Jim Pearson

ENR Best Project 2015 - Manhattan Beach Library Engineering News Record - Southern California Cultural/Worship Category Dec 2015 The Manhattan Beach Library is a 22,000sf, 2-story, structural steel, glass-clad building with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from its perch on Highland Avenue. The exterior edge is cantilevered up to 12 feet beyond the primary columns to allow unobstructed views to the outside. Tensioning cables were used to pre-load the edge of the second floor to prevent vertical movement during installation of the double-layer exterior glass… Show more The Manhattan Beach Library is a 22,000sf, 2-story, structural steel, glass-clad building with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from its perch on Highland Avenue. The exterior edge is cantilevered up to 12 feet beyond the primary columns to allow unobstructed views to the outside. Tensioning cables were used to pre-load the edge of the second floor to prevent vertical movement during installation of the double-layer exterior glass system.http://www.enr.com/articles/38090-culturalworship-best-project-manhattan-beach-library Show less

Honor Award - Ganahl Lumber Adaptive Reuse AIA Pasadena Foothill Chapter Oct 2015 Renovation and new construction for a new 107,910 SF home improvement / lumber store and facility at an existing auto dealer sit involved site improvements, adaptive reuse of existing buildings and additions to existing buildings. The structural design exposed most of the structure and included nearly all construction materials. Structural challenges included numerous bridging over the existing underground culvert for the Eaton Canyon wash and adapting the existing precast parking structure to… Show more Renovation and new construction for a new 107,910 SF home improvement / lumber store and facility at an existing auto dealer sit involved site improvements, adaptive reuse of existing buildings and additions to existing buildings. The structural design exposed most of the structure and included nearly all construction materials. Structural challenges included numerous bridging over the existing underground culvert for the Eaton Canyon wash and adapting the existing precast parking structure to a new use. Show less

Rehabilitation Award for Pasadena Civic Auditorium Exhibition Hall Pasadena Historic Preservation Commission/California State Senate Jun 2015 Commonly referred to as the "Ballroom", the Exhibition Hall at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium was restored to its historic character after over 40 years as an ice skating rink. The Rehabilitation was recognized by the City of Pasadena and the California State Senate for its contribution to the rich historical heritage of Pasadena. Structurally, the project required the keen eye of Jim Pearson's experience to cost effectively rehabilitate the wood and steel framed floor after so many years of… Show more Commonly referred to as the "Ballroom", the Exhibition Hall at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium was restored to its historic character after over 40 years as an ice skating rink. The Rehabilitation was recognized by the City of Pasadena and the California State Senate for its contribution to the rich historical heritage of Pasadena. Structurally, the project required the keen eye of Jim Pearson's experience to cost effectively rehabilitate the wood and steel framed floor after so many years of harsh exposure to the ice rink surface. Show less