1407 Tanager Way, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Extensive remodel and renovation of an exceptionally located hillside residence above Sunset Boulevard. Scope of project included the construction of an infinity edge pool set on the steeply descending rear portion of the lot. The renovation of the existing house structure included creating an open plan and taking advantage of spectacular views by opening south facing walls. Structural challenges involved providing efficient and unobtrusive lateral and vertical load resisting systems. The resulting project is a successful integration of structure and architecture.
Architect: Bonura Building Architects & General Contractors, http://www.bonurabuilding.com

32804 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
Custom single-family residence set atop coastal bluff in Malibu, CA overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Construction included CIDH piles, poured in place concrete retaining walls and structural slabs, heavy and light timber, and structural steel.
Architect: Laura Hanson Design, http://laurahansondesign.com/

655 Brooks Avenue, Venice, CA 90291
Custom residence located in the Venice Beach area of Los Angeles. Site challenges required a deep cantilever of the second, third, and roof levels of the structure. The cantilever was achieved by cantilevering a horizontal moment frame, encased in the first level floor, over a lower level of concrete masonry block. Exposed curved glulam beams accentuated the barrel-vaulted roof.
Architect: Jay Vanos Architects, http://www.vanosarchitects.com/

348 Patton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Multi-unit residential structure on a hillside site adjacent to downtown Los Angeles. The structural system consists of CIDH pile foundations, conventional wood framing, and a detached parking structure utilizing composite steel and concrete decking on poured in place concrete walls. The structure relies extensively on engineered prefabricated timber products. The combination of modern architectural design and the innovative use of cost-efficient materials in this project, as part of the redevelopment of downtown Los Angeles and its adjacent neighborhoods attracted the attention and honor of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design.
Architect: Heyday Partnership, http://heyday-la.com/

3457 N. Coy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 91423
Development of a dramatic hillside lot was required to develop a unique and efficient hillside residence adjacent to the Mulholland Drive corridor overlooking the City of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. The steepness of the lot required unique solutions to provide for a safe and stable structure that included concrete friction piles, a system of retaining walls, and wood framing combined with the elegant strength of steel to achieve a light and airy modern structure. The development includes a remarkable freestanding infinity edge pool.
Architect: Jay Vanos Architects, http://www.vanosarchitects.com/

8549 Higuera Street, Culver City, CA 90232
Spectacular renovation and interior remodel to provide offices for SmashBox Studios in a 25,000 square foot bow-truss warehouse in Culver City, CA. Careful coordination between structural connections and desired architectural results achieved a uniquely modern and open office environment for a Southern-Californian based cosmetic company and photographic studio.
Architect: Daniel Factor

12918 Short Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066
"The Coconut House": One of the project challenges was the site's narrow 25 foot by 100 foot lot. A combination of strategically placed structural steel members, working with traditional wood framing helped to achieve a visually open structure. Honored in 2006 with an American Institute of Architects housing committed award, the project is a successful integration of structure and architecture.
Architect: Lee + Mundwiler Architects, http://www.lm-arch.com/

Cerritos Regional County Swimming Pool Complex
19700 S. Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90701
Structural engineering is involved in many different types and sizes of projects. One challenge is maintaining creativity and efficiency in all types and sizes of projects. The public swimming pool in the recreation and parks department of the City of El Cerrito had a deteriorating and unappealing pool facility that badly needed renovation. CTW Engineers collaborated with the project architect to achieve visually pleasing details that are both structurally durable and functional. The result is a well designed space that invites the use of the community.
Architect: Aleks Instanbullu, http://www.ai-architects.com/

817 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
A mixed-use office and living space on a sloping lot required use of structural steel, timber framing, and subterranean concrete to achieve a successful integration of spaces. Project challenges included cantilevered spaces and "floating" corners.
Architect: Urban Operations studio, http://www.urbanops.org/

521 Broadway, Venice Beach, CA 90291
Innovative artists designed steel framed live/work space located in the eclectic Venice Beach area of Los Angeles. A multi-level steel moment framed structure created necessary open spaces. The use of commercial construction techniques on a residential scale project helped make this a remarkable structure.
Architect: Greg Falk

14200 Alisal Lane, Santa Monica, CA 9040
Large custom single family residence constructed on a partially level, partially steeply sloping lot, coupled with the requirements of the innovative architectural design required a series of challenging structural solutions including the interaction of steel, masonry, concrete, and timber structural systems. The careful coordination between CTW Engineers, Inc. and Marmol Radziner resulted in a one-of-a-kind residence.
Architect: Marmol Radziner & Associates, http://www.marmol-radziner.com/

3292 Inglewood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
An extensive remodel to an existing structure that required forensic investigation of the existing structural system to ensure the integration of new and existing structural systems. The result is a seamless and integrated remodel and addition.
Architect: Escher GuneWardena, http://www.egarch.net/

Highland & Melrose Live-Work
717 N Highland, Los Angeles, CA 90038
A multi-building multi-unit residential complex located in the Hollywood region of Los Angeles. The structure is a modern, mixed-use facility that incorporates much of the structure into the visible Architectural finish. Exposed concrete masonry block walls, exposed engineered lumber roofs, and exposed structural steel create a modern living environment.
Architect: Jay Vanos Architects, http://www.vanosarchitects.com/

100 Sage Road, Ketchum, Idaho 83340
A challenging and precarious site required an intense engineering solution. The project required a two-unit dwelling constructed at the base of an avalanche-prone mountain in Sun Valley, Idaho. The solution incorporates an impact resistant concrete wall that is integrated into the uphill facing exterior. A highly irregular plan created additional challenges. The result is a spectacularly situated unique structure.
Architect: Architecture, J.A.