Mark Cavagnero

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Mark Cavagnero, FAIA (born July 7, 1957) is an American architect and the founder of Mark Cavagnero Associates established in 1988.

Born (1957-07-07) July 7, 1957 (age 68)
USA
OccupationArchitect
AwardsAIACC 2010 Distinguished Practice Award, AIACC 2015 Maybeck Award
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Mark Cavagnero
Born (1957-07-07) July 7, 1957 (age 68)
USA
OccupationArchitect
AwardsAIACC 2010 Distinguished Practice Award, AIACC 2015 Maybeck Award
PracticeMark Cavagnero Associates
ProjectsSFJAZZ Center, Oakland Museum of California, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Headlands Center for the Arts, Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center
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His works include SFJAZZ Center, in San Francisco, California; the "major Expansion"[1][2][3] of the Oakland Museum of California[citation needed],[4][5][6] originally designed by the architect, Kevin Roche;[7] Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera,[8][9] in San Francisco Opera[10][citation needed], and the 1995 major renovation of the Legion of Honor museum with Edward Larrabee Barnes.[11]

Career

"Cavagnero’s career began in 1983 in the New York City office of Edward Larrabee Barnes; his mentorship under Barnes profoundly influenced how he would practice. Five years later, Mark moved west and co-founded Barnes(John Barnes, Edward Larrabee Barnes' son) and Cavagnero (later renamed to Mark Cavagnero Associates)."[12]

Current projects

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Completed projects

"The 1995 major renovation that included seismic strengthening, building systems upgrades, restoration of historic architectural features."[62] "the pyramid skylight visible in the Legion courtyard. The glass pyramid sits atop the Rosekrans Court and special exhibition galleries located below."[63][64]

Awards

Mark Cavagnero's work have garnered more than "100 design awards from regional, national and international organizations",[65] including the 2015 Maybeck Award,[66] the 2011 Distinguished Practice Award[67] and the 2012 American Institute of Architects, Firm Award.[68][69]

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