Tacoma, Washington Client: Schiffrin Olson Schlemlein Hopkins Attorneys Dates of Service: 2002Project Summary: This historic masonry library building was in the process of having its masonry joints re-pointed when issues arose between the owner and contractor concerning alleged deficiencies in the re-pointing. PL: BECS Services: After fruitless efforts to resolve these issues, PL: BECS, due to its specialized … Read more
Bellingham, Washington Client: Barkley Company and RMC Architects Dates of Service: 2006-2008 Project Summary: RMC Architects of Bellingham prepared the construction documents for this new condominium/retail structure on the basis of an overall design provided by Mithun Partners Architects. The somewhat unusual configuration of the building included a concrete base structure of ground-level retail spaces with a … Read more
Seattle, Washington Client: Schacht-Aslani Architects Dates of Service: 2008-2010 Project Summary: The new Opportunity Center for Employment and Education had to be fitted into a web of already-existing buildings on the North Seattle Community College campus, presenting unique challenges. The new structure, composed of cast-in-place concrete and steel framing, is clothed with metal panel wall cladding, curtain-wall … Read more
EDUCATION 1984 – Master of Architecture, University of Washington 1978 – Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Washington REGISTRATION 1990 – Architect, State of Washington WORK HISTORY 2005 – present: Paul Lukes: Building Envelope Consulting Services 1989 – 2005: Building Envelope Consulting Services 1987 – 1989: Mithun Partners Architects 1983 – 1987: Van Horne … Read more
Tukwila, Washington Client: Nordstrom Corporation Dates of Service: 1997 Project Summary: Brick veneer, pre-cast concrete, and glass-fiber reinforced concrete make up the exterior walls of this 12-year-old, four-story shopping mall. These cladding components showed many signs of stress and deterioration, such as cracking, dislocation, and moisture damage. PL:BECS Services: PL:BECS provided its services in two distinct waves.The … Read more
Port Angeles, Washington Client: Schacht-Aslani Architects and Peninsula College Dates of Service: 2008-2010 Project Summary: Cladding made of thick metal panels and brick veneer that allows for extensive airflow. Long-lasting window curtain walls. This new college building protects its exposed exterior walls from the elements by hiding its manufactured wood-resin wall panel system within deep … Read more