Multi-Family Housing

BKBM provided structural engineering services for this new 222-unit mixed-use apartment building providing market rate and affordable housing units.

Mino-bimaadiziwin, which means “living the good life” in Ojibwe, is a multifamily housing development.

The building is a mixed-use property located in Uptown along Lake Street. The building includes two below-grade levels of parking, commercial at street level, and primarily residential for levels 2-6.

The project is a 70 unit apartment complex with two levels of parking in downtown St. Paul. The building has three levels of post-tensioned concrete (parking level, main floor, and podium slab) with 5 stories of wood above. Wood framing included a partial mezzanine level at the top floor, and the top floor of wood framing was offset inward at the exterior walls to create recessed balconies.

Due to unexpected poor soil quality in the area where the townhome buildings were to be constructed, a new approach to the foundation systems had to be devised late into construction. BKBM’s structural and civil team worked with the architectural team, construction team, and geotechnical engineer to come up with options to avoid expensive soil corrections that would disrupt an actively used alleyway. The team was able to shift the locations of the buildings to reduce the impact and decided to use helical piles and grade beams to avoid deep soil corrections that were needed for one of the townhome buildings. The quick re-design of the townhomes from all parties allowed the construction to continue with minimal disruption to the construction timeline.

The six-story Moline offers luxury urban living in a small-town setting near a future Southwest Light Rail Transit station.

The project consisted of the historic restoration and adaptive reuse of two existing buildings to apartments with a new adjacent two story below grade post tensioned parking ramp structure.

The project was a restoration and conversion of a seven story concrete frame building to an apartment building from its use as a parking garage following SHPO guidelines.

Provided civil and structural engineering for a five-story, 262,000 square foot, 180 unit structure consisting of four levels of wood construction on top of two levels of precast framing with one below grade level for parking.

BKBM provided structural engineering services for the new mixed-use facility that flanks the west end of the new downtown east park. The new building is comprised of 134 housing units, amenity spaces, retail, and two levels of below-grade parking containing 119 stalls. Five levels of conventional wood framing were constructed over the concrete levels below.

Provided civil and structural engineering services for the design of a 189,000 square foot, five-story apartment building with 140 units.

Provided civil and structural engineering for design of a 265,000 square foot, six-story apartment building with 204 units.

The project consisted of the demolition of a two-story building and parking lot for the construction a new six-story student housing building with first floor retail space.

BKBM provided civil and structural engineering for a 185 unit, six-story apartment building in Minneapolis.

Provided structural engineering services for the design of a 428,000 square foot mixed-use grocery store/five-story apartment building with 210 units, including four two-story townhomes.

Provided structural engineering for the Byerly's/71 France redevelopment in Edina.

BKBM provided civil and structural engineering services for the design of a 324,000 square foot, five story apartment building with 200 student apartments containing 630 bedrooms.

Denver is experiencing a housing shortage, and BKBM Engineers have been invited to join the modular design team for an 8 over 1 apartment project. The project features 89 units with puzzle parking, precast concrete podiums, and cold-formed steel (CFS) modular units with demising shear walls and finished interiors. Architectural components such as balconies, decks, pergolas, grilling stations, and solar-ready roofing appeal to residents.

Grand Junction, Colorado has experienced a surge of growth due to an influx of remote workers from the tech industry, resulting in a need for housing. BKBM Engineers collaborated with the project design team to help fill this need, providing full engineering services for a 3-story walk-up apartment complex comprising of two 36-unit buildings on concrete crawlspace foundation walls. The units were built offsite with site-built architectural components providing unique features and enhancing the curb appeal.

Provided structural engineering for renovation of a historically significant hotel and construction of an adjacent 26-story, mixed-use building, including housing, hotel, and commercial spaces, plus five-levels of underground parking. Construction also included a skyway.

Stonebridge Lofts is a 12-story luxury condominium complex in a prime location in the historic Mill District in downtown Minneapolis.

Portland Tower is a 0.75-acre site located at the corner of 8th Street and Portland Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. BKBM provided both civil and structural engineering design services for the project.

Grand Junction, Colorado, has experienced rapid growth due to an influx of remote workers. This has led to a surge in housing demand and a negative vacancy rate. BKBM Engineers have collaborated with a design team to fill this need, providing engineering services for a 3-story modular apartment complex comprising two 24-unit buildings. The units were finished inside with site-built architectural components for added curb appeal.

Denver is experiencing a housing shortage, and BKBM Engineers have been invited to join the modular design team for an 8 over 1 apartment project. The project features 89 units with puzzle parking, precast concrete podiums, and cold-formed steel (CFS) modular units with demising shear walls and finished interiors. Architectural components such as balconies, decks, pergolas, grilling stations, and solar-ready roofing appeal to residents.

Grand Junction, Colorado has experienced a surge of growth due to an influx of remote workers from the tech industry, resulting in a need for housing. BKBM Engineers collaborated with the project design team to help fill this need, providing full engineering services for a 3-story walk-up apartment complex comprising of two 36-unit buildings on concrete crawlspace foundation walls. The units were built offsite with site-built architectural components providing unique features and enhancing the curb appeal.

BKBM provided structural engineering services for a 200,000 square foot senior living facility with 156 units. The challenging structural design showcased BKBM’s commitment to outstanding client service and collaborative solutions.

The structural system for this building consists of a precast concrete podium supporting four levels of conventional wood framing with a flat wood roof. Beneath the podium, there is one level of partially below grade parking with a slab on grade and masonry foundation walls. In addition to 54 residential units, building amenities include a 2-story entrance lobby, fitness room, and a club room leading out to a large wood-framed deck.

BKBM provided structural engineering services for the 166,000 square foot, four-story senior living facility with 136 units.

BKBM provided structural engineering services for the 114,000 square foot, four-story senior housing facility with 84 units.

Provided structural engineering services for the design of a 275,000 square foot, four-story senior housing complex with 195 units.

BKBM provided civil and structural engineering services for a three-story, 22,000 square foot senior housing facility that is part of the Ebenezer Ridges campus in Burnsville, MN.

Provided structural engineering services for the design of a 280,000 square feet, four-story senior housing complex with 175 units.