Newport Beach Civic Center Featured in Architect's Newspaper

April 2, 2010, California

The expansion of the Newport Beach, California Civic Center, currently in design, was featured in "Swept Away: Bold Statement Chosen for Newport Beach Civic Center", an article by Lydia Lee in the March 29, 2010 online edition of the Architect's Newpaper.

"Bohlin Cywinski Jackson . . . presented a compelling case for contemporary design, unfettered by references to Spanish tile or pink stucco: A silhouette clearly inspired by the ocean. The main building has a roof that undulates like a wave, and the adjoining double-height council chambers feature a curved fabric 'sail,' a decorative scrim of Teflon-coated fiberglass mesh over a steel frame. The zinc cladding of the council chambers will create a shimmering effect through the sheer material. 'It's a poetic move that becomes their iconic front-door image,' said [principal Greg] Mottola."

The 112,000 square foot complex includes new city administration offices, council chambers, structured parking and an addition to the city library. Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and PWP Landscape Architecture have extensively restructured the site, restoring wetlands and creating new park areas.