Commercial Projects

Holiday Inn Express, Sunnyvale, CA

Ground-up 5-story Holiday Inn Express Hotel;

Used 2 story steel and concrete podium topped with wood construction to reduce material costs
Investigated and utilized a unique foundation system (geopiers) to cut excavation and material costs by 50%
Provided peer-reviews of all disciplines to minimize plan check comments

(Owner: Hiten Suraj, Architect: Eric Jacobsen)

Collier Office Building, Livermore, CA

Delivered the structural engineering for a new ground-up three-story office building
The engineering inclusive of the seismic retrofit
9,500 sq. ft.

Preschool tenant improvement, Fairfield, CA

Delivered the engineering plans
Preschool with playground

Commercial Tenant Improvement, San Francisco, CA

Structural Engineering for Vertical and Horizontal addition of 5,000 sq.ft. of residential space to an existing mixed-use structure with historical facade.
Engineering design optimized to ensure preservation of historic facade
Collaboration with Architect to reduce steel moment frame linear footage by approximately 70% while maintaining architectural vision and structural stability

Sushi Confidential, San Jose

Structural design of entire outside bar and sitting area;

Collaborated with client and contractor on site to ensure restaurant interior was not impacted during construction

Starbucks

Multiple Locations

Year: 2018

Highlights: Engineering plans and roof load calculations for upgrading HVAC equipment

Fedex Kinkos

Multiple Locations

Tenant Improvements, including changes to floor plans and removal of CMU structural Load Bearing Walls.

Nom Nom Sandwich Shop

Owner: Tram Dyck | Architect: Donn Merria

Berkeley

Year: 2018

Highlights: Structural engineering for the storage area above the office.

Coit Tower Food Kiosk, San Francisco

Year: 2018

Highlights: Engineering design for a food kiosk that must be removable within 48 hours, if needed.

Commercial tenant improvement, Sacramento, CA

Tenant improvement of an office
Delivered the architecture (via a partner) and structural engineering

Commercial tenant improvement, Hayward, CA

Tenant improvement of an office
Delivered the structural engineering and drafting

Commercial tenant improvement, Livermore, CA

Tenant improvement of an office building
Delivered the engineering

Equipment foundation and commercial tenant improvement, San Jose, CA

Delivered the structural engineering, architecture (via a partner) for new partition walls and equipment foundation
Delivered electrical plans for the installed machinery

Seismic Retrofit, Los Angeles, CA

Delivered the engineering for the seismic retrofit for a multi-family residence

Residential Projects

Civil Engineering for a Condominium, San Gabriel, CA

Delivered the civil engineering for a condominium project
Lot area = 8,000 sq. ft.
Covered area = 4,700 sq. ft.

Pool House, Folsom, CA

Delivered the architecture (via a partner), engineering, and energy permit (Title 24) calculations
Main house area = 2,668 sq. ft., detached pool house area = 647 sq. ft., porch area = 314 sq. ft.

Two-story home and carport, Santa Rosa, CA

Delivered the architecture (via a partner), civil engineering, structural engineering, energy permit (Title 24) calculations and MEP plans
Two-story, single-family residence and carport
1,657 sq. ft.

Large Single-Story Custom House, Palm Springs, CA

New 3,260 sq. ft. home with a 955 sq. ft. garage with 4 beds and 4 baths
Provided Architecture Permit set (via partner), Structural Engineering, Title 24 and Civil Engineering including the grading plan, drainage plan, and the erosion control plan

Large two story custom house, San Bernardino, CA

New 4,527 sq. ft. home with a 828 sq. ft. garage with 4 bed and 3 baths including 2 guest rooms
We prepared the Architectural Permit set (via partner), Structural Engineering and MEP plans for the new house which includes the sewer, water and gas line mapping; air conditioner unit; water heating unit and complete electrical map for the house

New custom home, Fremont, California

New 3,900 sq. ft. custom home with 4 beds and 4 baths
Also included an ADU of 900 sq. ft. with 1 bed and 1 bath and a 400 sq.ft. garage
We delivered the Structural Engineering

New Custom Home Woolsey Fire Rebuild, Malibu, California

Complete Fire rebuild of a two-story 2,907 sq. ft. home with 3 beds and 3 baths
We prepared the Architectural Permit set (via partner), Structural Engineering, Title 24 and CAL Green

Home Addition, San Jose, CA

Two custom homes;

Expansion and interior remodel that included a new master bedroom, media room, partial roof renovation and expansion
Single story house
Delivered the architecture (via a partner) and engineering plans

New custom home, Los Angeles, CA

New single story with 1,000 sq. ft. home and 440 sq.ft. garage on the lower level
Delivered the Structural Engineering

Two custom homes, Mammoth Lakes

Two custom homes;

Nine custom homes with two stories
Provided architecture permit sets, engineering and consulted with energy permits for every house

Custom Home, Hayward, CA

Two large multi-story custom homes;

Developed architectural permit sets, 3D models, and civil and structural engineering plans.
The projects include various features such as a swimming pool, patios and garages.

New custom home, Santa Rosa, CA

New custom house after wildfire damage
Wooden construction
Delivered architecture (via a partner), civil engineering and Title 24 calculations

New custom home, Santa Rosa, CA

New custom house after wildfire damage
Wooden construction
Delivered the full architecture permit set and Title 24 calculations

New custom home, Santa Rosa, CA

New custom house after wildfire damage
Wooden construction two story house
Delivered the full architecture permit set and Title 24 calculations

Fire Rebuild, Santa Rosa, California

Fire rebuild of a large single story house with concrete and wood construction
Performed the architectural, engineering and title 24 portion and also the project required attention to lot of custom details in a quick 4 week turnaround

New custom home, Los Gatos, CA

Delivered the civil and structural engineering, energy permit (Title 24) calculations, and architecture
Large multi-story custom home with a swimming pool

Exterior remodeling, San Francisco, CA

Exterior remodel of a 15 story building
Developer: Mosser

Mosser Companies, San Francisco, CA

On-site evaluations, additions, deck engineering, and preparation of conversion plans;

Submitted deliverables for each unit within a week, allowing them to speed up the building upgrades and leasing.

3 new custom homes, Imperial Beach, CA

Delivered the architecture (via a partner) and energy permit (Title 24) calculations

Large single-family home, San Bernadino, CA

10,039 sq. ft. single family home with a 3009 sq. ft. garage and 862 sq. ft. guest
house
Delivered the architecture (via a partner), engineering, and energy permit (Title 24) calculations

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