SMW’s experience with Multi-Family Housing Projects consists of rehabilitations, alterations, and additions. Our extensive knowledge of governing building codes allows us to skillfully guide our clients from the inception of the project to avoid potential pitfalls and costly design decisions. At our office, you will find that our technical knowledge enables us to develop creative structural solutions for either new buildings or the renovation of existing buildings.  

Keller Plaza Apartments Community Center Renovation, Oakland, CA

Architect: Stephen Laird Doherty Architect

Developer: Mosaic Urban Development

This rehabilitation of a community building at the heart of the Keller Plaza Apartments consisted of a total reconfiguration of the interior walls, exterior windows and doors, and the addition of several new skylights and mechanical rooftop systems. The extensive scope of work triggered a mandatory seismic strengthening for the entire building. Our detailed investigation of the as-built conditions combined with thoughtful design and evaluation allowed us to strengthen the existing structure without a costly reconstruction.



Kenneth Henry Court Renovation, Oakland, CA

Architect: Salazar Architect Inc.

Developer: Satellite Housing Inc.

This rehabilitation project of 4 two and three-story wood-framed residential buildings included a complete site renovation, the addition of custom balconies to all four buildings, rehabilitation and strengthening of exterior stairs, a trash enclosure, a mail box structure, a barbeque area, as well as a new entry to the complex. Furthermore, dry rot throughout the project called for extensive repairs to the exterior walls and patios.

66th Street Infill, Oakland, CA

Architect: [mp-a] mike pitler architecture

This ground-up multi-unit townhouse project is a condominium development consisting of four free-standing units. The units are two and three-story tall wood-frame buildings. TJI engineered joists were used to span open floor plans. The design also included many sliding doors and window openings to connect the indoor space with semi-private yards. As a result, the structural design strategically optimized the location and length of the shear walls in order to allow for this design concept- a move that also increased the market value of these units.