AWARD WINNING DESIGN

• Exterior: Restored and connected structural stone masonry
• Framing: Structurally insulated wood panels (SIP) and hand-hewn timber beams and columns
• Foundation: Stiffened slab-on-grade concrete

 Schwab investigated the existing structure and recommended during the design the integration of new materials into this 100-year-old barn.  To preserve the building’s historical materials, Schwab utilized the original, hand-hewn timber frame wherever possible.  SIPs were discreetly used to support structural loading while preserving the variable quality and condition of the antique timber rafters and purlins.

Project Team

Owner: Lewis Residence
Architect: Kissling Architecture
Structural Engineer of Record: Schwab Structural Engineering

• 3 building complex
• 50,000 sq. ft. of retail space
• Exterior: Tiltwall concrete panels
• Framing: Steel bar joists and girders with steel columns
• Foundation: Deep pier

This three-building complex provides 50,000 square feet of retail space along the IH 35 corridor.  The exterior is tilt-wall with steel bar joists and girders with steel columns used in the framing.  It has a deep pier foundation.

 Project Team

Owner: GD Bar Family, LTD
Architect: J. Mendenhall, Architect
Contractor: Alpha Properties
Structural Engineer of Record: Schwab Structural Engineering

• New Braunfels tank is 90 ft. in diameter
• San Marcos tank is 50 ft. in diameter
• Structure has continuous concrete spread footings, walls and slab

Schwab Structural Engineering, Inc. designed two  clarifier basins for both New Braunfels and San Marcos.  The base of the clarifiers is elevated 14 feet above grade to obtain gravity flow to a filter system.  Continuous concrete spread footings, walls and slab comprise the structure.  The tanks are 90 ft. and 50 ft.  diameter with capacities of 9 million gallons per day  and 3.5 million gallons per day for New Braunfels and San Marcos, respectively.

Project Team

Owner: Canyon Regional WTP
Civil Engineer: River City Engineering
Structural Engineer of Record: Schwab Structural Engineering

• Investigated and made recommendations for the repair of the home-side bleachers
• Designed a new press box
• Designed a new 1,000 seat visitor bleachers
• Designed a new 2,000 seat home bleachers
• Framing: Steel raker beams and columns with aluminum bleachers
• Foundation: Deep pier

Schwab lead the project and coordinated between the aluminum supplier, steel fabricator, erector, and the architect.  Framing consists of steel raker beams and columns with aluminum bleachers.  This phase of work was designed and constructed within a tight schedule of 8 weeks to meet the upcoming football schedule in 2005.  As a second phase of work, Schwab designed new 2,000-seat bleachers for the stadium’s home side.

Project Team

Owner:  Mathis Independent School District
Architect:  Zapata & Associates
Contractor: Hill Country Steel
Structural Engineer of Record: Schwab Structural Engineering

• Partial three-story structure
• 18,000 sq. ft. of retail and office space
• Steel framing with slab on grade foundation

This partial three-story, mixed-use structure provides 18,000 square feet of office and retail space.  It is located in the rapidly developing area of Common Street on the east side of New Braunfels.  The exterior is comprised of steel studs with masonry and stucco.  Rigid steel framing with bar joists is used for the framing system.  It is supported on a slab-on-grade with a deep pier foundation.

Project Team

Owner: Dr. Elliott-Mullens, M.D.
Architect: Eubanks Group Associates
Structural Engineer of Record: Schwab Structural Engineering

• 16,000 sq. ft. of retail space
• Exterior: Tiltwall concrete panels
• Framing: Steel bar joists and girders with steel columns
• Foundation: Slab-on-grade with deep piers

Located in New Braunfels, Texas, this one-story structure will provide 16,000 square feet of retail space.  Schwab provided upfront consulting services to our client who was unfamiliar with tiltwall construction.  Schwab also designed and detailed the tiltwall shop drawings.

Project Team

Owner: Hunter’s Creek Limited, LTD
Architect: SITE, LLC
Contractor: River City Builders
Structural Engineer of Record: Schwab Structural Engineering

• Multi-use sanctuary with flexible second story space
• Stained glass cross and timber wrapped steel beams
• Framing: steel bar joists and girders with steel columns, wood beams
• Foundation: Drilled piers, concrete grade beams and a slab-on-grade

This church will be the new home of a spiritual community.  The stained glass cross on the front façade will cast rainbows of light into the sanctuary, requiring   invisible structural support for the glass and surrounding limestone.  The limestone face, clerestory windows and exposed timber framing blend the structure into the rustic Gruene community. 

Project Team

Owner: Gruene United Methodist Church
Architect: Riverstone Designs, Inc.
Contractor: The Koehler Company
Structural Engineer of Record: Schwab Structural Engineering