Technical Expertise. Practical Solutions. Exceptional Results.

Every structure starts with a clear load path. We develop structural systems that carry gravity and lateral loads efficiently, integrate cleanly with the architecture, and translate into drawings a contractor can price and build with confidence.

We select materials and systems based on what serves the project best — span, schedule, cost, site and seismic demand — and we refine the design until every member is doing useful work.

Residential projects live or die on the details: the beam that lets a kitchen open to the garden, the foundation that works on a sloping lot, the wall that can come out without compromising the house. We help homeowners, architects and builders make those moves safely and economically.

We are equally comfortable on new construction and on existing homes, where field conditions rarely match the original drawings and practical judgment matters.

Commercial and multifamily projects demand efficient, repeatable structural systems and tight coordination with a full design team. We design new buildings and tenant improvements, strengthen existing structures for new uses, and support the equipment, openings and alterations that keep buildings working.

For developers and owners, we focus on systems that keep framing simple and costs predictable across many floors and units.

In the Bay Area, seismic performance is not optional. We evaluate how existing buildings are likely to behave in an earthquake, identify the weak links, and design targeted retrofits that improve safety without unnecessary demolition.

Our retrofit designs are shaped by how the work will actually be built — access, sequencing, tenant disruption and cost — so owners can make informed decisions.

When something looks wrong — a crack, a sagging floor, a deteriorating balcony — owners need a clear, defensible answer. We inspect existing structures, document what we find, and recommend practical repairs.

We also perform exterior elevated element inspections required under California SB-721 (apartments) and SB-326 (condominium associations), with reports that are easy for owners, boards and contractors to act on.

Drawings are only the beginning. During construction we stay engaged — answering questions quickly, reviewing submittals, visiting the site and resolving field conditions before they become delays.

With construction experience on our team, we understand the pressure of the schedule, and we look for engineering solutions that are faster and simpler to build while keeping the structure sound.

The best structural solutions come from early, open collaboration. We work alongside architects and consultants from schematic design onward — testing structural options, resolving conflicts with mechanical and architectural systems, and helping owners understand the cost and schedule implications of design decisions.

The scope of architectural and multidisciplinary services varies by project; contact us to discuss what your project needs.