The first phase of the DreamWorks Animation Studios facility, located in Glendale, CA, includes a five-building campus totalling 320,000 sq. ft., a multi-story parking garage, and a central chilled water plant.

The project was designed by Steven Ehrlich Architects (design architect) and Gensler Associates (executive architect).

The HVAC was designed on a design/assist basis between acco and Ove Arup & Partners.

The buildings in the first phase consist of the Nile, Directors, Creative Services, TV Animation Building, and Feature Animation. The central plant has been designed for a total future cooling capacity of 2,000 tons, with 1,200 tons installed in the first phase.

All of the buildings use variable air volume systems with multiple air handling units per building, and a complete DDC building management and temperature control system.

Project Data

• 2,000 Total Ton Central Cooling Plant
• 5-Building Campus
• 320,000 Sq. Ft. of Usable Space

Project Team

• Owner - Dreamworks Animation
• Architect - Gensler & Associates
• Engineer - Ove Arup & Partners
• General Contractor - Swinerton Builders