About The KPA Group

PROFILE

The KPA Group is a fully integrated multi-disciplinary practice providing Planning, Architectural and Engineering services to private and public sector clients. Founded in 1987* as a Structural Consultancy, the practice expanded and added Architectural Services in 1992 and Aviation Planning Services in 1996.

The KPA Group is recognized for creative solutions, cost effective designs, timely responses and commitment to personal service in the delivery process has established KPA as a strong and reliable partner for new projects, modernizations, retrofits and expansions. KPA has successfully delivered its services employing Design-Build, and Accelerated, Phased Delivery methods as well as traditional Design-Bid-Build Construction delivery methods.

Since inception, The KPA Group has:

• Successfully designed and engineered projects totaling more than $1.5 billion in successfully completed new construction
• Engaged in major project Design-Build delivery method since 1995
• Collaborated on Design-Build projects totaling more than $800 million, in both new and renovated structures
• Supported the aviation industry on more than 100 projects for 15 airlines in 5 airports
• Completed 50 major historic, municipal and academic building retrofits
• Work that has been published and received numerous awards for innovative design solutions
• Completed major projects in California and Western States, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, as well as projects in China, Japan, Singapore, Korea, Philippines, Argentina, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
• Successfully maintained a claims-free professional record
• Firm principals licensed in 16 states, Guam and The Marianas

Fox Oakland Theater Seismic Retrofit, Oakland, CA

The KPA Group, a certified small local business, is organized so that senior members of KPA perform the work directly and interact with clients, building officials, builders and owners. Repeat business affirms that KPA’s integrated capacities, seamless services and personal delivery are well matched to the needs of KPA’s clients, who continue to call on The KPA Group for increasingly challenging assignments in today’s evolving business environment.

CAPABILITIES

• Delivery of professional services by experienced, licensed senior professionals with more than 75% of the firm registered graduate LEED accredited professionals
• Designs for new or renovations & retrofits of Public and Institutional Buildings, Academic, Communication Facilities, Security, Health Care, Correctional, Multifamily, Housing, Commercial, Manufacturing and Micro-Electronic facilities
• Aviation planning, expansions and modernizations of Airports and Airlines
• Structural, Planning, Expansion and Modernization Consultations for Public and Institutional Facilities, Airports, Airline Facilities, Correctional, Academic, Healthcare, Mixed-Use, Hospitality, and Industrial Facilities
• Teaming with other professionals for special assignments
• Seismic Evaluations, Blast Analysis, Risk Assessments, Peer Reviews and Reports

NOTABLE SEISMIC RETROFITS/RENOVATIONS:

Richmond City Hall, Hall of Justice, and Auditorium Seismic Retrofit, Richmond, CA

• Oakland Fox Theater, Oakland (Historic)
• Caltrans Headquarters Annex I and II, Sacramento (Historic)
• Richmond City Hall (Historic)
• Richmond Hall of Justice (Historic)
• Richmond Auditorium (Historic)
• Bay Area Toll Authority (MetroCenter), Oakland
• Veterans Member Services Center, Yountville (Historic)
• College Terrace Library, Palo Alto (Historic)
• VA Facilities, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Livermore & Martinez
• Terminal 1 Oakland International Airport, Oakland
• Police Administration Building, Oakland
• City of Oakland - Broadway Building
• SFSU Administration Building, San Francisco
• SFSU Dining Facility, San Francisco
• SFSU Burk Hall, San Francisco
• SFSU Hensill Hall, San Francisco
• SFSU Psychology Building, San Francisco
• UCB Dance Facility, Berkeley (Historic)
• Courthouse Square, Hayward
• The Rotunda Building, Oakland (Historic)
• Seismic Evaluation of 13 Buildings & 7 Bridges, City of Walnut Creek
• Wide-body Hangar, San Francisco International Airport
• Chiron Buildings N, Q & R, Emeryville
• Romberg Research Center, Tiburon
• Roche Laboratories, Berkeley
• The Flood Building, San Francisco (Historic)
• California Maritime Academy, 13 Buildings, Vallejo
• The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco (Historic)
• Terminal 1 Ramp Corrections, Oakland International Airport
• The Folgers Coffee Building, San Francisco (Historic)
• Transamerica Building Tenant Renovations, San Francisco
• The Garr Building, Berkeley (Historic)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. High School, Oakland (Historic)
• Patton State Hospital, Patton
• Agnews Developmental Center, San Jose
• Oakland Military Institute, Oakland
• Reef Hotel Renovations, Guam
• Holiday Inn Crown Plaza, Palo Alto
• Terminal 3 Boarding Area E Modernization, San Francisco International Airport
• Multiple Assignments for United Airline Facilities, San Francisco International Airport
• UAL Maintenance Facility Upgrades, San Francisco International Airport
• Airline Facilities for Continental, Delta, Southwest, US Air, Northwest, Japan Air, Air Canada, and others at San Francisco International Airport

Yountville Member Services Building Veterans Home, Yountville, CA

College Terrace Library, Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto Fire Station No. 1, Palo Alto, CA		Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services, Antioch, CA
SFSU Administration Building, San Francisco, CA		Courthouse Square, Hayward, CA
SFSU Hensill Hall, San Francisco, CA		SFSU Psychology Building, San Francisco, CAM
Oakland International Airport, Oakland, CA		Oakland International Airport Terminal 1, Oakland, CA
CSU Maritime Academy Residence Halls, Vallejo, CA San Francisco International Airport Central Plant, San Francisco, CA		Oakland Police Administration Building, Oakland, CA
The Rotunda Building, Oakland, CA		The Rotunda Building, Oakland, CA
Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco, CA Multiple Assignments
NASA Wind Tunnel, Moffett Field, Mountain View, CA		SFIA Aircraft Turbine Shop, San Francisco, CA
SFIA Hangar, San Francisco, CA

NOTABLE NEW CONSTRUCTION:

Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center, San Leandro, CA

International-Domestic Terminal Connector Building, San Francisco International Airport		International-Domestic Terminal Connector Building, San Francisco International Airport
Oakland International Airport Expansion Program, Oakland, CA		San Francisco International Airport Travelex, San Francisco, CA
Kaiser Facility 3rd & A Street, San Rafael, CA		Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Berkeley, CA
Pelican Bay State Prison, Crescent City, CA		EmeryStation North, South, & Terraces, Emeryville, CA
EmeryStation North, South, & Terraces, Emeryville, CA		Reef Hotel, Guam
Hyundai Microelectronics Facility, Seoul, Korea		Dalziel Building, Oakland, CA

AWARDS

The KPA Group’s work has received the following recognition:

• Richmond Civic Center-City Hall, Hall of Justice, Auditorium & Plaza, Richmond, CA
California Preservation Foundation Award, 2010
ABAG Growing Smarter Together Award, 2010
Regional Award, Design-Build Institute of America, Western Pacific Region Awards, 2010
Overall Top Project, California Construction Best of the Year Award, 2009
San Francisco Business Times Award, 2009

• Oakland Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
Secretary of Interior Conservation Award, 2009
Platinum Award, Building Design and Construction, Reconstruction Award, 2009
Award of Merit, Excellence in Structural Engineering, Structural Engineers Association of California, 2009.
Excellence in Engineering, National Council of Structural Engineers Associations, 2010

• Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center, San Leandro, CA
LEED GOLD Certification
Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, 2008
Excellence Award, Design-Build Institute of America, National Awards, 2007
Excellence Award, Design-Build Institute of America, Western Pacific Region Awards, 2007
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Award, 2008

• Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Building, Antioch, CA
Excellence Award, Design-Build Institute of America, Western Pacific Region Awards, 2009

• EmeryStation North, South & Terraces, Emeryville, CA.
San Francisco Business Times Award, 2001
Nominated, East Bay Business Times Award, 2002
San Francisco Business Times Award, 1999

• 725 Potter Street/Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Berkeley, CA.
San Francisco Business Times Award, 2002
Nominated, East Bay Business Times Award, 2002

• The Rotunda Building, Oakland, CA
California Preservation Foundation Award, 2002
East Bay Business Times Award, 2000

• California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA
Distinguished Project Award, Western Council of Construction Consumers, 1999

• Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Oakland, CA
California Preservation Foundation Award, 1999

• Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Oakland, CA
Small Business of the Year Award, 1996

• Folgers Coffee Building, San Francisco, CA
BOMA Award, 1992

• Two Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
Gold Nugget Design Award, 1991

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS by members of The KPA Group

• “Performance Based Seismic Design at Oakland International Airport”
Presented at SEWC2002-Structural Engineers World Congress, Yokohama, Japan, 2002

• “New Trends in Structural Design in The United States”
Presented at Japan Welding Society, Tokyo, Japan, 2002

• “Seismic Upgrade of Terminal 1, Oakland International Airport”
Published in Structural Renovation of Buildings edited by A. Newman McGraw-Hill Professional Engineering, 2001

• “Seismic Retrofit of the Administration Building, San Francisco State University”
Published in Structural Renovation of Buildings edited by A. Newman McGraw-Hill Professional Engineering, 2001
Presented at 5th U.S. Conference on Earthquake Engineering in Chicago, July 1994

• “Renovating Concrete”, by Hratch Kouyoumdjian, S.E.
Published in Modern Steel Construction, March 1999

• “Seismic Retrofits: Turning Liabilities into Assets”, by Hratch Kouyoumdjian, S.E.
Published in Design/Build, July 1998

• “Bolted Retrofit Provides Seismic Solution at Airport”, by Hratch Kouyoumdjian, S.E.
Published in Civil Engineering News, May 1998

• “Oakland Airport Upgrade” by Hratch Kouyoumdjian, S.E.
Published in California Builder & Engineer, April 6, 1998

• “High Rotational Capacity Moment Connections”, by Hratch Kouyoumdjian, S.E.
Published in Proceedings of Structures Congress XV, Structural Engineering Institute-ASCE, April 1997

• Ralston Hall, College of Notre Dame, Belmont, CA
Selected for Presentation at IABSE International Conference in San Francisco, March 1995

• Palace of Fine Arts/Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA
Presented at 5th U.S. Conference on Earthquake Engineering in Chicago, July 1994

• Burk Hall, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Presented at ACI Conference in San Francisco, 1994

• Folgers Coffee Building, San Francisco, CA
Presented to Western Construction Consultants Association, June 1993
Published in Architecture Magazine, November, 1992
“Seismic Renovation of the Historic Folgers Building, San Francisco, California”, Presented at the Third Pacific Structural Steel Conference in Tokyo, Japan, October 1992

HRATCH KOUYOUMDJIAN, S.E., LEED^AP
Principal

Hratch founded the consulting Structural Engineering practice in 1987 and added Architectural services in 1992, to create an integrated practice of Engineers and Architects. Today, The KPA Group is a seamless design and engineering organization that is exceptionally well positioned to serve the needs of Municipal, Academic and Aviation clients. Hratch actively leads the day to day practice and manages many of the firm’s major projects. His creative solutions and exemplary service helped build the reputation that The KPA Group enjoys.

Integrated Architecture and Engineering: Hratch initiated KPA’s integrated Engineering/Architectural approach to renovation and retrofitting projects and has successfully completed more than 50 building retrofits, including: The Oakland Fox Theater; The Rotunda Building; Palace of Fine Arts; Richmond Civic Center; Metropolitan Transportation Center; Caltrans Headquarters Annex I & II and SFSU Administration, Hensill Hall, Burk Hall and Psychiatry Buildings.

Design-Build Project Delivery: In 1992 Hratch expanded The KPA Group’s services into the Design-Build Field. The firm has successfully completed Structural Engineering and/or Architectural services for projects worth a total of over one billion dollars. Major Design-Build projects include: UC President’s Office, Broadway and Dalziel Buildings, Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center, Hyundai Microelectronic Facilities, Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, Contra Costa County Human Services Building and San Francisco International Airport Secure Connector.

International Experience: Hratch Kouyoumdjian’s personal international experience includes projects in Argentina, Canada, China, Guam, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates.

Consulting Services: Hratch provides ongoing seismic performance assessments, peer reviews, concept studies, tenant support and expert witness testimony and as-needed consulting services to Owners and other professionals for facilities including the following: Transamerica Pyramid, EmeryStation East Laboratories, Thunder Springs Resort, Maritime Academy, Bayer Labs and the Oakland School for The Arts.

Innovations: Hratch developed and tested a new Steel Moment Resisting Connection; this research was published as “High Rotational Capacity Moment Connections” and presented April 1997 at the ASCE/Structural Engineering Institute Structures Congress XV, Portland, Oregon. Extensively published in the field of seismic retrofit, Hratch has also presented papers at several professional conferences.

Education and Registration: Hratch received his Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from the State University of New York, Buffalo, and his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Jesuit University-Al-Hikma, Baghdad, Iraq. He is registered in California and 16 other states.

Awards: The Richmond Civic Center: DBIA Award, 2010; California Construction, Project of the Year. The Fox Theater, Oakland: Building Design & Construction 26th Annual Reconstruction Platinum Award, 2009 and SEAOC, Historical Preservation Award of Merit. The Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center: Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, 2008; Environmental Design and Construction Excellence in Design Award/Government Building; DBIA Design Build Excellence Awards and LEED Gold Certification. The Rotunda Building, Oakland: California Preservation Foundation Design Award, 2002; Oakland Heritage Alliance President’s Award for Excellence in Preservation Achievement and the East Bay Business Times Award.

Affiliations: Structural Engineers Association of Northern California, International Code Council, American Institute of Steel Construction, American Concrete Institute and other organizations.

MICHAEL D. SHANUS, Architect, P.E., LEED^AP
Principal

For 20+ years Michael has been a major contributor to the continually evolving aviation industry in the Bay Area. He has led and managed the planning, design and implementation of major expansions, renovations and modernization programs for major airlines and airport facilities. Michael’s unique background and experience make him an ideal planner and manager for complex renovation projects that are part of The KPA Group’s integrated delivery of Architectural and Engineering services.

Michael Shanus joined the firm in 1996 after working for 14 years in the Bay Area in the same field. Michael received his Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 1980.

Aviation Projects: Michael’s continual support of the aviation industry includes programming and planning services, new construction and renovations for 25 airlines and concessionaires at 15 airports, for a construction value exceeding $1.5 billion. Current and recent projects include the renovation of the following San Francisco International Airport projects: Boarding Area E, the new Secure Passenger Connector Building, United Airlines Tenant Improvements, Security Improvements, Baggage Handling Systems, Terminal G Improvements as well as the integration of spaces resulting from the Delta/Northwest merger, the US Airways/America West merger, and Southwest Airlines’ New Station.

Renovations and Expansions: Taking an integrated systems approach, Michael has completed renovation and upgrade projects over the past 15 years with over $750 million in construction value for projects including the following: the Veterans Home in Yountville for the State of California, and VA Medical Facilities in San Francisco and Palo Alto, upgrades of Fire Stations in Palo Alto, and accessibility improvements at the San Francisco State University Parking Facility.

Consulting Services: Michael supports several airlines and airports in their planning activities with concept studies, assessments of future needs and integration of airline operations with airport and ancillary agency requirements.

Registration: Michael is a licensed Architect and Professional Engineer in California.

Affiliations: Community Advocate, Commissioner for the City of Burlingame Parks and Recreation Commission, Director in the Burlingame Youth Baseball Association, and Board of Directors for Foundation for the Fine and Performing Arts for the San Mateo Unified School District.

Awards: Michael was a key designer in an award-winning office building utilizing a unique passive solar design to supplant extensive amounts of electric lighting with daylight. His work has been published internationally and he has lectured at several regional and national conferences on the Integration of daylighting and architecture. Additionally, his award winning projects include: DBIA Excellence Award in the Rehabilitation/Renovation/ Restoration category for the Contra Costa Employment and Human Services Department Renovation, and an AIA Urban Design Award for the Lady Shaw Senior Center in San Francisco.

MATTHEW INADOMI, Architect, LEED^AP
Senior Associate and Vice President

Matthew Inadomi joined The KPA Group in 1997 where he established long-term relationships with the City of Oakland, the City of Palo Alto, Contra Costa County and San Francisco State University. Prior to joining The KPA Group, Matthew was a designer in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Tokyo, Japan. Matthew received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley in 1990.

Matthew is an experienced and effective project manager and a strong team builder who has successfully completed many significant renovations and retrofits of public and historic buildings in the Bay Area. Matthew also manages The KPA Group’s resource allocations, budgets and contracts.

Municipal Projects: Among Matthew Inadomi’s recent municipal projects are the following in which he was Project Manager: The Police Administration Building Renovation and the Fremont Pool, Exterior Improvements, both for the City of Oakland. For the City of Palo Alto, he completed the Parks Maintenance Department Renovation; College Terrace Library Seismic Upgrade and Rehabilitation; and improvements of multiple Fire Stations. For Contra Costa County, Matthew completed the Contra Costa Employment and Human Services Department Renovation; Contra Costa County Communications Towers (on multiple sites) and the historic State Theatre Improvements in Martinez. For the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco, Matthew worked on the Ambulatory Care Expansion.

Aviation Projects: Matthew’s recent projects for San Francisco International Airport include the Delta Air Lines/Northwest Airlines Integration project, the new Secure Connector Building, Japan Airlines Tenant Improvements and British Airways Tenant Improvements. At Oakland International Airport, Matthew worked on the Terminal 1 Renovation and Retrofit Evaluation. He completed the Southwest Airlines Enhanced Boarding Implementation for San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose International Airports. At San Jose International Airport, Matthew evaluated the FMC Building in San Jose to accommodate airport programmatic requirements.

Academic Projects: At San Francisco State University, Matthew completed the Mary Park and Mary Ward Dormitories Renovations; Lot 20 Seismic Repairs and Access Modifications and the University Park North Accessibility Improvements. He also worked on multiple projects for the Oakland Military Institute, including at the Oakland Army Base site.

Registration: Matthew is a licensed Architect in California.

Awards: The Contra Costa Employment and Human Services Department Renovation was recognized by the Design Build Institute of America’s Western Pacific Chapter with the Excellence Award in the Rehabilitation/Renovation/Restoration category. This project was Contra Costa County’s first design-build project.

Affiliations: Matthew serves as Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Frien

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