wooden pegs, an uncommon technique in California.

The structure was dismantled and reconstructed over a new foundation, re-using as much of the original materials as possible. The barn was constructed by hand using the art of mortise and tenon joinery with wooden pegs, an uncommon technique in California. The restored structure is intended to be a welcoming focal point for visitors.

The restored structure is intended to be a welcoming focal point for visitors to the university and ranch, and includes workspaces and meeting rooms for students, visitors, and events. A planned second construction phase will provide interior improvements to accommodate small conferences, lectures, and workshops and add rooftop solar panels.

Introba (formerly Integral Group) provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services and LEED documentation and commissioning.

Awards
Adaptive Reuse / Renovation / Historic Preservation, Honor Award, 2018
AIA California Council Design Award
Merit Award for Excellence in Architecture for Building Additions or Adaptive Reuse, 2017
Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)
Regional Excellence Award, 2017
WoodWorks
First Place Technology Award, 2017
ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter
Technology Award Honorable Mention, 2017
ASHRAE

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