Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Comstock Johnson Architects (CJA) collaborated with former State Architect, Harry Hallenbeck on this one-thousand (1,000) seat sanctuary building. The design is organized around two large cylindrical forms, one at the narthex and the other at the altar, and sloping roof wings symmetrically placed on either side. The exterior materials are predominantly cement plaster walls with metal roof panels that span as far as sixty-five (65) feet. A large art glass glazed opening is placed at the back of the reservation chapel as a focal element.

 

2700 Dover Avenue, Fairfield, California

Client: Catholic Diocese of Sacramento

Divine Mercy Parish

This new Parish is the first permanent church to serve a Sacramento's growing North Natomas area. This New Facility Master Plan includes a Parish Center, K-8 school, and an 800-seat final church on approximately eight acres. The approximately 11,600 square foot, Phase-1, 600-seat
"First Church" (future Parish Center which is sized for a high school basketball court) was completed in October 2009.

The buildings were designed in a "Mediterranean" style with large slump block walls consistent with surrounding complexes. The mechanical system uses economical, high-efficiency package units hidden into roof wells above the front support spaces. All buildings will face onto a large, shared, connecting plaza allowing pedestrians to go between church, school and gym without crossing vehicle traffic.

 

2231 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA

Client: Catholic Diocese of Sacramento

St Stephen the First Martyr Parish

St. Stephen the First Martyr Parish is the fruit of 20 years effort by the Latin Mass Community of Sacramento. They offer a full parochial observance of the Sacred Liturgy, including three Masses per day, Vespers and Compline every week, as well as any Catholic devotions, making St. Stephen's the premier traditional parish in the State of California. Their community is "a family of families" entered on the Blessed Eucharist.

This project was a significant remodel of a previous Lutheran Church. Primarily new finishes and lighting along with a completely redesigned Sanctuary with fixtures salvaged from mid-west Catholic churches.

 

5461 44th Street, Sacramento, California

Client: Catholic Diocese of Sacramento

UCDHS Specialty Testing Center

The UC Davis Medical Center established this clinical testing lab in an effort to unify several testing labs, upgrade their equipment, and move off the main medical center campus.

The program consists of a front office, lab space, and training facilities in 27,000 square feet. While bringing many separate labs into one open environment, the space also provided a warm environment for employees. The project included the design of extensive modular laboratory casework with fume hoods and equipment coordination. An emergency generator system was also designed.

 

3740 Business Drive, Sacramento, California

Client: UC Davis / Jackson Properties

SunWest Rice Mill

A high capacity rice mill billed as “California’s Largest Rice Mill” in 2002 with a significant export business to Japan as well as domestic distribution. The “L” shaped facility consists of a 45,000 square foot rice and by-product processing area along the long side of the “L” and a 30,000 square foot packaging and warehouse operation on the short side. The structure stands 53 feet tall with tilt up concrete walls for the first 25 feet and a pre-engineered metal frame structure on top of that. In addition, a 1,100- foot rail spur was built off a Union Pacific main line running parallel alongside the plant. The plan is set up to load up to seven or eight covered hopper cars at a time for shipment throughout North America.

Most of the equipment was manufactured by Buhler, Inc. and significant coordination was necessary during layout, utility connection and millwright work. The dynamic loads due to rapidly shaking equipment placed on the second floor structure were of particular concern. A cast-in-place concrete floor provided the best solution and prevented floor movement during operations. Additional design elements included access catwalks and equipment platforms where necessary.

Project delivery was negotiated select team and Unger Construction Company was the general contractor.

 

507 Bannock St, Biggs, CA

Client: SunWest Milling

Bounce Spot

The Bounce Spot, children's play and party facility with giant inflatables, promotes fun, excitement and entertainment through the use of strong, vibrant colors and patterns that flow continuously throughout the space. From the dramatic lobby with the custom reception station and tile insets, to the party rooms and multi-colored inflatable arenas, the facility is a celebration of energy for kids of all ages.

 

2939 Promenade Way, West Sacramento, CA

Client: Dana Vaynberg

Capri Creek Apartments

Capri Creek Apartments consists of 100 units, located on five acres, near the Branch campus of Santa Rosa Junior College in Petaluma, California. The project incorporates a Mediterranean architectural theme through the use of cement plaster walls, tile roofs, and various building forms that are articulated by a multitude of exterior wall colors. The units themselves, ranging in size from 710 square feet to 1,300 square feet, and one to three bedrooms, are designed in a flow through plan with outdoor patios and balconies, arranged to take advantage of orientation and views.

The complex includes numerous amenities, such as a full service clubhouse with fitness center, pool, spa, and meeting rooms. Also, cable and internet ready connections are provided in every unit within the apartment community. Other highlights are the numerous outdoor gathering spaces, an outdoor barbeque area and a children's play area with built-in playground equipment.

 

1900 Sestri Lane, Petaluma, California

Client: Capri Creek Association

Plumas Lake Golf and Country Club

This 7,700 square foot full service clubhouse and meeting facility, was constructed as a replacement building for the original, 1993 flood ravaged, clubhouse. The new building includes a full service commercial kitchen, separate sports bar, dining room, and conference/meeting rooms for up to four simultaneous groups of 240 persons each. The building also includes administrative offices and golf meeting spaces. The structure is wood framed and was designed to match an existing pro shop building that was recently reconstructed. Also incorporated into the project is over 2,700 square feet of covered outdoor patio space.

 

1551 Country Club Rd, Olivehurst, CA

Client: City of Marysville

Farberware Cookware Manufacturing Building

This project consists of the first phase of a one million square foot masterplan. The building is approximately 340,000 square feet and utilizes a pre-engineered interior structure to achieve 30 feet of clear height. The perimeter walls are composed of concrete tilt-up wall panels that are articulated with detailed reveal patterns and color variety to achieve a pedestrian scale facade in a massive distribution facility.

The building functions as the primary distribution facility for Farberware Cookware and also provides a small amount of manufacturing functions. The phase one project was completed ahead of schedule and below the owner's original budget.

 

Fairfield, CA

Client: Meyer Cookware Industries, Inc.