Degenkolb performed a seismic retrofit and adaptive reuse for this historic building in Downtown Los Angeles.
Toy Factory Lofts, Seismic Retrofit
Provided structural engineering services for the seismic retrofit of a six-story concrete building in Downtown Los Angeles. A former toy factory designed for heavy manufacturing and storage loads, the building was successfully converted into luxury condominiums in compliance with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles Adaptive Re-use Ordinance. Using nonlinear analysis techniques, designed an efficient retrofit for the building without impacting the windows around the perimeter. Additionally, we designed new mezzanine framing for loft apartments and expanded parking.
Features:
- 6-stories
- New Luxury Condominiums
- Loft Apartments
- Expanded parking
- Added rooftop pool and deck
Benefits:
- One of the early adaptive use projects in the Arts District that seeded the transformation of this area of Downtown Los Angeles
- Maintained the exterior and character of this authentic toy factory originally built in 1924.
Staff on the Project
Matthew Barnard
Office Director Regional Practice Area Leader Senior Principal
My longest walk to date is almost 250 miles long. If you have never ...
Matthew Barnard
Office Director, Regional Practice Area Leader, Senior Principal
Orange County
- (657) 999-7440
- mbarnard@degenkolb.com
- B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis 1998
- M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 2001
- CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5087
- CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 65063
Why did you go into Engineering?
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.
Little Known Fact
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.
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Bikepacking and Hiking
