Huntington Beach Warehouse Restoration

The warehouse was originally designed and permitted for B/S-1 (Office/Warehouse) occupancy. In 2010, a temporary use agreement allowed Quiksilver/ Boardriders to expand office space under a city covenant. With the space now under new ownership the building is reverting to its original intended use — with warehouse operations as the primary function.

This project blends thoughtful site improvements and structural upgrades. Two elements stand out for their complexity and technical precision: the 12-foot poured-in-place concrete walls at the truck bays, and the re-grading and re-pouring the interior slab — executed entirely under an existing roof structure.

Poured-In-Place Concrete Walls at Truck Bay

The renovation features 12-foot-tall poured-in-place concrete walls designed to surround new dock doors. These site-cast walls offer durability and are engineered to support heavy vehicle activity while enhancing the building’s logistical flow.

Unlike CMU or precast options, poured-in-place walls require highly coordinated form work, reinforcement, and continuous placement, all performed in tight coordination with adjacent building systems and structural components. Their presence not only improves the functional utility of the loading areas but also creates a cleaner and more integrated architectural finish.

The 300 L.F., 8” thick wall was formed and poured over an existing concrete wall and, in addition to concrete reinforcement, the wall also features (33 ea.) HSS 12x8x3/8 cantilevered steel columns for lateral support.

Interior Slab Regrading Under Existing Roof

One of the most technically demanding elements of this project was the full removal, regrading, and re-pour of the building’s interior concrete floor — all while keeping the roof and perimeter walls in place.

While more challenging this is a rare and complex construction sequence, as grading typically requires full site exposure and unobstructed access. Working within a fully roofed structure required creative solutions, specialized equipment, and close coordination between demolition, earthwork, and concrete crews to ensure consistent elevation and drainage performance across the 224,355 s.f. slab.

This approach allowed us to maintain structural integrity and speed while delivering a brand-new floor system optimized for future tenant use — all without dismantling the existing shell.

Additional Highlights

• Reinforcement of key structural supports with newly welded column extensions, addressing insufficient original embedment.
• Installation of 6’ exterior poured-in-place concrete stem walls to support new storefront glazing and metal panel systems.
• Construction of CMU block wall enclosures for trash and HVAC, complete with metal lids and screening.
• New metal siding wrap to blend with existing south elevation for architectural continuity.
• Exterior site upgrades, including re-striped parking stalls, new light poles, wall packs, new storm drain and bio pod (water filtration)systems, new landscaping, and signage.
• New HVAC systems, duct work, and equipment.
• Full tenant improvement office build-out with new restrooms.
• Secured tube steel fence and gate at the northwest corner of the property.
• Removal and replacement of the roofing system (PVC single-ply overlay) and skylights.