Linchpin Structural Engineering was the Structural Engineer for the new Nordic Ski Lodge at Tahoe Donner – now the new Alder Creek Adventure Center – renamed to account for its expanded year round use. For the project, Linchpin teamed with Dale Cox Architects. The project was unique in several ways. Unusual for the region, it is founded […]
Linchpin acted as the structural engineer for a tilt-up facility that was designed and built to accommodate 172,000 square feet of production floor as well as a with 14,000 square feet as two story class A office space. A thanks to QD Construction for providing the photographs. The origin of these photos are located here.
Linchpin SE provided the structural engineering design for the complete remodel and 2,000 sq. ft. second story addition to the Archie’s Restaurant. The project consisted of a adding a hardwood deck, installation of a sports bar in the second story, and a new steel structure.
Linchpin provided services to potential building owners for consideration of potential reuses. One of the options would have been to house essential services. This evaluation considered the increased post-earthquake performance demands of the higher use. Other options considered adding floors to the building. A thanks to multiple organizations for providing the photographs. The origin of these photos […]
Linchpin was the leading structural engineer for a 381,804 square foot tilt-up facility that was designed and built to accommodate multiple tenants. To optimize the functionality of the building for distribution, the design incorporated 62 dock doors, 32’ clear height, 72 trailer stall and 277 car parking stalls. A thanks to United Construction for providing the […]
Linchpin was the project structural engineer for this metal structure located in Carson City, NV. The team detailed the foundation and mezzanine design for the 14,500 square foot facility. A thanks to Classy Seconds for providing the photographs. The origin of these photos are located here.
Linchpin provided an assessment and rehabilitation design for the Donner Summit Lodge that had suffered under years of poor maintenance. As part of the work, a new retaining wall was installed where previously there had been a pit dating back to the old -lower- road elevation. The new wall allowed the pit to be filled. […]
Linchpin SE provided the structural engineering design a three story office building that spanned roughly 9,500 square feet. A basement is constructed of cantilevered concrete retaining walls and spread footing foundations. The project was completed in 2006 with a cost of approximately $2,500,000.
Linchpin provided structural engineering for the Flying A Tenant Improvements for the Lake Tahoe Brewing Co.
Linchpin SE provided the structural engineering design for Holy Cross Community Church in Sparks, NV. The structure’s location provides ease of access to the community and the size provides endless use. The project was completed in 2001 with a structure that spans roughly 12,800 square feet.
Linchpin was the engineer for the Reno Public Market.
Linchpin was the structural engineer for the downtown Truckee 76 Station, designed by Dale Cox Architects. At the property line abbuting the neigboring fire station, the old masonry wall was required to remain. Linchpin designed seismic bracing for the essentially unreinforced masonry wall that had to remain in place. The new design included many commercial […]
New five-story building consisting of housing for 300 undergraduate students along with approximately 10,000 square feet of academic/faculty space. The building has a total area of approximately 125,000 square feet with a construction cost of $27,000,000. The building was completed in 2012. A thanks to UNR and Woodrodgers for providing the photographs. The origin of […]