CSES Retaining Wall

The owner and her neighbor cooperated for this retaining wall project. The concrete retaining wall shown here was in danger of failing and falling over. The wall is on the property line and supports the owner’s studio. The danger being if the wall should fail. We designed anchors to prevent […] Read more »

Home Structural Solutions

Leaking caused the discoloration.We met with the owner of this home to provide consultation regarding some structural concerns, as well as leaking through a basement wall. We provided solutions to his problems, and peace of mind as well, that his home was basically sound and his problem areas easily repaired. Read more »

Home Observatory

CSES Engineering Designs Home Observatory The design for this “residential observatory” was both challenging and interesting. The owner has a wide range of interests, including astronomy. Beyond the usual structural design, the vibrational properties of the telescope support required careful consideration and fine-tuning to minimize the effects of wind and […] Read more »

Home Planetarium

CSES Engineering Designs Home Observatory This teardrop shaped room now contains a high quality planetarium, using multiple projectors, and a sophisticated full-surround sound system, and seats about 20 guests. The structural design for the roof required supporting the dome structure from high trusses. This is the cave of the residence, […] Read more »

Huges Warehouse

CSES Engineering Huges Warehouse The owner of a well known clothing manufacturing enterprise needed a larger space to expand his operation. Together with a local architect, we designed this 30,000 square foot, two story warehouse building in south Seattle to accommodate the operations. The construction budget was strictly controlled, or […] Read more »