Degenkolb performed a seismic evaluation and implemented strengthening for this 1901, unreinforced masonry (URM), Sanctuary Building at this historic, San Francisco church.
Calvary Presbyterian Church, Seismic Upgrade, San Francisco, California
Degenkolb performed a seismic evaluation and implemented strengthening for this 1901, unreinforced masonry (URM), Sanctuary Building at this historic, San Francisco church. The building consists of two stories plus a basement, and the sanctuary is one tall story with a basement, totaling 31,700 square feet. The strengthening was designed to meet the State Historic Building Code and the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, to comply with the San Francisco URM Ordinance. The strengthening scheme creatively fit within the building’s historic fabric, virtually invisible following construction. The project also included an elaborate architectural remodel, creating structural challenges; the removal of an old staircase and addition of a new one, the extension of the elevator to serve the basement level, and the creation of an exposed brick lobby. The church remained fully operational during construction, and the City’s second largest pipe organ remained untouched.
Client
Architectural Resources Group,
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Staff on the Project
Kirk Johnston
Group Director Principal
A classic car and hotrod enthusiast, he enjoys spending time working ...
Loring Wyllie
Senior Principal
I enjoy world travel and spend many weeks a year in exotic and ...
Carrie Mitchell
Principal
Oakland
- (415) 354-6464
- cmitchell@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1995
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Irvine, 1994
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, 2002, License No. 4558
CA, Civil Engineer, 1998, License No. 57853
Little Known Fact
I keep my mind sharp playing Sudoku, the better to aid me as I digests the countless changes to SB 1953 regulations.
Kirk Johnston
Group Director, Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6408
- kjohnston@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Architectural Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, 1996
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 1999
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4705
California – Civil Engineer, License No. 59031
HI, Structural Engineer, PE-13675
NV, Structural Engineer, 024251
MA, Professional Civil Engineer, 47874-C
GA, Professional Engineer, PE035944
VA, Professional Engineer, 0402049039
NY, Professional Engineer, 089850 (Inactive)
NJ, Professional Engineer, 24GE04945600 (Inactive)
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I started out interested in architecture and began junior college with the plan to pursue an architecture degree. However, my first year at junior college I really enjoyed the physics courses and the higher-level mathematics. What tipped the scales for me was when I came across the architectural engineering degree at Cal Poly, SLO. The program was primarily structural engineering with architectural design thrown in. It combined aspects of both the things that interested and challenged me. The Cal Poly ARCE program then led me fully down the path to structural engineering.
Little Known Fact:
A classic car and hotrod enthusiast, he enjoys spending time working on his own classic ’56 Chevy he purchased his senior year of high school, and has been restoring ever since.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Custom car builder.
Loring Wyllie
Senior Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6412
- lwyllie@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1962
B.S. with Highest Honors, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1960
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 1648
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 17179
OR, Professional Engineer, License No. 12831
UT, Professional Engineer, License No. 7241
NE, Professional Engineer, License No. E-3853
TX, Professional Engineer, License No. 44520
WY, Professional Engineer, License No. 6445
Little Known Fact
I enjoy world travel and spend many weeks a year in exotic and beautiful locations such as Antigua, Paris, and Italy.
