Bart Headquarters: Transforming Oakland's Skyline

Details

Location:

Oakland, California

Owner:

BART

Architect:

RIM

General Contractor:

Turner Construction

Specialty Contractors:

Broadway Mechanical

Rosendin Electric

FMG and Company

SToK

Category:

Workplace, Transportation

Awards:

ENR California's 2022 Northern California Regional Best Interior/Tenant Improvement Project

International Partnering Institute (IPI): Diamond Award for the John L. Martin Partnered Project of the Year

Accreditation:

LEED Gold

Description

AlfaTech spearheaded the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering design for this landmark 10-story office building nestled in Oakland's vibrant Uptown neighborhood. The project involved the warm core and shell retrofit of a 244,000 SF existing office building, including ground-level parking and future retail spaces.

Highlights

• Energy-Efficient Systems:

  Implemented a cutting-edge water-cooled Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system coupled with dedicated outside air units, ensuring optimal energy efficiency.

• Future-Ready Infrastructure

  All services are strategically capped at each floor, facilitating seamless connectivity for future tenant needs.

• Sustainable Design

  Redesigned the building façade with high-efficiency glazing and window wall systems, minimizing energy consumption and enhancing aesthetics.

• LEED Gold

  Provided energy modeling and comprehensive commissioning services to meet the rigorous standards for LEED certification, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability.

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