West
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
SGH investigated and developed repairs for the roof, plaza decks, water fountains, building expansion joints, curtain walls, and exterior cladding without interrupting critical client operations.
Ventura, CA
San Buenaventura City Hall
Scope/Solutions
This Beaux Arts-style building was designed by Albert C. Martin. Built in 1912, the building was used as a courthouse until 1972 when it began service as San Buenaventura City Hall. Special features include marble floors, a domed stained glass ceiling, Doric columns, and the faces of twenty-four friars immortalized in terra-cotta. When the city noticed water leakage and deterioration of the terra-cotta facade, they retained SGH to investigate.
SGH developed a rehabilitation program that included restoration of the primary terra-cotta facade and secondary cement plaster facade, as well as reroofing. Our work included the following:
- Design of emergency and long-term repairs
- Analysis of structural elements supporting terra-cotta
- Laboratory testing of terra-cotta glaze and concrete
- Development of construction documents
- Consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office during their review of the construction documents
- Mockup testing and construction administration services
Upon completion of the work, the building was reviewed and approved for state historic landmark status.
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Project Summary
2006
Completion Date
Solutions
Repair & Rehabilitation
Services
Building Enclosures | Applied Science & Research
Markets
Government
Client(s)
City of Ventura, CA
Specialized Capabilities
Condition Assessments | Preservation | Materials Science
Key team members
Additional Projects
West
John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center
The John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center includes three buildings and a plaza over below-grade space. SGH investigated reported below-grade leakage at all three buildings, performed a building enclosure condition assessment, and recommended repairs.