Tom Sabol Speaks on 20th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake

On the 20th Anniversary of the Northridge earthquake, Principal Tom Sabol is speaking at UCLA regarding the steel frame failures during this event. Dr. Sabol will explain the damage that occurred and discuss research in which we were instrumentally involved emphasizing how it has been implemented to improve the safety of our buildings during future…

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The Residences at 7th earns LEED Platinum Certification

The Residences at 7th is an addition to the Southwestern Law School campus that includes 133 units of student housing in 4 stories of Type V construction. Amenities include a state-of-the-art security system, on-site business center, private study rooms, a roof-top sun deck and secured indoor parking for residents, a landscaped central courtyard and two-story…

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Project Update: Waihonua Condominiums

Project Update: Check out our Hawaii office’s endeavor, The Waihonua Condominiums in Kelowa, HI. The project consists of a 400’ tall, 485,000 sf, 43-story high-rise with 341 units. A note from our principal Mike in Hawaii: “The challenges facing the designers of Waihonua included squeezing 6 stories in a podium height limit of 45’ and…

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The Bicycle Casino Hotel Makes Its Debut

Another Englekirk project is making its debut! The Bicycle Casino Hotel will feature 100 rooms in seven stories, 15,000 square feet of event and meeting space, an outdoor pool and deck on the second floor, fitness center, brew pub, and restaurant. View more: Bell Gardens Getting a Luxury Casino Hotel

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AIA LA Next LA Award Citation – Beverly and Fairfax

The “Fairfax Theater”, 1929 Art Deco style theater, was preserved and transformed into 71 units of housing in a 5 stories with ground floor retail. The residents of Beverly & Fairfax enjoy a rooftop pool and recreation center with parking in four subterranean levels. View more: AIA Los Angeles (AIA|LA) announces the 2013 Design Awards

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SEAOC Excellence in Engineering Award of Merit – US Courthouse, San Diego

The United States Courthouse, San Diego received a 2013 Excellence in Engineering Award of Merit in the New Construction Category by the Structural Engineers Association of California. At the SEAOC 2013 Annual Convention and Exhibits in San Diego, SEAOC recognized 23 projects from numerous firms for creative achievement and innovation in structural engineering design through its 14th Annual…

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