The California Science Center, World of Ecology is the second phase expansion of the California Science Center. Phase II is an addition of 190,000 square feet - doubling the amount of exhibit space which includes the World of Ecology, hands-on and multimedia experiences, a World of Life exhibit expansion including 175 new exhibits exploring ecosystems from around the world, the Weingart Special Exhibits Gallery expansion and office and support space.

Our structural challenge was the attachment of the new cast-in-place concrete structure connecting to the existing concrete structure. The vertical load carrying system consists of concrete one and two way concrete slabs supported by concrete beams and columns. The lateral load resisting system consists of cast-in-place concrete shear walls supported by continuous wall footings.