Remodeling of Existing Building
Location: Oakland, California
Project type: Adaptive Reuse
Building data:
Building area: 105,874 sq ft
Lot area 4 acres
Stories basement + 3 floors
Structure steel moment frame
Occupancy group E/B/S2
Construction type III A
Program:
Classrooms, Laboratories for Physics, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Laboratories, Art, Gymnasium, Offices
Summary:
This project presents a Pioneering Example in several areas:
● Conversion of multi-story, steel frame structure building into school
● Structural Testing of deep piers
● Department of the State Architect (DSA) approval process of such complexity
Project challenges:
The original structure was built in 1983 as an open floor office building. The steep terrain is terraced with six retaining walls laying over 400 piers each 25-30 feet into the ground. Per the California Field Act the remodeling needs to fully comply with all code requirements applicable for new construction. The project is focused on resolving the following key challenges:
● Comprehensive assessment of building deficiencies and preparing Criteria Report
● Extensive structural testing
● Seismic retrofit including foundations and steel frames
● ADA upgrades
● Compliance with Fire and Life Safety requirements
● Conversion of an open office floor plan into classrooms
● Ensuring environmental quality of new spaces – day light, air quality, temperature, and acoustics
Credits:
Graphic materials by PV
View of main entrance
Building Site (image by Google Earth)
Site plan
Proposed plan of First Floor
Proposed plan of Second FLoor
Proposed plan of Third Floor
