Multi- Family

Quantum Consulting Engineers provided structural design for a 92-unit mixed-use residential complex, created to be a new and vibrant live/work neighborhood in the center of the Issaquah Highlands Development of Issaquah Washington. The two buildings face each other on adjacent street corners and include street-level retail space and covered parking, a one-level underground parking level and three floors of condominiums above. Starpoint Condominiums feature numerous decks and balconies and both buildings are configured in a ‘U’ shape with a large central courtyard landscaped with large plants and trees. Views are of the surrounding hills and mountains.

Architect: Runberg Architects 

Quantum Consulting Engineers provided the structural design for a six-story, 36,000 square foot residential building for low income seniors. The client, Low Income Housing Institute, along with Runberg Architects, provided sustainable features to the building, including a large green roof, accessible to tenants. Large windows are provided to the 50 units to maximize natural light and ventilation. The structural system is composed of a slab-on-grade, post-tensioned concrete transfer slab, and 5 levels of wood framing.

Architect: Runberg Architects 

John Riley and Sandro Kodama provided structural design of a five-story residential building at the base of Queen Anne offering modern and distinctive in-city living. The building is situated on a challenging site and is constructed of five levels of wood framing over post-tensioned concrete slabs, features a domed rotunda, and has a standing-seam pitched roof. Thirty-four residences offer such features as vaulted ceilings, and decks with views of the Space Needle. A shared landscaped terrace provides residents with a view of the Olympics. Other building elements include retail space, live/work offices, and underground parking.

*John and Sandro performed this project while employed with another firm.

Architect: Runberg Architects 

This multiple award-winning project fills an important need to provide housing for homeless veterans, including those with families. The ground level includes a non-profit café and commercial space operated by the South County VA. The upper three floors of the four-story building include 59 living units. The structure is composed of a reinforced concrete main level, wood framing for the upper floor dwelling units. The transfer floor slab is post-tensioned concrete. Due to soft soils, the foundation system is comprised of augercast piles, grade beams, and structural concrete floor slab.

Architect: Baylis Architects 

Quantum Consulting Engineers provided structural design of a six-story, mixed-use residential complex housing 104 apartments and 6,000 square feet of street-level retail space with underground parking. The building is located in the Pike/Pine Corridor of the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The design consists of three stories of post-tensioned concrete supported partially on concrete and steel piles, a landscaped interior courtyard above the garage, and five levels of wood framing for the residential living units above. A partial roof- top terrace provides tenant access to the city and mountain views. Quantum also provided structural design of the temporary shoring system located on three property lines which included cantilevered and tie-back soldier piles and underpinning for a temporary crane foundation.

Architect: Baylis Architects