Forell Elsesser provided structural engineering services for a single modified shipping container that houses a unique coffee bar.

How do you create a gathering space for coffee lovers in a dense urban area using a recycled shipping container?

Paul Rodler has been with the firm since 1986 and is a Senior Principal and past COO of Forell | Elsesser. His straightforward approach to design is directly linked to his keen awareness of issues surrounding the constructability of buildings. He focuses on ease and economy of construction while creating buildable structural solutions for his clients.



As COO, Paul developed the company’s information technology systems to support Forell | Elsesser’s advanced BIM capabilities, and continues to help advance the firm to the leading edge of technical advancements within the industry. He also advocates for Integrated Project Delivery techniques to enable the efficiency and fast pace of design-build projects. Through his embrace of advancements in project design and delivery methods, Paul has made valued contributions to the success of numerous civic, education, healthcare, and data center projects. Paul is a licensed structural engineer in California and Missouri. He has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Stanford University.



Paul can be found enjoying his passion for open-wheel car racing when he is not busy finding solutions to engineering challenges.



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<li>Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)</li>



<li>Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC)</li>
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Cloud Gate “The Bean”

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Emergency Operation Center, Building 31

Kramlich Residence

San Francisco Olympic Club

Kaiser Permanente, San Mateo Medical Office Building

San Rafael Corporate Center

Kaiser Permanente Data Center

350 Rhode Island Street Office Complex

San Francisco City Hall, Seismic Retrofit

Portola Valley Town Center

Oakland City Hall Seismic Rehabilitation

LBNL, Building 15, Advance Light Source User Support

Taube-Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Oshman Family JCC & Moldaw Residences

San Francisco Asian Art Museum

UCSF Mission Bay William J. Rutter Center

California State University, Maritime Academy, Mayo Hall

Los Medanos College, Brentwood Center

Foothill Community College Physical Sciences & Engineering Center

College of San Mateo College Center Building 10

College of San Mateo Health & Wellness Building 5

California State University, Monterey Bay, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Building

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