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
