an office with a desk and chairs
a building with trees in front of it
a factory with several large machines
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Merritt Tower

WHAT WE DID

As part of the core group of a IPD team, Degenkolb designed structural systems for the new hospital.

As part of the core group of a IPD team, Degenkolb designed structural systems for the new hospital and design of the demolition, make ready, existing remodels, links to the existing building, as well as protection of the existing buildings during adjacent construction. The project was delivered with LEAN design practices, including extensive validation and planning phase. An innovative foundation system (with OSHPD approved Alternate Means of Compliance) was used consisting of Auger pressure grouted piles due to limited accessibility and to achieve schedule and budget benefits. 

Features:

  • 236,000 sf of space, 238 new beds
  • Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
  • 11-story acute care facility
  • Urban Development
  • Auger pressure grouted pile foundation system
  • Service: New Design

Benefits:

  • Existing hospital operational during construction.
  • Foundation system saved $4M on traditional systems.
  • Added bed space to local community.

Photos courtesy of Devenney Architects

Project Team

Our People
Wayne Low
Regional Practice Area Leader, Senior Principal

My co-workers make fun of my infectious laugh, which can be heard three or even four cubicles away.

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Jay Love
Senior Principal

I spent time as a child in Turkey and am a theater fan.

Jorn Halle
Chief Client Officer, Practice Area Leader

I had an ‘aha’ moment in a second year mechanics of materials class taught by Mr. Robert Craig in the Civil Engineering Department at Cal Poly.

Andrew Scott
Practice Area Leader, Principal

I prefer to ride my bike to work – day or night, rain or shine.

James Liu
Principal

If time and money were no object, I would be a professional fisherman.

Melissa Vickery
Associate Principal

I spent a year abroad in high school.

Theresa Turri
Office Manager

Performed in the 1984 Olympic Soccer Opening Ceremony at Stanford University for the preliminary matches.

Dave Martin
Associate

I’m from New Hampshire, famous for maple syrup, election years, and cows.

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Noel Raine
Design Engineer

I played soccer in high school and still love to play!

Walter Chang
Project Engineer

I make myself a cup of pour-over every morning.

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Priscilla Nguyen
Design Engineer

I have a (fraternal) twin sister!

David Sommer
Associate Principal

I am a professional musician and I play piano at church, weddings, funerals, and special events.

Erik Moore
Associate

I once did a solo bike trip down the coast of Tasmania.

Abe Lynn
Associate Principal

I met the Dalai Lama in the Himalayas at age 8.

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