Description:

Orion at Brooklyn Basin is a multi-family, mixed-use residential development located in Oakland, CA.  The project is situated over 1.54 acres and consists of five-story wood framed structures over 2 levels of concrete.   The first floor at-grade garage allows for triple car stackers, allowing for the elimination of a level of parking. 3,000 square feet of commercial space is also provided.  Second elevated floor consists of post-tensioned concrete slab supporting metal stud liner units / fitness / amenity areas , and allowing a two story volume for car lifts below. The third floor post-tensioned concrete podium deck supports the  five-story wood frame structures and a landscaped courtyard with raised spa other amenities.  FBA was the concrete structural engineer and BORM was the superstructure engineer for the project.  The podium footprint was approximately 60,000 square feet.

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Structural system for the building is concrete post-tensioned slabs with concrete shear walls supported on a mat slab foundation.

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