SAN FRANCISCO FERRY BUILDING
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
As part of the structural design team, Faye Bernstein & Associates is involved in the renovation study of the historic Ferry Building. This project includes a seismic retrofit, determination of new modern uses, work to restore the facade to its original grandeur, and preparation of the existing condition report. The structure was unique because the existing foundation incorporated the original seawall.

ARCHITECT:
C. David Robinson
250 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291 - 8680

OWNER: City and County of San Francisco

FIRE DEPARTMENT FACILITIES
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The San Francisco Fire Department contracted for a study to determine the probable performance of 55 of their facilities in a major earthquake. FBA was responsible for eight of these facilities with a scope of services including a review of existing drawings, a walk-through survey of each building and proximate environment, structural calculations, and conceptual mitigation schemes to improve facility performance. The buildings were originally constructed from 1893 to 1976. Structural systems consisted of wood frame, wood with steel frame, wood with masonry, concrete shear wall, and concrete frame.

OWNER: City & County of San Francisco