PROJECT ROLE

Structural Engineer

BUILDING SIZE

3,000 sq ft

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

Courtyard Retaining Walls & Steel Latticework

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Forman Wineries is a small high end winery in St. Helena California.  The owners wanted to update their residence so that the inside and outside were seamlessly connected. In addition to renovating the residence, a courtyard was added. This courtyard, along with its multi tiered layout, helped to better define private living areas.  The structural design work included engineering multiple retaining walls in and around the courtyard area, which helped to create more privacy for the residence. Steel lattice work was also added over the residence entries, providing both shade and protection from the elements.  Unique challenges on the job included working with shallow bedrock.