The new pediatric hospital at Stanford Health adds 521,000 sf, features two connected five-story towers on a three-story podium. Its “Z” shape allows space for gardens and provides every room a view of nature.
As Structural Engineer of Record, Degenkolb Engineers is part of the Hensel Phelps and SmithGroupJJR / AVRP design-build team.
Degenkolb designed the separation of the fifteen-story plus basement concrete Moffitt Hospital and the Medical Sciences Building of similar size to satisfy SB 1953 requirements.
Degenkolb was prime consultant for the SPC4D / NPC4 seismic upgrade of the 1964 steam plant, which serves Loma Linda Medical Center and Loma Linda University.
The 165,000 square foot building includes 50 provider offices and a cancer treatment center.
The project achieved about $50 million escalation cost savings by using an incremental review process during design.
Degenkolb led a multi-disciplinary team of consultants for the seismic upgrade of this 70,000 square-foot earthquake-damaged, two-story, welded steel moment frame building.
Stanford Redwood City is the first significant expansion outside of Stanford’s main campus. Five miles away from the main campus, the new campus encompasses a 35-acre site, which will be developed in phases.
The new, five-story, 92,000 square-foot, $80 million Neuroscience Health Center offers a one-stop destination for multidisciplinary visits for neuroscience patients.
This project allowed for design outside of OSHPD standard codes, lowering costs of building systems and reducing the time inherent in the OSHPD approval process.
Made possible through a landmark gift by the Weill Family Foundation, the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences leverages UCSF’s bench-to-bedside excellence.
The VA envisioned a new mental health and research building.
This facility was delivered as a private-public partnership (P3), a first for the VA.
The design of the Center Utility Plant allows the facility to function an additional 10 days on its own without utility resources.
The team scheduled, quantified, analyzed, and documented the design in real time, reducing waste.
Converted this existing structural steel, moment frame building into one of Kaiser’s newest MOBs.
The project was delivered with LEAN design practices, including extensive validation and planning phase.
Design includes a 315,000 square foot, nine-story, 169-bed acute care tower and an 80,000 square foot satellite building with a 175-space underground parking garage.
M.S, Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2007
B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Catholic University of Peru, 1997
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5580
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 71948
Because buildings are my passion.
Writing.
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of Illinois, 2003
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, 2001
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5305
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 68913
WA, Civil Engineer, License No. 44835
I have climbed three of the five volcanoes in Washington: Mount Baker (10,781 ft), Mount Adams (12,276 ft), and Mount Rainier (14,411 ft). Still on the list: Mount St. Helens (8365 ft) and Glacier Peak (10,541 ft).
During graduate school I travelled to Taipei, Taiwan as part of a reconnaissance trip after the 1999 Chi Chi earthquake. Observing the damage firsthand led me to focus my career on reducing the impact of future earthquakes.
I would definitely get into private aviation and have a small plane to travel up and down the West Coast with my family. There are so many beautiful areas to explore and what better way to see them than from the sky!
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1995
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Irvine, 1994
CA, Structural Engineer, 2002, License No. 4558
CA, Civil Engineer, 1998, License No. 57853
I keep my mind sharp playing Sudoku, the better to aid me as I digests the countless changes to SB 1953 regulations.
B.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2007
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2008
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5946
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 75942
LEED Accredited Professional
Heading into college, engineering was always something that I was interested in. My father was a small residential contractor and the idea of using math and science to design and build real world structures seemed like a lot of fun. One of my first engineering classes we got to crush concrete and pull apart samples of different materials to understand their properties. I was hooked after building a concrete canoe and applying these material principles I learned in class to compete against other schools in the ASCE conference.
I may have gone to culinary school if my preferred college choice, UCSD, didn't pan out. Instead I now watch cooking competitions and live vicariously through the chefs.
Deep down it will always be the San Diego Chargers football team. A piece of me left when they moved to LA.
M.S, Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2003
B.S., Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, 2002
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5260
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 68493
BA, Art, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
M-Arch, University Of Illinois, Chicago, IL
I am a licensed Architect and worked in that capacity until 2009. I was fortunate to have been involved with proposal preparation, Interviews and most of all client relationships and development at my past firms. I was able to shift that experience into a Business Development role and have thoroughly enjoyed the transition.
I always had a passion for art and architecture, especially after spending my junior year of college in Florence. I was, however, horrible in math and absolutely detested the subject. After graduating from college, I became determined to get a Master’s degree in Architecture. In order to do well on the GRE and succeed in the program, I spent a year learning the entire math curriculum that I had not taken in college. I not only did well enough on the GRE to get in to an excellent M-Arch program, I received straight A’s in structures throughout the program!
Artist, Architect, Author, Rock Star, Veterinarian.
B.S., Civil Engineering, UC Davis, 2003
M.S., Civil Engineering, UC San Diego, 2005
CA, Structural Engineering, License No. 5552
CA, Civil Engineering, License No. 71487
Early on I realized I was a problem solver. Before college, I narrowed it down to two professions: medicine and engineering. I concluded that above all else, I enjoyed mathematics and analytical thinking. I’ve always gotten great satisfaction from managing and seeing a project through from beginning to end, and I prefer being part of a team where the diverse skills and strengths of our team members complement one another.
I taught Statics and Concrete Design courses at Portland State University.
Soaring (also known as flying a glider or sailplane).
B.S., Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, 2002
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2003
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 68548
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5273
I thought I was going to design roller coasters…still waiting.
I took classes in Tractor Driving and Wilderness Survival while at Cal Poly.
I would step up my paella-making game. I currently max out with a 28” pan. I’d refine the recipes, get a bigger pan, and take the show on the road!
I have always wanted to have an impact on society. I couldn't think of a better way to do that than create real structures and affect lives. I feel immensely gratified when the buildings I have designed eventually come to life and are opened for occupancy. They are like my trophies on the face of the earth.
I love travelling and want to visit Kenya and Tanzania for the wildlife safaris.
I would want to open an animal shelter to rescue as many animals as possible.
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1991
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1989
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4107
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 49972
I originally wanted to be an architect. My dad was a structural engineer and he used to teach classes at UC Berkeley’s School of Architecture. I would occasionally go with him. I really liked seeing how things were put together. Dad insisted that I go into structural engineering. It’s been a great career. I still get to work around wonderful architects and I really understand how to put things together.
One of my bucket list items is to do a triathlon. I’m an avid swimmer, so I just need to get the other two.
I’d either be a quilter on Etsy or write crossword puzzles.
B.S., Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1997
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1999
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 63766
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4935
Always interested in Architecture and how buildings are constructed.
Professional Fisherman.
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1980
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1979
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 2806
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 35034
I spent time as a child in Turkey and am a theater fan. I participated in EERI’s reconnaissance to Turkey in 1999.
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1991
B.S., Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1988
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 3933
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 47347
I had an ‘aha’ moment in a second year mechanics of materials class taught by Mr. Robert Craig in the Civil Engineering Department at Cal Poly. It was a challenging class, but the way he taught it from a practicing engineer perspective forced me to really understand the fundamentals, and more importantly, for the first time in my academics the technical material was directly linked to real life situations. That was inspiring and drove my curiosity in the direction towards structural engineering.
I was born in Norway. After graduation from University of Oslo, my father brought the family of four for a three week vacation and we never left. I have brought my family of five to visit relatives several times over the years and we thoroughly enjoy the natural beauty of the country, family traditions, and boat trips to the islands on long summer nights. It’s amazing how connected we can be while so far away.
Travel and garden. With our third child now in his second year at UCSB, Mary and I are empty nesters and have much more available time. We took advantage last summer and traveled to Prague, Florence and Rome for the first time. We will still focus our fall on water polo enjoying the camaraderie with other parents travelling to support UCSB. Go Gauchos!!
When I finished high school, I knew two things: I liked math and I liked being outside, so engineering seemed like the natural fit. I chose structural engineering which currently keeps me in the office 99% of the time, so my vision wasn't quite right, but as I grow older, I appreciate working on engaging work while sipping a warm cup of coffee or tea from the comfort of my desk.
Living by the ocean, where there are waves, has had a great influence on my professional career path. Warm weather is a close second. The result is integrating work-life balance while being passionate about my career and professional development.
All bands in which Thom Yorke plays, Olafur Arnalds, and Fat Freddy's Drop.
I realized that I wanted to have a career where I could see my physical impact on the world around me.
I can play the violin.
I wanted to be an astronaut until I realized space is scary.
B.S., Environmental Science, Willamette University, 1999
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
Fellow, Society for Marketing Professional Services (FSMPS)
Like many marketing and business development professionals, I fell into it. I always planned to attend law school. I had a friend who was working an internship for an architectural firm. When the architect decided to make the position permanent, she recommended me for the job. I started out sorting 35mm slides and worked my way up, learning along the way. Why have I stayed in the A/E/C industry? I like the people, I appreciate their passion, and I want to help them achieve their strategic dreams.
I am a published poet.
What were you going to be when you grew up?
A ballerina, a teacher, a lawyer, a trophy wife – it changes day to day.
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles 2008
M.S., Stanford University, 2010
CA, Civil Engineering License No. 80026
CA, Structural Engineering License No. 6486
I used to be a soccer referee.
I met someone at a party, who knew someone, who needed someone…. That was more than a decade ago. Degenkolb challenges me.
After more than a decade at Degenkolb and in the AEC network, there isn’t much left with which to surprise people. I have a metal plate in my left ankle and a tattoo on the right ankle.
A dentist. I was definitely influenced by “Little Shop of Horrors.”
When I was little I wanted to be an artist when I grew up.
Oakland A's
I figured out at UC Davis that I wanted to be an engineer and not a chemist rather quickly. I then tried to transfer to the College of Engineering. As part of the application to transfer, I had to pick an engineering field as my specialty. Because it was an impacted department, the only time the University would let me enter civil engineering was when I transferred into the College. I loved architecture and buildings so I said “why not” and applied to be a civil engineer. I then took statics and from that point on, I knew I had found my calling in structures.
My longest walk to date is almost 250 miles long. If you have never taken a walk in the woods on the John Muir Trail, do it. it is an experience that will change your life.
Bikepacking and Hiking
I met someone who worked in commissioning and after asking a lot of questions they advised that I join the industry. I followed that advice and joined an MEP firm and then, when I moved to San Diego in 2022, I joined Degenkolb.
I moved to San Diego to help my sister out while her husband was deployed with the Navy and then decided to never leave.
Golf. Truth be told I already golf, but I would spend more time and money doing it, if available.
B.S., Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2007
M.S., University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2010
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 79100
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6237
LEED AP
The program at Cal Poly is called Architectural Engineering which lured me in because it sounded like it was a good mix of architecture (which I loved) and math (which I also loved).
I spent a year abroad in high school.
Apple.
B.S., Civil Engineering, Utah State University, 1998
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 2001
CA, Structural Engineer, License No.
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 65045
UT, Structural Engineer, License No. 353471-2203
I am the oldest of 14 children.
The Oak Ridge Boys.
B.S., Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2004
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2005
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5569
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 71576
LEED Accredited Professional, 2008
Assoc. DBIA™ Professional, 2014
DBIA™ Professional, 2017
I enjoy building things, and understanding how they work. I also come from multiple generations of contractors that had me growing up in the construction industry.
Although my last name sounds German it is actually English. The name has direct ties back to the 1400’s from a small town in southwest England called Buck Mills.
Steelers.
B.S., Architecture University of Southern California, 2005
I like creating & designing, bringing imagination to life, working with brilliant people, and solving difficult problems.
I REALLY love to cook/bake/entertain. I love creating spaces where people come together and share stories, food, and drink.
Samsung.
I love that there is tangible evidence of a job well done. There's no better feeling than driving by a building or structure that you helped create.
I spent most of my childhood working on our family farm in Central California. There are a lot of parallels between farming and construction and I can appreciate how challenging it is to build something from the ground up.
Stanford Cardinal. All right now!
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1987
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1989
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 3968
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 48086
I grew up working construction in my father’s business. He relentlessly insisted I not “do what he does and ruin your body AND that I go to college”. And so I did, and Structural Engineering was what came most naturally.
I enjoy boating and tinkering on projects at our ‘family’ cabin at Shasta Lake.
Vegetarian.
Reuse is a hobby, and it’s not hoarding.
Salvage/Reuse Company.
As soon as I finished school, I got a job as a graphics assistant at a wastewater civil engineering firm. By that time, I already knew that I probably didn't have a flourishing career in graphic design, but the engineering industry was a stable place to be, and graphics meant working in the marketing department! I went from creating icons for membrane bioreactors to graphic icons for process flow diagrams—and I guess I was hooked. This eventually led to crafting proposals, coordinating, and managing. Being a part of creating something, whether a pump station or a hospital building, and the process of developing a concept through to reality is exciting! After spending a few years at an architecture firm, I found my way to Degenkolb.
I'll pretty much try anything to eat, once. Also, I'm very competitive. Two very different but important things to note.
I'd own restaurant/s (which is a dangerous business), designing both the menu items and the interior.
A.S. Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Because it is a diversified industry.
I am a road and MTB cyclist and enjoy deep sea fishing in the summer.
I would go into the hobby of wood working. I enjoy making small furniture pieces and working with various wood joinery.
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1994
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1992
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4463
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 55830
My co-workers make fun of my infectious laugh, which can be heard three or even four cubicles away. I use laughter as a way to ease the often-demanding conversations and needs of clients and agencies that occur during complex design projects.
As award-winning structural engineers for technically complex, state-of-the-art facilities, we have more than 25 project managers experienced in the complex demands and evolving technologies driving health care facilities and design today. Degenkolb has designed healthcare structures using moment frames (including ConXtech), braced frames, concrete tilt-ups, modular lightweight steel, and almost everything in between including hybrid systems. We drive for appropriate creative and innovative solutions that benefit the client
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