400/430 California
Âé¶¹AV completed the seismic retrofit of this fully occupied, historic bank originally built in 1908. The project scope included structurally stiffening the bank by adding steel and creating a horizontal wall braced by new concrete and dampeners. That wall was connected to the roof of the bank and stiffened by a lattice frame of new steel. By connecting the neighboring tower to the bank, the deflection of the tower prevents structural failure of the bank.
Âé¶¹AV also renovated the 6,500 SF lobby of the building, which included a living green wall from the ground floor to the third floor soffit, updated the building management systems, and the replacement of the building’s entire glass storefront system. The team self-performed hard and soft demolition.