Los Angeles Union Station
Los Angeles, CA · Transportation
Structural Focus, Inc.
Better Buildings, by Design.
About the firm
Structural Focus is a structural engineering firm founded in 2001 that focuses on the long-term goal of achieving project resiliency for clients and their communities. It has designed several million square feet of new structures and rehabilitated hundreds of existing buildings, including numerous historic projects, dozens of which are on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Established
- 2001
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering
People
David CockePrincipal and Founder
Kate CockePrincipal and Founder
Russell KehlPrincipal and President
Samuel MengelkochPrincipal
Brendan RamosPrincipal
Sara MeansPrincipal
Capabilities
Tenant Improvements
Evaluation of existing buildings to accommodate tenant needs and determine seismic performance; development of prudent modifications to meet client goals.
Ground Up Design
Design and engineering for new buildings, finding the best solutions in terms of design feasibility and budget.
Seismic Evaluation & Retrofit
Assessment of existing structures to determine performance when subjected to future seismic loading, with prudent modifications developed to meet client goals.
Historic Preservation & Restoration
Expert work on historic buildings using knowledge of archaic construction materials, the Historical Building Code, and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
Educational & Cultural Facilities
Evaluation and design services for private schools, colleges, universities, museums, and community centers.
Media & Technology
Extensive experience working on projects incorporating unique acoustical requirements, including design of performance spaces and movie theaters.
Custom Residential
Structural engineering for single family homes, collaborating with notable architects.
Structural Due Diligence Studies
Expert services using latest technologies for corporations, lenders, and realtors during site selection, including seismic risk assessments for purchase and/or refinancing of existing buildings.
Planning for Post-Disaster
- Accelerated Building Re-occupancy (ABR) Programs
Allows building owners to retain qualified structural engineers to create building-specific post-disaster inspection plans.
- SAFEq Institute - Local Jurisdictions
Expert resource for local jurisdictions seeking to minimize facility and business interruption losses caused by disasters.
Industries
Historic Preservation · Commercial · Residential · Hospitality · Education · Arts & Culture · Government · Mixed-Use · Religious
Projects
Warner Bros. Various Sound Stages
Arts & Culture · Client: Warner Bros.
John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
Los Angeles, CA · Historic Preservation