project to fruition. In 2007, it granted MOXI a 50-year lease of $1 per year to develop the museum on a vacant site next to the Santa Barbara train depot. In 2014, Armstrong Associates


broke ground on the earthwork portion of the project, even though building permitting and final plan signoff were still in process. Te construction team quickly uncovered unexpected under- ground structures associated with the adjacent train station, which they had to work around, Shields said. Te project maintained an archaeologist on site to check for the presence of any Chumash Indian artifacts, a requirement for many Santa Barbara construction projects.


Construction Challenges, Solutions Once the project received the


necessary building permits, the team pushed forward on an accelerated schedule. Tey overcame a host of challenges, some of which included:


“This project really gives us a sense of community. To be able to build something like this locally and have our names associated


with it is awesome.” Bill Shields, Armstrong Associates


 Constructing an architecturally complex structure with extensive amounts of curved walls and other unique design components.


 Te late addition of a glass roof structure well into the construction process.


 Frequently needing to accom- modate groups of public visitors touring the project during active


We’ve Got MOXI!


Quality Plastering, Inc. is proud to be part of the innovative MOXI project in connection with Armstrong Associates. A photo of our work is shown here.


construction hours due to the owner’s ongoing fundraising efforts, while still maintaining a safe jobsite.


Close collaboration among the


owner, contractor, architect and others proved critical to keep the project on track, according to Anderson. “AB Design Studio has spent time


here on the project site every day, which really helped to keep the process moving and issues resolved quickly,” he said.


Proactive Approach Armstrong Associates took a


proactive approach to solving many construction issues working with members of the project team. One prime example was the waterproofing system on the rooftop level, which also serves as a deck and hosts kids-themed water features. “Te waterproofing system was particularly critical,” Anderson said.


Photo by Elevated Horizon. Photo courtesy of Armstrong Associates.


Call us for your next project and we’ll show you how our “moxie” and commitment to excellence can help you succeed. We have been plastering in Santa Barbara and surrounding areas for 28 years.


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