Agilent Headquarters, Santa Clara, CA
Converted the site to a client’s headquarters, which included seismic upgrade as well and major architectural renovations. Designed the grand staircases, atrium and skylights to accommodate the elegant architectural solutions. Upgraded to a Life-Safety performance in an earthquake, Buildings 1, 2 and 5 underwent major renovations at high speed. The structures have two stories with concrete shear walls and/or braced frames at the lower level and older steel moment frames at the upper level. Degenkolb designed braced frames to reduce the drift of the moment frames to acceptable levels. Also designed upgrades to the out-of-plane anchorage of the perimeter pre-cast panels. The project team completed the design in a compressed schedule and provided construction support for an accelerated construction schedule.
Features:
- Seismic Retrofit and major Tenant Improvements for new Corporate Headquarters.
- Structural System: Concrete shear walls in the lower story and steel-moment frames on the 2nd story
Benefits:
- Compressed schedule for design and construction.
- Life Safety Seismic Performance
Photos: copyright: Callison/Chris Eden 2006
Project Team
Laurie Johnston
Practice Area Leader Senior Principal
Both of my parents have large families (my Dad has 8 siblings and my ...
Adrian Nacamuli
Principal
Oakland
- (510) 250-1216
- nacamuli@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1996
M.Eng., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1999
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4857
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 62486
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I was always fascinated by construction growing up and new that I wanted to be involved in building big things. Originally, I thought I would go into the construction side of the industry. However, at some point in college I became more interested in how buildings worked and were designed at which point I determined structural engineering was the best way for me to contribute to the industry.
Little Known Fact
I enjoy suffering through 100 mile long bicycle rides.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
Bicycle.
Laurie Johnston
Practice Area Leader, Senior Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6427
- ljohnston@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 1994
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1995
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4522
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 57348
AZ Structural Engineer, License No. 42908
LEED Accredited
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I knew I wanted to be some type of engineer because of my love for science and math. I was determined not to become a civil engineer since my Dad is one. I started as a Mechanical Engineering major but quickly determined that it wasn’t for me and alas, switched to civil (structural) engineering since those classes interested me more.
Little Known Fact
Both of my parents have large families (my Dad has 8 siblings and my Mom has 7) which resulted in 40 first cousins for me. Growing up it was fun to have so many playmates. I am still close to many of my cousins and enjoy spending time with them.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite team?
Golden State Warriors.
