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Religious
Blessed Kateri
One of the largest churches the Los Angeles Archdiocese has commissioned, this newly built church accommodates 1,300 in the main sanctuary and another 100 in the chapel. The above ground structures are type III, while the basement is type V-N. High end acoustical finishes and a theater-grade a/v system enables the church services to be delivered clearly and create a pleasant environment. Also included with this project was a new administration building.
Westside Jewish Community Center
This project was the first phase of a master plan that called for a complete renovation/addition to the community center. The first phase was a remodel of the existing 12,500 SF aquatic center, locker room and support office facility as well as the addition of approximately 500 SF to the facility. The work included complete overhaul and replacement of pool systems and infrastructure, building mechanical, plumbing and electrical infrastructure, replacement of building envelope and upgrades to adjacent exterior site work. The existing locker room and spa facility was gutted and new Men’s, Women’s and Family Locker Room facilities were constructed within the existing building envelope.
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
This project involved the historic seismic repair and restoration of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, originally built in 1927. Founded in the 1880's, it is the oldest Catholic parish in Pasadena and one of the oldest Los Angeles County. Its Romanesque campanile bell tower is visible for miles and is one of the landmarks of Pasadena. Therefore, preserving the architectural and historical details of the building during construction was of upmost importance. DAC provided project management, field operations construction and self performed concrete work. Construction of this project took place in an extremely tight working environment under an ongoing/functioning church environment.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This new sanctuary and cultural community center included a 400-seat church, a community center, banquet room, kitchen, classrooms and a gymnasium. The main focal point of the sanctuary was the artistically painted 60-foot dome.
Temple Beth Am Sanctuary
Renovations to Temple Bath Am’s original sanctuary, built in 1955, began with major seismic upgrades and retrofits to the exterior concrete walls, flooring and roofing structure. This provided a blank slate for the updated sanctuary layout of open, circular seating, which provides a sense of community to the members. Large skylights act as a natural Ner Tamid, allowing sunlight to shine through an awe-inspiring suspended wood slat ceiling system. A walk through the new Hall of Memories at the entrance of the sanctuary gives members the opportunity to honor those who lost their lives during the Holocaust. With top tier craftsmanship and attention to detail in all facets of the renovation, the new Temple Beth Am sanctuary is truly a work of art that will be appreciated by its guests for years to come.
Temple Beth Sholom
The project includes demolition of approximately 8,000 square feet of the existing temple and religious school building, and the construction of approximately 10,000 square feet of new floor area. The expansion area includes Lobby/Gathering Area, an Administration Suite, and new Chapel. The project scope also included complete new interior improvements throughout the existing Sanctuary, Social Hall, Library, Boardroom, and an entirely new complete commercial kitchen.
JFS - The Lois and Richard Gunther Center
Serving as the new headquarters for JFS, The Louis and Richard Gunther Center is a three story, 36,000 SF building with two levels of subterranean parking, meeting spaces, offices, outdoor terraces, and a green roof. Construction for this project is both in the methane zone and the water table, as well as lot-line to lot-line with adjacent buildings right up to the property line. The subterranean levels consist of dewatering, shoring, mass excavation, waterproofing and methane. The three levels of office and meeting spaces are comprised of concrete, CMU walls, metal deck and lightweight infill.