Bassem is always very easy to reach and communicate with. When we encountered mechanical challenges on the Houston project, he was very responsive and knowledgeable in helping resolve them.
Bassem is always very easy to reach and communicate with. When we encountered mechanical challenges on the Houston project, he was very responsive and knowledgeable in helping resolve them.
MEP engineering for multifamily architects supported the design of 954 Catalina Apartments, a new six-story residential development in Los Angeles, California. The approximately 19,000-square-foot project delivers 17 multifamily apartment units with integrated resident amenities designed to enhance comfort, convenience, and long-term building performance. As a ground-up residential development, the project required coordinated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering to support modern multifamily living while aligning with the architectural vision and maximizing space efficiency.
The development combines residential units with shared amenity spaces, including a rooftop pool and deck, fitness center, guest lobby, and semi-subterranean parking garage with bicycle storage. Integrating these diverse program elements required close architect-engineer collaboration to coordinate building systems throughout the project while supporting efficient construction, code compliance, and future operational reliability.
The MEP engineering scope included complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering for the six-story multifamily residential building and its associated amenity spaces. Engineering services supported all residential units, circulation areas, parking facilities, rooftop amenities, and shared building spaces. The design emphasized coordinated system integration, efficient utility distribution, and long-term maintainability while supporting the operational needs of a modern apartment community.
Mechanical engineering included HVAC design providing heating, cooling, and ventilation for residential units and common areas. Air distribution systems, equipment locations, and ventilation strategies were coordinated with the architectural layout to maximize usable living space while maintaining occupant comfort and energy-efficient operation. HVAC infrastructure also supported the building’s amenity spaces, including the fitness center and shared indoor areas.
Electrical engineering included utility service coordination, power distribution, lighting systems, branch circuitry, and electrical infrastructure serving apartment units, common spaces, rooftop amenities, parking areas, and building support functions. Lighting layouts were coordinated to improve safety, functionality, and resident experience while supporting efficient building operations. Plumbing engineering incorporated domestic water distribution, sanitary systems, vent piping, and utility infrastructure serving residential units, rooftop amenities, fitness facilities, and other shared building areas.
A major component of the project involved MEP coordination among architectural, structural, and engineering disciplines. Vertical risers, mechanical equipment, ductwork, piping, and electrical distribution systems were carefully coordinated throughout the six-story building to maximize routing efficiency while minimizing conflicts between building systems. Coordinated engineering documentation improved constructability, reduced potential RFIs during construction, and supported permit-ready MEP design for efficient project delivery.
The engineering approach also considered the integration of shared residential amenities within the overall building infrastructure. Systems serving the rooftop pool and deck, guest lobby, bicycle storage, and fitness center were coordinated with the residential portions of the building to provide reliable operation without compromising occupant comfort or building efficiency. This integrated design approach supports long-term performance while creating a functional and comfortable living environment for residents.
Architects rely on our multifamily engineering expertise to deliver coordinated building systems that support design intent while simplifying permitting and construction.
We serve as a collaborative MEP consultant, helping architects deliver efficient, constructable, and code-compliant multifamily developments.
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