Gilroy, California (As consulting architect to Hemingway/Stock, Inc.) Remodel improvements proposed for the existing 1,800 sf building: new accessible unisex restroom inside the Recreation Center building, reconfigured kitchen area with work counters, cabinets, sink range, (stove and oven) and microwave; exterior wall, window and door changes; “hallway” from storage/utility room; elimination of the oversized, floor [...]

ADA Surveys, Implementation Plans, and Working Drawings West Sacramento, California Working quickly to avoid a number of ADA related lawsuits being filed in the vicinity, we conducted field surveys of existing conditions and developed implementation plans which prioritized the removal of barriers in relationship to their hindrance to those with disabilities. Where the removal of [...]

ADA Upgrades and Accessibility Improvements Gilroy, California (As architectural consultant to Hemingway/Stock, Inc.) Christmas Hill Park contains 51 acres of natural wilderness with trails, picnic barbecue areas, horseshoe pits, jogging and hiking paths, children’s play areas, open play field, softball/baseball fields and open grass play area and a 1500 seat amphitheatre. This contract included the design [...]

ADA Upgrades and Accessibility Improvements City of Marina, California (As architectural consultant to Hemingway/Stock, Inc.) The Marina Municipal Airport, aviation identifier OAR, or the former Army Fritzsche Airport, is the newest general aviation airport on the Monterey peninsula. Formerly owned and operated by the U.S. Army, the City of Marina now owns the property and is [...]

Accessibility Ramps and Upgraded Paths of Travel – Gilroy, California (As design consultant to Hemingway/Stock, Inc.) The Christmas Hill Park Amphitheatre seats over 1500 people and draws many guests—particularly during the famous Gilroy Garlic Festival. However performers and visitors with mobility disabilities were using the performing stage which at that time, could only be reached [...]

ADA Upgrades and Accessibility Improvements Gilroy, California (As design consultant to Hemingway/Stock, Inc.) The purpose of this project was to create a continuous accessible path of travel to all levels of the building. The building itself is an historical “Carnegie” building with numerous barriers designed into the architecture. Our solution to this project included constructing [...]