Regency at Hualalai Retirement and Assisted Living
Client: |
Regency Pacific Inc. |
Project Location: |
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA |
Architect: |
Suzuki Associates Architects |
Project Scope: |
Structural Design, Contract Documents and Construction Administration |
Project Details: |
129 residential units, dining facilities, recreation areas, and care facilities. |
Challenge: |
Structure was designed to meet Seismic Zone 4 forces under UBC 97. |
Solution: |
Structural elements consisted of precast shear walls, columns and pre-tensioned beam soffits, floor planks and stairs. |
Results: |
Construction started in June 2000 and structural portion was completed in Feb 2001. Using precast framing system shortened construction period by at least 4 months in comparison with conventional cast-in-situ construction. Total construction cost was US $11.5 million. The structure sustained the powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake on October 15, 2006 without any reported damage. |
