NYA has provided structural engineering services for multiple projects at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, supporting both facility expansions and seismic compliance efforts across the campus.

In 2002, NYA performed the seismic evaluation of the original 1970s main hospital building in accordance with California Senate Bill 1953 requirements, confirming the structure could be classified as SPC-2 without the need for additional structural upgrades. NYA continued to support improvements to the main hospital with structural engineering services for the renovation of the fifth-floor surgery suites and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), completed in 2006.

NYA also provided engineering for specialized research and laboratory facilities on campus. The Spielberg Wet Lab project included the addition of a new third-floor laboratory and an equipment platform to an existing three-story office and lab building. The work required accommodation of significant suspended loads from the roof structure and included a structural analysis and seismic upgrade featuring new exterior braced frames and interior drag elements. Completed in 2008 with seismic strengthening finalized in 2010, the project also introduced a distinctive exterior “wave” structural façade that enhanced the building’s architectural expression.

In addition, NYA designed a multi-level pedestrian bridge connecting the Saperstein Building to the main hospital. Completed in 2005, the bridge was engineered to accommodate the movement of large-scale hospital equipment while maintaining low vibration levels to ensure safe and efficient transport between facilities.

Structural Engineering Services: Structural engineering consulting, seismic evaluation for SB 1953 compliance, hospital facility renovations, laboratory structural design, pedestrian bridge engineering, seismic strengthening systems.

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