Converse San Francisco Opens on Market Street

Sierra Engineering Group is pleased to have been a part of the design team for the new Converse Store in Downtown San Francisco, one of their largest. The space is located on the ground and mezzanine levels of an existing four story building which includes a full basement below. It is a store featuring an exposed structural steel circular stair linking the ground floor to the mezzanine at the center of the space as their signature aesthetic component.  Our work included structural design of the stair along with the removal and reconfiguration of the mezzanine slab openings, re-work of both the Ellis Street and the Market Street entrances and a variety of other elements including the retrofit of existing building members and connections.  Sierra Engineering Group worked closely with the store design Architect to assist them in achieving the desired aesthetic effect, not a small feat considering that much of the structure is exposed and incorporated into the design. 

For more information see: http://play.converse.com/blog/2013/06/17/converse-store-in-san-francisco/

Project:  Converse Store – San Francisco
Owner:  Converse
Structural Engineer: Sierra Engineering Group
Architect: Jennifer Carpenter Architects
Contractor: Timberwolff Construction

More Professionals at SEG

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Francis
 

Sierra Engineering Group would like to congratulate all those at our office that have successfully sought and passed their P.E. examinations. This includes Francis Franco this year, Jessie Cruz two years ago and Julio Silva a little over three years ago.  We figured that it’s never too late to celebrate career achievements. Our office can boast that the design staff with the exception of one (we fully expect him to pass the last section of the exam this year) is now entirely composed of licensed engineers.  We believe licensing speaks to the intellectual investment, integrity, commitment and professionalism that each of these individuals brings to their work. Their continued dedication is a credit not only to our office but more so to the structural engineering community. We are proud to have them as part of our staff and look forward to continue to support their professional and personal growth.

Aloft Hotel in Cupertino Opens

 

On March 8, 2013, a grand opening celebration was held at the Aloft Hotel on North De Anza Blvd in Cupertino, California. It is the first hotel built in Cupertino in the last ten years. The brand is most notable for its style, which is different from the majority of hotel brands. The hotels offer a modern design, with unique technical aspects, and an atmosphere that encourages socialization. Sierra Engineering Group was the Structural Engineer of Record for this new 4-story, 125 room hotel. The work included an underground cast-in-place concrete structure which houses parking and supports a stepped post-tensioned concrete deck which in turn supports 4 levels of a wood and structural steel superstructure.

The project was originally designed as a different brand however the owners decided to change flags after construction had already begun on the original design.  The design team was challenged to make the required revisions to the first design without delay to the overall construction schedule, including obtaining all required approvals from the various jurisdictions. The design and construction team working closely and with the same goals in mind was able to meet the owner’s demand and achieve the expected opening date.  Sierra Engineering Group is proud to have been a part of such an arduous yet ultimately rewarding project.

Project: Aloft Cupertino – A Vision of W Hotels

Owner: Shashi Corporation
Structural Engineer: Sierra Engineering Group
Architect: RYS Architects
Contractor: SD Deacon General Contractor