With its distinctive saw-toothed exterior, this housing facility will serve low-income seniors, providing a building with energy efficiency and seismic safety in mind. Forell Elsesser provided structural engineering services for this 9-story, 101-unit apartment building with underground parking for 26 vehicles. The housing provides 57 studios and 44 one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors as well as community, retail, and dining space on the ground level.
Customized Solution
- The saw-toothed exterior of the building created structural variability which required careful detailing of the post-tensioned slabs to maintain gravity and seismic stability.
- Site soil improvement was required to limit seismically induced settlement and secure the mat foundation.
Highlights
- Architects: Kwan Henmi Architects/Fougeron Architecture
- Owners: San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, AF Evans, & Chinatown Community Development Center
- Flat plate, post-tensioned concrete with shear walls and mat foundations
- Used energy efficient and sustainable design methodologies throughout the project
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Team
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Steve Marusich
Director of Technical Excellence