Structural Engineering Projects

Structural Design of Repairs Station 55
Railroad Street, Rochester, New York

Station 55 is a newly renovated 60,000 SF warehouse that was originally built in the 1880's. The structure consists of large (16"x16") Chestnut timber frame which supports an exo-skeleton of Salmon brick. Larsen’s role in Station 55 consisted of the design of repairs to fire damaged floors, structural reinforcement for lateral loads, design of exterior pilasters and shoring of the roof with TJI’s to prevent collapse.

The interior space of station 55 was an adaptive re-use of the building consisting of modular storage units in the lower level, open-air market stalls on the first floor, and artist lofts on the second floor. Larsen was responsible for the design of a three story elevator to meet ADA requirements.

The industrial/urban aesthetic created at Station 55 is meant to both inspire and fascinate artists and non-artists alike.