Hospitality and Nightlife

Stingaree San Diego

In a nightclub, the steel is part of the experience. There is nowhere to hide a rough weld when the guest is standing next to it.

About the project

Hospitality venues in the Gaslamp Quarter are built inside dense downtown blocks, frequently within existing buildings, and almost always with multiple levels connected by stairs, mezzanines and open floor plates.

That combination produces a steel scope that is simultaneously structural and architectural. Mezzanine framing, stair structures, guardrail and handrail, rooftop deck framing, bar and equipment support, and exposed feature elements all appear in the same package. The exposed portion carries appearance requirements comparable to architecturally exposed structural steel.

Gaslamp logistics add their own difficulty. Street access is limited, staging is minimal, deliveries frequently require permits or restricted hours, and adjacent businesses continue operating throughout.

Conditions that shaped the work

  • Dense Gaslamp Quarter site with restricted delivery access
  • Exposed steel held to architectural appearance standards
  • Multi level construction within an existing structure
  • Adjacent businesses operating throughout construction

Project details

ProjectStingaree San Diego
CategoryHospitality and Nightlife
LocationGaslamp Quarter, San Diego, California
ContractorStruc Steel, Incorporated
LicenseCA Lic. #724066

Typical scope on work of this type

  • Multi level mezzanine and floor framing
  • Feature and egress stair structures
  • Guardrail, handrail and glass railing systems
  • Rooftop deck and terrace framing
  • Exposed architectural steel elements
  • Bar, equipment and service support framing

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