Casa Maravilla Lot 51, New Design
High-end residential project of approximately 1,200 square meters. We worked in close collaboration with the architect to develop a structural project to suit the expected look and functionality of the house while keeping constructability in mind.
The following are some of the challenges presented to design the Great Room:
- A ground trench was created to inject air conditioning.
- A horizontal steel truss was required to provide seismic stability with a discontinuous slab.
- The main access to the “Great Room” is approximately 16 meters long framed with a steel beam to support the concrete slab. The beam was selected to be built using steel to minimize the depth of the structural section.
- Having a relatively shallow beam over a long span, our engineers developed a special detail that allowed for the soffit of the steel beam to be perfectly leveled so that the structure complied with the tolerance requirements for the imported sliding doors that were installed below.
Staff on the Project
Jose A. Flores Ruiz
Associate Principal
Integrate work-life balance with a passionate pursuit of a ...
Jose A. Flores Ruiz
Associate Principal
San Jose del Cabo
- (213) 596-5961
- jfruiz@degenkolb.com
- M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 2005
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico, 2002
- CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5865
- CA, Profesional Engineer, License No. 73382
Why did you go into Engineering?
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.
Little Known Fact
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.
What’s your favorite band?
All bands in which Thom Yorke plays, Olafur Arnalds, and Fat Freddy's Drop.
