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TITLEOffering 35 years of residential
design experience, Holmes
Culley is committed to providing
high-touch service by offering
a tailored approach to our
residential clients whether they are
to owners, architects, agents or
builders. Residential projects are
unique and we understand our
structural solutions must achieve
and sustain the design objectives
of each project. A home is a
valuable possession and a place
where lives are fulfilled. Design is
not an exclusive process but an
evolutionary one where we provide
options and our clients can make
informed decisions.
WHEN WE’RE TRYING TO SOLVE A PROBLEM OF CONSTRUCTABILITY, WE AREN’T TOLD “YOU CANNOT DO THAT” WE HEAR “LET’S SEE WHAT WE CAN FIGURE OUT”.
- Derek Thompson – Thompson Suskind, L.P.
WHEN WE’RE TRYING TO SOLVE A PROBLEM OF CONSTRUCTABILITY, WE AREN’T TOLD “YOU CANNOT DO THAT” WE HEAR “LET’S SEE WHAT WE CAN FIGURE OUT”.
- Derek Thompson – Thompson Suskind, L.P.
3299 Baker Street
Architect: Sutro Architects
Contractor: Ryan Associates
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We acknowledge the need to
provide individual attention to
residential projects and we have
a structural design studio solely
dedicated to our residential clients.
Our engineers take time to listen,
understand, and offer the best
options. We create and evaluate
options with all stakeholders instead
of providing a “stock-standard”
solution, which can often lead to
adverse effects on the building
fabric, the structure’s performance,
and construction cost and schedule.
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2324 BROADWAY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Client: Troon Pacific
Architect: Doane + Doane
General Contractor: Thompson Suskind, L.P.
Located atop Pacific Heights, this residence provides exceptional
views of the San Francisco Bay Area at every level. This required
open floor plans, a transparent facade, and external access
at all four stories using new folded glass doors, terraces and
balconies. Our client’s goal for this renovation was to exceed the
standards for LEED Platinum certification and we provided full
structural engineering services that helped our client achieve their
architectural vision and the high sustainability standards. We were
able to re-use and incorporate the existing framing and sub-floors
without compromising the architectural layout, fabric and seismic
safety of the structure. Along with other structural upgrades,
Holmes Culley provided structural design that minimized the
amount of new structural elements needed to allow for the open
floor plans and facades.
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Nestled between the north shores and hillside of Marin County,
this single–family custom home provides spectacular views of the
San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Working with land
and height constraints, this three – story structure was completely
renovated and seismically strengthened. The sloping elevator is a
unique feature to the main house. A significant design effort was
required to facilitate the installation of a new “Hilavator” whereby
the single cab elevator runs on a steel track founded on drilled
piles and installed in an extremely steep bank. New site retaining
walls and the existing stability of the hillside allowed for additional
square footage for the residence including expansive terraces,
a low-profile structural steel roof and beach access through a
reconditioned boat dock.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
BELVEDERE, CALIFORNIA
Architect: Andrew Skurman Architects
Contractor: Redhorse Constructors
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At Holmes Culley we are personally
invested in every project from
initial concept to completion and
we provide Principal involvement
throughout each phase of the
project. We stand behind our
expertise. Architects and contractors
enjoy working with our team and
are dedicated to make any project
work. Our clients’ remember us
by our hard work, determination,
creativity, flexibility and availability.
2524 Braodway Street
Architect: Butler Armsden Architects
Contractor: Altman & Company
“HOLMES CULLEY REALLY VALUES THE COLLABORATIVE
ATMOSPHERE THAT PRODUCES A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT.”
- Jeffrey Eade, Architect
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41 WEST SHORE
BELVEDERE, CALIFORNIA
Architect: Holscher Architects
Contractor: Salamandra Associates
Located on the shores of Richardson Bay in Belvedere this
new two-story residence was purposely designed to maximize
access of the surrounding marine environment and views of the
San Francisco Bay including the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin
Headlands and Sausalito. This residence was designed with
an open floor plan, both indoor and outdoor spaces, and thin
floor/roof plates to maximize ceiling heights. Holmes Culley
provided effcient framing systems with minimal use of structural
steel. We designed the foundations using a combination of the
conventional concrete drilled piers and steel helical “screw”
piles to support the structure. These efficiencies in the framing
and foundation systems allowed the client to invest in a higher
performance concrete to increase the foundation’s durability
against the marine environment and increase its robustness
during an earthquake.
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3299 BAKER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Architect: Sutro Architects
Contractor: Ryan Associates
Originally built in 1930, this residence underwent a complete
interior remodel and transformation. 3299 Baker Street is situated
across the street from the Palace of Fine Arts and is considered
the “crown jewel of the Marina”. An important project goal was
maintaining the Italian-imported upright brick façade with arched
windows, wrought-iron balconies and plaques depicting scenes
from Roman mythology. Holmes Culley provided new framing
and a seismic upgrade design for the entire structure. The existing
foundations were utilized to support the new structural elements
and upgrades including a cantilevered spiral stone staircase, a
new roof deck within the existing roof volume and heavy stone
columns used to support the terrace deck.
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PRIVATE RESIDENCE
LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA
Design Architect: Zaha HadidArchtiect of Record: Joseph Wong Design AssociatesDesign Structural Engineer: Buro HappoldStructural Engineer of Record: Holmes Cullley
This signature private residence designed with a Zaha Hadid
aesthetic is an attempt to push the boundaries of design,
engineering and construction. A key feature of this project is
the wave profile roof, supported by a pair of inverted shell
structures which extend throughout all levels of the house into
the foundation. A non-traditional method of formwork was used
to create these shapes and we developed a formwork system
that used high density foam forms. The foam forms were cut to
the specific profile of the roof using computer numerical cutting
(CNC) equipment and coated with epoxy to achieve a desired
finish.
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TITLEDesign is Responsibility:
TAKE A CREATIVE APPROACH: All our projects are an opportunity to start with a
blank canvas. We start with a basic understanding of the project’s objectives and
key conditions to ensure only the best and appropriate solutions are provided.
PROVIDE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS: All our projects are buildable and
incorporate current construction materials and techniques. Our goal is to
maximize every dollar spent on the structure and we partner with contractors to
ensure constructability feedback is consistently up to date and included in the
final construction documentation.
Service is Simple:
WE LISTEN: Our mission is to achieve our clients’ goals. Understanding our
clients’ needs, objectives and architectural vision is our first priority.
REMAIN FLEXIBLE: There are a number of ways to solve a structural problem but
not one solution is always right. Close collaboration amongst the design team
and contractor is paramount in delivering the best possible solution for the client.
AND RESPOND: We are reachable and responsive. Our philosophy is to deliver
service and quality design throughout each phase of a project, even under the
most aggressive design and construction schedules.
“HOLMES CULLEY IS EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE WITH PRACTICAL AND BUILDABLE SOLUTIONS FOR ALL MANNER OF COMPLEX RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURAL ISSUES.”
- Steve Plath, Plath & Company
23 Belmont Avenue
Client: Troon Pacific
Architect: Doane + Doane Archtects
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65 MONTCLAIR
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Client: Troon PacificArchitect: Doane + DoaneContractor: Drew Maran Construction, Inc.
Located adjacent to the iconic windy section of Lombard Street the
existing 1960’s residence did not live up to the prime location. A
major renovation and seismic retrofit was undertaken to transfer
the drab existing building into a modern, safe, functional home
better suited to its surroundings.
The seismic retrofit solution strategically located shear walls away
from the façades to allow extensive glazing to maximize the views
of the city and bay. New exterior decks were created over the
garage to increase the functional square footage and provide
indoor – outdoor living options. A new garage located under
the existing building allowed vehicle access from Chestnut St
therefore allowing the owners the option of avoiding the lines of
tourists on the curves of Lombard St.
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CARMEL VALLEY RESIDENCE
CARMEL, CALIFORNIA
Architect: Bernardo Urquieta AIA
Contractor: RJL Construction
Located in the Santa Lucia Preserve, the construction of this new
luxury hill-top property is sited to provide a 270 degree view of
the surrounding Carmel Valley and Pacific Ocean. It houses a
main residence, a guest cottage and wine cellar. The residence
was constructed with a heavy timber roof and floor framing with
wood sheathed and stone-clad exterior walls. Particular attention
to the aesthetics of the structural details was required to feature
the stone-clad walls and exposed timber of the floor and roof
framing.
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PRIVATE RESIDENCE
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
Architect: STUDIOS ARCHITECTUREContractor: Cello & Maudru
Located in Sonoma Valley of California, the project creates a
new private retreat including an observatory tower, library, and
lap pool. The integration of architectural vision with intricate
and innovative structural design realized—without compromise
—the owner’s vision of a retreat. The unique design of this
private oasis pushed the boundaries of structural engineering
and achieved the client’s vision through tight integration of
architecture with structure. The thin plate roof spanned the 70’ x
36’ room supported on a sparse and irregular grid of columns
and was laterally anchored back to the concrete core at the
adjoining wet spa and service areas. The folded plate profile
of the roof resembled a floating butterfly with post-tensioned
concrete used to achieve the thin profile. The facade mullions
were custom-engineered and cantilevered from the foundation
to enhance the floating of the concrete roof above and allow
architectural freedom above the transom.
23 Belmont Avenue
Client: Troon Pacific
Architect: Doane + Doane Archtects
THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO UNIQUE SITUATIONS HELPS US ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF
OUR PROJECTS.
- Babac Doane, Doane + Doane Architects, Inc.
130 Sutter StreetSuite 400San Francisco, CA94104
Tel 415 693 1600Fax 415 693 1760
Our experience in the design of; new buildings and the seismic retrofit of existing buildings is achieved by approaching each project with flexibility, new ideas, and quality service. We utilize new technologies and advanced structural analysis techniques to achieve cost-effective solutions to maximize value and enhance a structure’s seismic performance. Our approach is to provide creative structural design solutions that respond to the needs and goals of our clients.