Towne Center Retail Building
- ENGINEERING DESIGNED 3-STORY OPEN ATRIUM
- CREATED 175,000 SF RETAIL SPACE
- COMPLEX EXTERIOR DESIGN FOR URBAN LOCATION
VAA was the Structural Engineer for a three-story building that included a large-format retail store, secondary retail tenants, and ample parking that occupied a primary space in the area’s hospitality district.
Retail Towne Center features a three-story urban retail building anchored by a prominent retail store, with additional retail tenants and ample parking. Located in the hospitality district, the structure combines precast and steel elements, designed by VAA for a moderate seismic zone. The ground level includes 60,000 SF for parking, loading docks, and retail/restaurant space. The second level houses a 10,000 SF atrium and 135,000 SF of parking, while the retail store occupies the top floor.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Program
- 300+ LOCATIONS ACROSS 13 STATES
- GOAL TO OPEN 7,000 LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE
Trusted to help deliver civil and structural design solutions for the fast casual chain’s quick-service and consumer-facing operation.
In 2019, VAA was chosen by one of Chipotle’s architectural partners to assist with a truss repair project. What started as a one-off request soon transformed into a long-term partnership. Over a span of six years, VAA has provided civil and structural engineering expertise on over 300 Chipotle locations across 13 U.S. states. The Chipotle program includes takeovers, remodels, tenant improvements, and newbuilds with a goal of opening 7,000 locations across the country.