MEP Engineering for Architects | Boucheron – Rodeo Drive
Project Overview
MEP engineering for architects on a luxury retail renovation on Rodeo Drive—precise coordination, permit-ready design, and Title 24 compliance.
MEP Engineering for Architects: Boucheron – Rodeo Drive
Luxury retail projects demand a different level of precision. Architects working in flagship environments like Rodeo Drive need an MEP consultant who understands that lighting, comfort, and system discretion are inseparable from brand expression—while still meeting Title 24, accessibility, and permit requirements.
For the Boucheron Rodeo Drive boutique in Beverly Hills, our team provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering for a limited interior renovation of a high-end retail space, including a mezzanine level and a new chair lift. The project encompassed approximately 2,270 SF and required careful coordination within an active, design-sensitive retail corridor.
This project reflects our role as a collaborative design partner, supporting architectural intent while delivering quiet, reliable, and permit-ready MEP systems.
Project Scope
How We Support Architects
Precision MEP Coordination for Luxury Retail
High-end retail renovations often involve constrained existing conditions, limited construction windows, and minimal tolerance for visible systems. We supported the architect by:
- Reviewing available as-built drawings and validating existing site conditions
- Confirming electrical service capacity and tenant points of connection
- Coordinating lighting controls and power distribution to support architectural lighting design
- Integrating mezzanine-level systems and chair lift power requirements
Our MEP coordination approach prioritizes clarity and restraint—resolving conflicts early to avoid compromises during construction.
Title 24 and Permit-Ready Documentation
Retail projects in Beverly Hills require careful alignment with both state energy codes and local plan check expectations. Our documentation emphasized:
- Clear lighting control intent aligned with Title 24
- State lighting energy compliance calculations and forms
- Straightforward power distribution for architectural and mechanical systems
This allowed the design team to move through permitting without unnecessary revisions.
Our MEP Design Approach
Discreet, Constructable Systems
For luxury retail environments, MEP systems must perform reliably while remaining visually unobtrusive. Our mechanical electrical plumbing engineering scope focused on:
- New HVAC equipment and air distribution coordinated with architectural ceilings
- Supply and return diffuser placement aligned with spatial and aesthetic goals
- Power and plumbing support for new pantry and restroom fixtures
All systems were designed to be constructable within tight tolerances and existing conditions, with assumptions documented clearly where infrastructure could not be fully verified.
Respecting Design Intent
Where lighting fixture layouts, low-voltage systems, and specialty equipment were designed by others, we coordinated connection requirements carefully—ensuring seamless integration without overstepping design boundaries.
Why Architects Choose Us as Their MEP Consultant
Architects working on luxury retail projects value our ability to balance technical rigor with design sensitivity.
- Architect–Engineer Collaboration: We design in service of the architectural vision
- Retail Experience: Familiarity with brand-driven lighting and comfort requirements
- Permit-Ready Drawings: Clear documentation aligned with AHJ expectations
- Reduced Risk: Early identification of constraints and assumptions
We act as a trusted MEP consultant, supporting both creative intent and technical execution.
Services
Highligths
Project Types We Support
This project reflects our broader experience providing MEP engineering for architects on:
- Luxury retail and flagship stores
- High-end tenant improvements
- Mixed-use and street-level retail
- Hospitality and boutique environments
- Architecturally sensitive renovations
Across all project types, our focus remains the same: coordinated, constructable, and permit-ready MEP design.
Let’s Collaborate
If you’re looking for an MEP consultant who understands the expectations of luxury retail environments—where coordination, discretion, and execution matter—we’d welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
From early design coordination through permitting, we support architects with thoughtful MEP solutions that protect design intent and reduce risk.
Let’s talk about your next retail or hospitality project.