Vintage Ranch Homes

Project Type

Residential Development

Location

Orcutt, California

Year

2021-2022

Role

Structural Designer

Project Overview

The Vintage Ranch project represents a comprehensive residential development featuring 41 lots with 5 distinct single-family residence types. This project followed as strict design and construction schedule.

Structural Challenges

  • Designing flexible structural systems to accommodate 5 different residence layouts
  • Optimizing foundation designs for varying soil conditions across the 41 lots
  • Ensuring seismic compliance for all residence types in accordance with California building codes
  • Coordinating with architectural teams to maintain design intent while meeting structural requirements

Engineering Solutions

  • Developed standardized foundation systems adaptable to different soil conditions
  • Created modular structural framing approaches for efficient construction
  • Implemented advanced seismic design strategies including proper shear wall distribution
  • Utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM) for enhanced coordination and clash detection

Key Deliverables

  • Structural drawings for 5 residence types
  • Foundation plans and details for all 41 lots
  • Seismic design calculations and lateral force analysis
  • Construction administration support throughout the build process

Project Images

Site Plan Overview
Residence Type A
Foundation Details
Construction Progress
Completed Residence
Seismic Details