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.
Project Type
High-end Retail / Tenant Improvements
Location
San Diego, California
Project Size
10,080 Square Feet
Date of Completion
September 10, 2025
Architect/Client
Lochte + Architectural Group
Louis Vuitton – Fashion Valley
Joana Lo
Principal,
Lochte Architecture
Lam+Tea Engineering provides competitive pricing with a great balance of cost and quality compared to other MEP firms. The Lam + Tea Engineers are down-to-earth, approachable, and easy to work with, which really stands out compared to other firms.
Alex Yamada
Senior Project Manager, Retail Development and Construction,
Probity International Corporation
Project Overview
Interior renovation and expansion of a high-end retail space located in San Diego, California. This luxury retail tenant improvement enhances the store environment to align with updated brand standards while supporting phased construction and future design flexibility.
Project Scope
The project includes updated power, lighting, HVAC, and plumbing systems, coordinated to meet the very specific and demanding performance and aesthetic requirements of a luxury retail environment.
An additional challenge to the project is that it needed to be designed and delivered in two construction phases, requiring careful planning to maintain operations and ensure seamless system integration. Additionally, a separate design and permit set is included for a 1,080-square-foot remote back-of-house space.
Services
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design
Highlights
Highlights
MEP Engineering Highlights
Why Architects Choose Us
Architects and luxury retailers rely on our experience to coordinate technically demanding retail renovations where construction sequencing, operational continuity, and architectural quality are equally important.
- Luxury Retail Expertise – MEP systems coordinated with Louis Vuitton’s demanding architectural and operational standards.
- 10,080-Square-Foot Project – Engineering supports the primary boutique and remote back-of-house facility.
- Two-Phase Construction – Building systems strategically coordinated around separate construction phases.
- Operational Continuity – Engineering considers active retail operations while renovation work progresses.
- 1,080 SF Remote Back-of-House – Dedicated engineering supports a separate operational space.
- Separate Permit Package – Remote back-of-house improvements developed under an independent design and permit set.
- High-End Lighting Coordination – Lighting infrastructure integrated with merchandise displays, millwork, and premium finishes.
- Existing Infrastructure Integration – Tenant systems coordinated with established shopping center utilities and base-building systems.
We work collaboratively with architects to deliver flexible, constructable, and carefully coordinated MEP solutions for luxury boutiques, phased retail renovations, store expansions, and high-end tenant improvements.
Luxury Retail Project Experience
Our team provides MEP engineering for luxury retail architects on:
- Luxury fashion boutiques
- High-end retail expansions
- Phased store renovations
- Occupied retail construction
- Remote back-of-house facilities
