Vintage on Selby: Structural Engineering for St. Paul's Premier Mixed-Use Living

Project Overview

BKBM provided structural engineering services for Vintage on Selby, a 428,000-square-foot mixed-use development in St. Paul combining a large-format grocery store and five levels of residential apartments, including four two-story townhomes.

Project Highlights

  • Integrated Mixed-Use Design:
    • One level of below-grade parking with a conventional slab on grade for resident and retail use.
    • 39,000-square-foot grocery store at street level, spanning two stories in height and enabling flexible, spacious retail operations.
    • Three levels of wood-framed residential apartments and a large outdoor courtyard space located above the grocery store.
  • Structural System Innovations:
    • Grocery store constructed using a conventionally reinforced concrete slab and cast-in-place concrete columns, supporting a precast concrete podium at Level 3.
    • Residential portion built with four stories of wood-framed apartments over a precast podium at Level 2.
    • Level 2 podium includes a structurally-supported swimming pool and expansive courtyard plaza, as well as tenant amenities like a club room, fitness area, and library.
  • Parking & Urban Integration:
    • First-floor parking supports grocery operations with approximately 175 dedicated stalls out of 460 total parking stalls.
    • Structurally supported loading dock and precast plank structure for the parking area designed to slope in two directions, matching the existing north and south street elevations.

Engineering Solutions

BKBM engineered robust podium and structural systems to balance the needs of a high-traffic grocery anchor, multi-story apartment living, and unique amenities like the elevated pool and plaza. The design integrated complex sloping requirements, supported retail loading, and long-term durability in a dense urban environment.

Results & Impact

Vintage on Selby is a vibrant, award-winning mixed-use development delivering essential services and modern living in St. Paul. BKBM’s structural engineering was key to enabling commercial and residential synergies, landmark amenities, and resilient, attractive urban design.