1) Chinese Recreation Center
Client: Department of Public work
The existing Chinese Recreation Center, located on a steep site at the corner of Mason and Washington Streets, is a three story concrete building constructed in 1951. The Chinese Recreation Center, in Supervisor District 3, serves one of the most densely populated neighborhoods of San Francisco. Two outdoor play areas and an outdoor basketball court share the site with the Center. Major program spaces in the Center include a gymnasium, three multi-purpose spaces, kitchen, staff offices and support spaces.
The proposed new recreation complex, with a gross building area of 23,980 square feet, will replace the existing recreation center. The project objective is to provide a complete re-build facility and to provide improved programmatic spaces and functions, accessibility, address green building and code requirements. The new three-level above ground recreation center complex will have new landscaping and play equipment at the exterior areas. The exterior basketball court will remain but will be repaved. The proposed new complex will consists of the major program spaces that include a gymnasium, activity room for arts and crafts (multipurpose room #1), weight room (Multipurpose Room #2), multi-purpose room (Multipurpose Room #3), supporting facilities such as offices, restrooms, mechanical and electrical Rooms, and storages.
ABA Global provided special inspection services for this project.
Client: Department of Public work
The existing Chinese Recreation Center, located on a steep site at the corner of Mason and Washington Streets, is a three story concrete building constructed in 1951. The Chinese Recreation Center, in Supervisor District 3, serves one of the most densely populated neighborhoods of San Francisco. Two outdoor play areas and an outdoor basketball court share the site with the Center. Major program spaces in the Center include a gymnasium, three multi-purpose spaces, kitchen, staff offices and support spaces.
The proposed new recreation complex, with a gross building area of 23,980 square feet, will replace the existing recreation center. The project objective is to provide a complete re-build facility and to provide improved programmatic spaces and functions, accessibility, address green building and code requirements. The new three-level above ground recreation center complex will have new landscaping and play equipment at the exterior areas. The exterior basketball court will remain but will be repaved. The proposed new complex will consists of the major program spaces that include a gymnasium, activity room for arts and crafts (multipurpose room #1), weight room (Multipurpose Room #2), multi-purpose room (Multipurpose Room #3), supporting facilities such as offices, restrooms, mechanical and electrical Rooms, and storages.
ABA Global provided special inspection services for this project.
2) Golden Gate Valley Branch Library Renovation
In November 2000, the voters passed a bond measure for $106 million to upgrade San Francisco’s branch library system and in November 2007, the voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition D authorizing additional funding to improve the branches.
Plans include seismic strengthening, accessibility improvements, technology upgrades, a small rear expansion, a new designated Teen Area, Children’s Area with interactive early learning features, improved heating & ventilation, and a renovated program room for library and community programs. The historic integrity of this 1917 Carnegie will be maintained and the building restored to its original grandeur.
In November 2000, the voters passed a bond measure for $106 million to upgrade San Francisco’s branch library system and in November 2007, the voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition D authorizing additional funding to improve the branches.
Plans include seismic strengthening, accessibility improvements, technology upgrades, a small rear expansion, a new designated Teen Area, Children’s Area with interactive early learning features, improved heating & ventilation, and a renovated program room for library and community programs. The historic integrity of this 1917 Carnegie will be maintained and the building restored to its original grandeur.
3) Highland Hospital
Highland Hospital, Oakland ($4 million, Seismic Retrofit, Remodel, HVAC & Electrical System Upgrades)
Prepared and updated the project CPM schedules using Primavera. Applied construction-phasing/ milestones to control schedule. Coordinated construction trades, developed work around plans, and minimized construction interference impact on active working areas. . Prepared independent estimates for potential change orders. Negotiated and settled change orders. Prepared risks/costs/benefits analysis report for the County law team about the contractor terminations and replacement. Advised the owner for positions to remedy budget and schedule deviations.
Highland Hospital, Oakland ($4 million, Seismic Retrofit, Remodel, HVAC & Electrical System Upgrades)
Prepared and updated the project CPM schedules using Primavera. Applied construction-phasing/ milestones to control schedule. Coordinated construction trades, developed work around plans, and minimized construction interference impact on active working areas. . Prepared independent estimates for potential change orders. Negotiated and settled change orders. Prepared risks/costs/benefits analysis report for the County law team about the contractor terminations and replacement. Advised the owner for positions to remedy budget and schedule deviations.
4) Mission bay Community Center
The work involves the construction of a new four-story multi-functional campus community center building of approximately 160,000 gross square footage to be constructed on the Block 21 parcel of the new Mission Bay campus site. The 110,000 net assignable square footage includes a broad range of uses. The building will house a fitness complex with exercise areas, basketball and racquetball courts, two pools, a lounge; Conference Center including meeting rooms, an Assembly room, a catering kitchen and multi-purpose dining area and offices; a Pub and Full Service Kitchens and Serveries; Student Services Center with a Health Facility; Student and Campus Activities area including a library, lounge and game room; and a Multi-Service Center. Work also includes the construction of an adjacent six level parking structure for 600 cars of approximately 180,000 gross square feet.
Mission Bay Parking Structure : San Francisco, CA
Using similar colors and materials, this subtle and sophisticated 300-car parking structure is designed to complement the two adjacent office/laboratory buildings it will serve in the future. Slender vertical metal fins and the glass-enclosed stair/elevator towers soften the strong horizontal lines inherent in multi-level parking facilities. The fins also permit sufficient airflow precluding the need for mechanical ventilation. The glass towers, visually connected to the street and illuminated at night, help to create a safer environment and lighten the mass and scale of the building. The design also fulfilled the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency requirement to avoid visual interference with the city skyline and other elements of the Mission Bay development.
Using similar colors and materials, this subtle
The work involves the construction of a new four-story multi-functional campus community center building of approximately 160,000 gross square footage to be constructed on the Block 21 parcel of the new Mission Bay campus site. The 110,000 net assignable square footage includes a broad range of uses. The building will house a fitness complex with exercise areas, basketball and racquetball courts, two pools, a lounge; Conference Center including meeting rooms, an Assembly room, a catering kitchen and multi-purpose dining area and offices; a Pub and Full Service Kitchens and Serveries; Student Services Center with a Health Facility; Student and Campus Activities area including a library, lounge and game room; and a Multi-Service Center. Work also includes the construction of an adjacent six level parking structure for 600 cars of approximately 180,000 gross square feet.
Mission Bay Parking Structure : San Francisco, CA
Using similar colors and materials, this subtle and sophisticated 300-car parking structure is designed to complement the two adjacent office/laboratory buildings it will serve in the future. Slender vertical metal fins and the glass-enclosed stair/elevator towers soften the strong horizontal lines inherent in multi-level parking facilities. The fins also permit sufficient airflow precluding the need for mechanical ventilation. The glass towers, visually connected to the street and illuminated at night, help to create a safer environment and lighten the mass and scale of the building. The design also fulfilled the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency requirement to avoid visual interference with the city skyline and other elements of the Mission Bay development.
Using similar colors and materials, this subtle
5) Mission Bay Development
Open Space Features
The Mission Bay North open space system creates a linked system of parks, plazas and play areas that will result in a variety of public amenities and spaces for passive and active recreation which are appropriate in their location and respond to adjacent uses. These open space components will serve a wide range of constituents with a variety of active and passive uses. This open space complex is referred to Mission Creek Park. The components of the open space are as follows:
Open Space Features
The Mission Bay North open space system creates a linked system of parks, plazas and play areas that will result in a variety of public amenities and spaces for passive and active recreation which are appropriate in their location and respond to adjacent uses. These open space components will serve a wide range of constituents with a variety of active and passive uses. This open space complex is referred to Mission Creek Park. The components of the open space are as follows:
6) Potrero Hill Health Center
Location; 1050 Wisconsin Street, San Francisco
Client; Department of Public Health, City and County of San Francisco
The center is one of many neighborhood health centers within the Department of Public Health . The single-story 6,250 square foot building was constructed in the 1970’s, and is home to various health services serving the community and the general public. Existing spaces include reception areas, medical exam rooms, administrative offices, public restrooms, and other public and staff support spaces.
The project consists of the construction of a 1,050 square foot addition on the west side of the existing building, and the partial remodel of the existing facility to comply with Americans with Accessibility Act (ADA) regulations. The addition will create two new exam rooms, two new consultation rooms, one office, one large conference/education room, and an enclosed parking area. Other work includes improvements to the site and along the public's path of travel, the reception area, the remodel of the public restroom, and electrical work. ABA has managed the construction of this renovation while the center stays open for operation.
The completion of the project will result in the expansion of Primary Care medical unit and enhance services to the community including the ability to offer dedicated counseling and meeting spaces, ability to hold patient education classes, and it will help expand available medical space by freeing up exam rooms and staff office space.
Location; 1050 Wisconsin Street, San Francisco
Client; Department of Public Health, City and County of San Francisco
The center is one of many neighborhood health centers within the Department of Public Health . The single-story 6,250 square foot building was constructed in the 1970’s, and is home to various health services serving the community and the general public. Existing spaces include reception areas, medical exam rooms, administrative offices, public restrooms, and other public and staff support spaces.
The project consists of the construction of a 1,050 square foot addition on the west side of the existing building, and the partial remodel of the existing facility to comply with Americans with Accessibility Act (ADA) regulations. The addition will create two new exam rooms, two new consultation rooms, one office, one large conference/education room, and an enclosed parking area. Other work includes improvements to the site and along the public's path of travel, the reception area, the remodel of the public restroom, and electrical work. ABA has managed the construction of this renovation while the center stays open for operation.
The completion of the project will result in the expansion of Primary Care medical unit and enhance services to the community including the ability to offer dedicated counseling and meeting spaces, ability to hold patient education classes, and it will help expand available medical space by freeing up exam rooms and staff office space.
7) San Francisco General Hospital Parking Garage, San Francisco, California
This project is a six-story parking structure that accommodated 811-car spaces. The designer, Crosby Group, demolished the existing structure but kept and strengthened existing retaining walls, which minimized construction. In addition, we used gravity beams and columns to make sure the building was structurally sound.
This project is a six-story parking structure that accommodated 811-car spaces. The designer, Crosby Group, demolished the existing structure but kept and strengthened existing retaining walls, which minimized construction. In addition, we used gravity beams and columns to make sure the building was structurally sound.
8) San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Project, Trauma Center
Client: San Francisco Department of Public Work
Location: Between 22nd and 23rd Streets on Potrero Avenue for City of San Francisco
Project Description: The 284 bed/14 operating room hospital and trauma center will provide the only level 1 Trauma Center for residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County. The facility houses cardiology/radiology/auxiliary support and plant services at the B2 level. Preoperative/gastroenterology and a clinical laboratory is contained at the B1 level. Admitting and emergency will occupy the ground floor level. Obstetrics/pediatrics and NICU is housed on the second floor. ICU/CCU is located on the third and fourth floors. Medical surgery and forensic is occupied the fifth and sixth floors and acute care for the elderly is occupied the seventh floor. The tunnel at the B1 level is connected to the nuclear medicine center in the existing hospital and the bridge at the second floor is connected to clinical laboratories, the cafeteria and support services.
Client: San Francisco Department of Public Work
Location: Between 22nd and 23rd Streets on Potrero Avenue for City of San Francisco
Project Description: The 284 bed/14 operating room hospital and trauma center will provide the only level 1 Trauma Center for residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County. The facility houses cardiology/radiology/auxiliary support and plant services at the B2 level. Preoperative/gastroenterology and a clinical laboratory is contained at the B1 level. Admitting and emergency will occupy the ground floor level. Obstetrics/pediatrics and NICU is housed on the second floor. ICU/CCU is located on the third and fourth floors. Medical surgery and forensic is occupied the fifth and sixth floors and acute care for the elderly is occupied the seventh floor. The tunnel at the B1 level is connected to the nuclear medicine center in the existing hospital and the bridge at the second floor is connected to clinical laboratories, the cafeteria and support services.