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Project Type
Retail
Location
Beverly Hills, California
Project Size
15,500 square feet
Date of Completion
January 9, 2025
Architect/Client
Gruen Associates
Rolex/Patek Philippe – Rodeo Drive
Alex Yamada
Senior Project Manager, Retail Development and Construction,
Probity International Corporation
Project Overview
Project involved combining multiple existing tenant suites into a single larger space. Located in a prestigious Beverly Hills corridor, the project focuses on replacing aging mechanical infrastructure to support long-term performance, reliability, and tenant comfort.
Project Scope
Challenges included developing a modern HVAC solution that improves system efficiency while accommodating the constraints of an existing 1960 structure in a high-profile retail setting. Similarly, a new modern electrical service and system needed to be designed to prioritize constructability, minimal disruption to ongoing operations, and alignment with the performance expectations of luxury retail tenants.
Services
Mechanical and Electrical Design
Highlights
MEP Engineering Highlights
Why Architects Choose Us
Architects rely on our luxury retail and existing-building experience to integrate modern infrastructure without compromising premium architectural environments.
- Luxury Retail Expertise – Engineering solutions tailored to the performance and aesthetic requirements of premier retail environments.
- Major Infrastructure Modernization – Aging HVAC and electrical systems replaced with modern building infrastructure.
- Existing Building Expertise – New systems engineered around the physical constraints of an existing 1960s structure.
- New Electrical Service – Modern electrical service and distribution designed to support long-term retail operations.
- Constructability-Focused Coordination – Engineering solutions developed to minimize disruption and simplify installation within a high-profile retail location.
We work collaboratively with architects to deliver efficient, constructable, and carefully integrated mechanical and electrical systems for complex luxury retail renovations.
Luxury Retail Project Experience
Our team provides MEP engineering for luxury retail architects on:
- Rodeo Drive luxury retail projects
- Flagship boutiques and showrooms
- Luxury jewelry and watch stores
- Major retail building renovations
- Existing-building infrastructure modernization
