EDesignC performed plumbing and electrical engineering on the renovation of the pool facility in Garfield Square Park, a Mission District focal point between Treat Ave. and Harrison St. San Francisco Recreation and Parks department assessed functionality and accessibility upgrades needed for the well-used Garfield Pool on the park campus. The Capital and Planning division selected the JV team of TEF Architects, and Paulett Taggart Architects to lead the design team, and determined stakeholder needs through a series of community meetings.

The scope of the renovation includes a new lobby, upgraded restroom and locker rooms, and a new multipurpose space. EDesignC completed data system modification, along with LV cabling design coordination, and sump pump review and replacement. Changes to voltage and phase were coordinated with facility mechanical for correct conservation of power, and additional planning with SFPUC and PG&E was required.

EDesignC’s engineering support was provided through construction administration, ending in August 2020. The Garfield Pool Rehabilitation was awarded the 2022 Preservation Design Award for Rehabilitation by the California Preservation Foundation. The award recognizes the expanded access and use of the pool facility within updates that maintain the scale of the historic structure, and its cultural place within the Mission community.