75th Anniversary Expansion Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego-La Jolla

The 75th-anniversary expansion of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
(MCASD) in La Jolla, California is a $120M, 105,014 SF expansion of the existing facility
that will serve as a venue for MCASD’s permanent collection, unique installations, and
public programs, in addition to meeting spaces to foster community involvement and
inclusivity. MCASD’s expansion included the demolition of a neighboring property to
construct a 49,444 SF addition and remodeling/modernizing the existing 55,570 SF
campus.
Modernization of the campus included the construction of two gallery levels with
distinct architectural features to showcase the Museum’s permanent collection of
over 5,600 pieces. A spacious multipurpose gallery was created that will be used for
public programs, community events, and performances, a space the original Museum
lacked. The expansion project created two levels of underground parking as well as a
new public parking lot with seaside terraces overlooking the Pacific Ocean to support
the growing demand of visitors. The Museum’s expanded footprint includes a new
loading dock, art preparators room, storage facility, and freight elevator. The project also
included the relocation and modernization of the museum’s entrance and the addition of
a new café.