Albertson's at Lakeshore
Located just east of Oakland's Lake Merit and set behind established in-line shops along Lakeshore Avenue, this site nestles into a steep slope that is the base for the beginning of the affluent Oakland Hills. While retail demographics are ideal, the extremely constrained site requires a unique approach for the design due to multiple parcels and a very limited visual window from Lakeshore Avenue.
The existing store will be completely rebuilt and expanded into the parking area in front to create a new store of approximately 37,000 sq. ft. A grand translucent canopy, staircase, and set of glass elevators, present a clear view of the entry to the store and expanded public parking facility previously unnoticed from Lakeshore Avenue.
By taking advantage of the natural site slope behind, truck loading can occur on the roof of the store. New parking will be created by adding a new level of parking over an existing, adjacent, public parking structure. The new parking level is designed as a light steel structure to rest on top of the existing concrete structure. The stairway and parking area have been carefully designed to improve security sight lines.
A rich palette of masonry pattering drawn from some of the existing art deco in-line stores provides a bold statement for the freeway frontage at along I-580.
Project Details:
Owner/Developer: Albertson's Grocery
Architect: Mogavero Notestine Associates
Consultants: Structural: Miyamoto International
Total Built Area: 37,000 Square Feet Plus 90+ Space Parking Garage
Previous Use of Site: Albertson's Grocery Store
Construction Details: 2-Story Renovation & Expansion / Type II - Concrete Masonry Units
Project Budget: $11 Millon
Specialized Approaches
Ecologically sensitive techniques were combined with products that also kept green principles in mind.
- Energy efficient design - exceeding California's Title 24 requirements;
- Infill site location;
- Natural daylighting features;
- Natural ventilation features;
- Low-e dual pane glazed windows;
- Variable speed HVAC fans;
- Insulation consisted of recycled content and was formaldehyde free;
- Flooring choices were all low V.O.C., no formaldehyde adhesives;
- Linoleum flooring was specified;
- Paint was low- to no-V.O.C.;
- Restroom partitions were recycled plastic;
- Adhesives were low V.O.C and contained no formaldehyde;
- Acoustical ceiling panels; 40% recycled content, low V.O.C, and no formaldehyde;
- Fly ash was substituted for 18% of the total concrete material;
- 90% of the reinforcing bars were of recycled steel; and
- Construction/demolition waste programs were in force throughout the project.