Current Construction Projects
680 Aileen St. Oakland
Eathquake retrofit of a North Oakland 1912 Victorian Duplex. Original foundation was starting to rotate and crack under the load of the building. Replacement and retrofit involves:
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Shoring structure in place completed by Roger's House Moving.
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Replacement of original 100 year old, unreinforced concrete foundation.
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New mudsills bolted to the foundation with 5/8" j-bolts and bearing plates.
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New cripple wall framing with plywood for added shear strength.
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New water-table and lower siding.
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Replacement of the uneven and hazardous sidewalk and drive-way surfaces.
3208 MLK Jr. Way Oakland
Two-unit 4000sq' live/work conversion from existing commercial space designed by acclaimed Oakland Live/Work architect, Thomas Dolan, with engineering completed by Smith Engineering Inc. Project to include:
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New facade with exposed steel moment frame and clerestory windows to echo the original design re-imagined with a modern industrial finish.
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New facade structure to contain enclosed and secure front porch areas.
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Addition of 450sq' mezzanine to each unit.
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Front structure to be re-built from the ground-up.
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Rear CMU block structure to be saved, utilizing the original truss ceiling framing for an open high-ceiling work area.
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The original 1920s V-Rustic Siding removed from the front structure and safely stored will be re-purposed as interior wall finish.
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no off-street parking.