Community Center Expansion
Davis, California
The City of Davis wanted to expand its community center to include more theater lobby space and accessible restrooms. We designed a contemporary addition compatible with the original 1960s redwood structure. For the addition’s exterior, we selected stained, marine-grade plywood to suggest the color and texture of the original redwood siding. The plywood is installed over battens with a system of stainless steel flashings and screws. The battens allow air circulation and drainage between the plywood and the waterproof membrane on the building frame.