Degenkolb designed the seismic retrofit for the Life Sciences building at Diablo Valley College
Diablo Valley College Life Sciences Building
Designed the seismic retrofit and renovation of this 34,600 square foot, two-story physical science lab for life sciences. Renovation also includes a new dental hygiene clinic. Added a one-story addition and new elevator core/stairwell. Retrofit included new exterior plywood shear walls with anchored brick veneer and the replacement of tension only rod bracing, as well as the addition of new interior plywood shear walls. This $9 million project was completed in 2005 for the Contra Costa Community College District.
Project Stats
Client
Contra Costa Community College District,
Stantec Architecture,
Square Footage
34,600 sq ft
Construction Cost
$9M
Completion Date
2005
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Project Team
Holly Razzano
Practice Area Leader Senior Principal
One of my bucket list items is to do a triathlon.
Holly Razzano
Practice Area Leader, Senior Principal
Oakland
- (510) 250-1204
- hrazzano@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1991
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1989
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4107
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 49972
Why did you go into structural engineering?
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.
Little Known Fact
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.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I’d either be a quilter on Etsy or write crossword puzzles.
James Liu
Principal
Oakland
- (510) 250-1210
- jliu@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1997
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1999
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 63766
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4935
Why did you go into structural engineering?
Always interested in Architecture and how buildings are constructed.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Professional Fisherman.
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