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Eames Institute Plans Museum Conversion of Former Birkenstock Campus

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The Eames Institute submitted a master plan to the city of Novato to convert the former Birkenstock campus into a 185,000-square-foot art and design museum. The Institute purchased the 88.5-acre property in 2025 for $36 million. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2028, with initial openings projected for 2030.

From eastbaytimes.com

Why it matters

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The project projects 200,000 annual visitors and $14 million in yearly visitor spending. The Institute anticipates creating between 85 and 120 jobs through the conversion and operation of the site.

From eastbaytimes.com

Who's involved

  • Eames InstituteNonprofit organization converting the former campus into a museum
  • BirkenstockCompany whose former campus property is being converted

Who could feel it

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  • Eames InstituteSpeculative

    The Eames Institute might see increased revenue from visitor spending and job creation.

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