Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe
Kennesaw, GA · Retail · 2018
Project details
Structural design for the retail bakery and cafe, which received the 2018 Structural Engineers Association Merit Award.

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Palmer Engineering Company is a structural engineering consultancy headquartered in Tucker, Georgia. Founded in 1978 by Fred Palmer and shaped by Chris DeBlois during a fifteen-year tenure, the practice specializes in the analysis, design, and assessment of unique and structurally complex systems. Its expertise spans multiple sectors, including hospitality, automotive dealerships, residential, industrial, and historic preservation. The consultancy is particularly recognized for its historic renovation and adaptive reuse capabilities, as well as material handling system designs such as pallet racks, cantilever systems, and conveyors. Operating primarily in the Atlanta region and across the United States, it supports projects of all scales through close partnerships with architectural teams.
Baku PatelPresident
Eric HagbergSenior Associate
Sai GanapuramAssociate
Comprehensive structural engineering for new and existing buildings across all shapes, sizes, and materials.
Detailed analysis of structural integrity for new designs and existing building assessments.
Innovative structural design for buildings of all materials, shapes, and sizes.
Preparation of detailed engineering drawings and specifications for construction execution.
Site observation and engineering support throughout the construction phase to ensure design compliance.
Assessment and feasibility services for historic and existing building renovations, including hybrid structural systems.
Evaluation of existing masonry, wood, and steel systems to determine structural health.
Assessment of historic structures for potential adaptive reuse and renovation.
Residential structural inspections and comprehensive field reports for new and existing homes.
Custom structural design, permitting, and seismic analysis for warehouse and distribution storage systems.
Engineering analysis and building department permitting services for pallet racking and storage systems.
Custom structural design of pallet racks, cantilevered racks, shelving, and pick modules.
Structural design and framing analysis for industrial conveyor systems.
Structural engineering for uncommon structures, outdoor sculptures, and signage.
Engineering design for large outdoor sculptures, signs, and unique installations.
Solutions for complex structures involving uncommon challenges and multiple materials.
Hospitality · Automotive · Historic Preservation · Residential · Education · Religious · Industrial · Retail · Arts & Culture · Public Safety · Government · Justice & Corrections
Kennesaw, GA · Retail · 2018
Structural design for the retail bakery and cafe, which received the 2018 Structural Engineers Association Merit Award.
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Historic renovation and seismic upgrade of Ennis Hall at Georgia College & State University, earning state-level ACEC and SEA structural awards.
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Structural design for the municipal juvenile justice facility.
Riverdale, GA · Government · 2013
Structural engineering for the town center development, recipient of the AIA Georgia Merit Design Award and Brick in Architecture Silver Award.