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International Parking Design Completes Another Signature Project On-Time and $7 Million Under Budget
As Architects of Record, International Parking Design worked closely with City representatives from the conceptual design phase through construction documents and construction administration on this 481- space, three-level subterranean garage. Located beneath a portion of Crescent Drive and a landscaped plaza at the front entrance to City Hall, construction of the project included replacement of approximately 400 lineal feet of Crescent Drive as well as re-routing of all existing utilities in the street.
During the ribbon cutting ceremony on November 3, 2011, Beverly Hills Mayor Barry Brucker expressed his gratitude by congratulating IPD and its design team, City staff and contractors on the successful completion of this complex subterranean project.
The parking structure provides additional parking for the City as well as the new Annenberg Theater currently under construction. The facility features a pedestrian connection to the theater via escalators and glass-enclosed elevators. Access to City Hall is provided by stairs and elevators located in the southwest corner of the garage. The historical Beverly Hills Post Office Building, located to the west of City Hall, will be the main pedestrian entry and valet drop-off for the Annenberg Theater. A dedicated valet ramp provides a direct connection from the drop-off area to the second level of the parking structure. This level of the structure has been designed to accommodate valet use as well as allow flexibility to increase or decrease the number of valet spaces in accordance with demand.
Regular vehicular access to the structure is via a circular ramp from Crescent Drive as well as on-grade access from Santa Monica Blvd. South. The interior of the parking structure is painted white to increase reflectivity and create a more user friendly environment. Additional enhancements include a landscaped light well within the circular ramp and increased lighting levels provided by energy efficient fixtures. In addition, electric charging stations are located in various locations throughout the garage.
For over 40 years, IPD has specialized in parking structure design providing architectural, structural engineering, and parking consulting services including demand/feasibility studies, master planning, functional design, access/revenue control systems and operations consulting.
Don Marks is Appointed President and Cliff Smith Named CEO of International Parking Design, Inc.
Implementing the next phase of International Parking Design’s long-term transition plan, Don Marks, AIA, LEEP AP has been appointed to the position of President of the company. Previous president, Cliff Smith, will shift roles into the CEO Position.
Don joined IPD in 1997 and has previously served as Senior Vice President in charge of IPD’s Irvine office. Although continuing his presence in Irvine, his new role will also involve oversight of day-to-day operations for the entire company. A licensed architect in multiple states, Don’s primary focus has been on structured parking design for the last 15 years. Working under the tutelage of past presidents Chuck Boldon, Dilip Nandwana and Cliff Smith, Don’s expertise in parking has been shaped by some of the best in the industry.
Joining the company in 1985, Cliff served as IPD President since 2005 and will now step into the position of Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of parking experience, he has achieved a reputation with clients and within the profession for creativity and excellence with parking design projects throughout the United States and Internationally. Cliff will continue to work with his existing clients as well as play an active role in ongoing mentoring of IPD staff. His new role will also involve working with the Board of Directors to develop strategies for identifying and pursuing new markets, new projects, refining the company culture and team building.
IPD is an architectural firm that specializes in planning, design and consulting for parking structures. Through three offices, the firm serves diverse clients within the corporate, commercial, education, healthcare, transportation, and public markets. IPD is committed to innovative design, value and focused expertise in parking design through over 40 years of dedicated work. Nationally recognized for award-winning design, IPD is committed to achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction by delivering quality, efficiency and value.
IPD Participates in the 3rd Annual Middle East Parking Symposium
IPD's Armen Megerdoomian and Raju Nandwana have recently returned from the 3rd Middle East Parking Symposium that was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, United Arab Emirates on October 10-12. Armen showcased two of IPD’s parking projects in the area -- the Al Bateen Wharf located in Abu Dhabi and the Saadyat Beach Marina Village located on Saadyat Island. He also gave an introduction to retail parking titled “Parking the Retail Customer”.
A PDF of that presentation can be downloaded here.
California State University, East Bay Parking Structure I
California State University, East Bay Hayward Campus received construction bids for Parking Structure I on August 18, 2010. The low bid for the project was $15,903,451 or approximately $14,300 per stall. IPD was retained by the campus as the prime architect and engineer to prepare the bid documents for this 6-level, 1113-space parking structure, which includes a 1,721 square foot standalone parking management office and a 127-foot-long pedestrian bridge.
Established in 1957 and previously known as CSU Hayward until 2005, the CSU East Bay campus is part of the 23-campus California State University system serving students in the eastern San Francisco Bay Area.
IPD is the leading expert in developing parking solutions. The firm’s reputation for innovation, value and focused expertise in parking design has been earned through over 40 years of dedicated work in public and private projects across the nation as well as internationally. IPD’s proven design process tightly integrates architectural design, structural engineering and parking consulting services. Whatever the requirements, our priority is always to meet our clients’ needs.
Sony Electronics Parking Structure has been Awarded Two Awards from International Parking Institute (IPI)
Sony Electronics Parking Structure located in San Diego, has won two awards from International Parking Institute (IPI). An Award of Excellence for a Parking Structure with over 800 spaces and an Award of Merit for Aesthetics. This 6-level, 1400-space structure includes a 12,200 SF, state-of-the-art fitness center and a 16,600 SF activity deck featuring basketball courts is included on the roof level of the parking structure for employee use. As architect of record for the parking structure, International Parking Design (IPD) utilized green building practices including incorporation of a bio-swale storm water treatment system, photovoltaic panels on the roof level, bicycle storage, and assigned spaces for vanpools and low emission and energy efficient vehicles. This structure is currently seeking a LEED Silver certification.
Irvine Transportation Center has been Honored with it's Third Award
The Irvine Transportation Center located in Irvine, California has recently won a third award. CalTrans has recognized the facility with their Transportation Facility Award. In 2008, this structure also won an American Public Works Association (APWA) Project of the Year Award from the Southern California Chapter and an International Parking Institute Award of Merit. This 4-level, 1500-space parking structure serves serves Amtrak, Metrolink and Orange County Transportation Authority riders.
San Diego Miramar College Parking Structure in the News
The San Diego Metropolitan Magazine's Daily Business Report posted on July 15, 2010 announces that the Miramar College Parking Structure and Police Building has broken ground. Read the strory here http://sandiegometro.com/2010/07/daily-business-report-%E2%80%94-july-15-2010/
WallyPark Breaks Ground On World Class State-of-the-Art Full Service Parking Facility At SeaTac International Airport
The IPD designed WallyPark broke ground to build a 1,595 space parking structure at SeaTac International Airport. The parking structure will incorporate over 16,000 square feet of retail space to the SeaTac Airport Corridor. Download the Press Release Here.
National Building Museum Exhibition - House of Cars: Innovation and the Parking Garage
IPD is excited to announce that we have two projects being showcased in the National Building Museum’s Exhibit called "House of Cars: Innovation and the Parking Garage" held in Washington, D.C. on October 17, 2009 – July 11, 2010.
The two projects are:
The Santa Monica Civic Center Parking Structure. As the only LEED certified parking structure in the western United States, a project video is being shown of this 880-space, 8-level parking structure. The design build team included ARB, contractor, and IPD, architect of record. For more information on this project, please visit www.ipd-global.com.
UCSD Revelle Parking Structure. This project model is on exhibit. Harry Wolfe Architects and IPD collaborated on this spectacular ball shaped circular parking garage. It was not built due to lack of funding.
For more information on this exhibit, visit the website http://www.nbm.org/exhibitions-collections/exhibitions/house-of-cars.html
Santa Monica Civic Center Parking Structure Receives LEED Certification!
The Design Build Team of International Parking Design, Architect of Record and Structural Engineer, and ARB, Contractor, has received a LEED Certification.
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