PECK ARCHITECTURE | PECK STRUCTURAL | PECK CIVIL
work on INNOVATIVE & UNique structures
PECK has been privileged to contribute structural expertise to a range of uncommon and architecturally significant projects. Whether engineering the new Sheats Goldstein Theater addition to Club James, restoring the Fuller Dome, or rehabilitating John Lautner’s historic Rainbow House, each effort brings unique design and technical challenges. Our work in this area combines careful preservation with innovative engineering solutions, ensuring that these distinctive structures endure for future generations.
Photo by Jeff Green
sheats Goldstein Theater, Beverly crest, los angeles, CA
Scope: PECK is providing structural engineering for a new performance and screening venue to be added to Club James, part of the landmark Sheats-Goldstein Residence designed by John Lautner. Famous for its appearances in films such as The Big Lebowski, the residence is an icon of Los Angeles modernism. Working with Conner + Perry Architects, the PECK team is tasked with integrating the theater into the existing hillside complex while maintaining the seamless connection between structure, landscape, and Lautner’s original vision. The project continues the engineering legacy begun by Andrew Nasser, who has passed the baton to CMPeck.
Project role: Structural
Project Completion Date: TBD
Photo by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
BUCKMINSTER FULLER, FLY’S EYE DOME, BENTONVILLE, AR
Scope: The 50-Foot Fly’s Eye Dome was designed and constructed by R. Buckminster Fuller, and restored by Carlson Arts with engineering by PECK Structural. Visit our project page for details on the engineering and restoration. It has been acquired by Crystal Bridges and is on display at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Project role: Structural
Project Completion Date: Completed 2021
GARCIA RAINBOW HOUSE, LOS ANGELES, ca
Scope: The restoration of John Lautner’s historic Rainbow House included strengthening the primary arched glulam rim beams and reinforcing roof-supporting posts. We also addressed severe steel deterioration at the entry fountain, restored the damaged downslope catwalk, and upgraded the timber entry drive and its street-side abutment connections. As part of the remodel, the garage was returned to its original configuration, and lower-level interior updates required adjustments to the wood shear wall system. Working closely with the architect, we helped ensure the structure was restored in keeping with Lautner’s original vision.
Project role: Structural
Project Completion Date: 2004