Government

Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory

Los Angeles, CA

Griffith Observatory

Client

Griffith Observatory logo

Griffith Observatory

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Primary Service

Building Sciences

In the early 2000s the operators of Griffith Observatory approached us with a massive undertaking: to expand the observatory’s offerings with a new planetarium theater, a new underground theater (eventually named “The Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon”), 11,000 square feet of new exhibit space, a new gift shop, a new cafeteria, plus more—all while restoring the historical building’s original foundation..

Our BSCi team of Environmental, Health and Safety experts collaborated with Los Angeles A&E Firm, HPPA, in lead paint and hazardous materials abatement work , plus a floor-to-ceiling restoration of the interior, installing new plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services. The result was a full hazardous materials survey, air monitoring , plus bringing the entire building to code and ADA compliance without losing out on the original art deco charm and foundation.

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