On the surface, the Stater Bros. Climate Controlled Building looks simply like a distribution warehouse. But scheduling and planning the inner workings of the facility proved to be some of the most challenging aspects of the job. Related Links: Best of California 2009 The 700,000-sq-ft cold storage distribution center is a 40-ft-high concrete tilt-up building with various climate control areas. The multiple climate areas allows the shipping of all temperature sensitive products from one building. To meet the budget and schedule challenges of the owner, this project was led by the general contractor, which hired the project architect and structural
The project team behind the Mariners Church Youth Building was tasked with creating a fun space for children and teenagers while not disturbing the ongoing operations of a church campus. Related Links: Best of California 2009 The building is a two-story steel structure that contains two large multi-purpose auditoriums. The downstairs auditorium features a large roll-up door that opens to the outside youth plaza. There is a lounge downstairs for high schoolers that has couches, a pool table and televisions. There is also a loft for junior high school children that includes games, including a foosball table, a ping-pong table