RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

Single Family Housing – New and Remodeling

J.V. Henik is involved in many types of structural engineering services for residential / single family buildings.

These services include but are not limited to the following:  

• Structural engineering for new residence and residence being remodeled.
• Investigations for structural distress including settlements and cracking.
• Investigations caused by fires or explosions in the residence.
• Development of structural repair documents.
• Preliminary schematic designs for constructability and pricing.
• Investigations during the construction phase to address construction errors.

With the trend for larger and more unique residential designs, more open space and expansive windows, structural engineering becomes a primary service to make sure structural stability is maintained

Sheridan Road in Winnetka, IL – Structural reframing for changes to interior floor plan

West Oak Ave. Ingleside, IL – Structural engineering for new 20,000 sf residence

Elm Tree Road – Lake Forest, IL – Structural engineering for residential addition and remodel –- Including new pool house and salt water pool with below-grade pumping station.

East Illinois Rd. – Lake Forest, IL – Structrual engineering for residential addition and reframing of floor layout–

Glencoe Residential Addition – Structual addition and reframing of interior spaces.

Wilmette, IL – Structural engineering for new residential construction. Architectural rendering on the left above and completed residence on the right above.

Above Left -North Orchard St. – Chicago – Structural engineering for new residential construction and includes 23,000 four story residence with below grade indoor basketball court and pool.

Above Right - George St.Chicago - 2 story residence with additional level, remodeling and roof decks - Approximately 8,000 square feet of renovations and additions.

Mohawk Avenue Chicago, IL – Structural engineering for new 1 story addition with basement shown above. Two story bearing wall required the design of a shoring system to remove a bearing wall and create a new open space.

Above Left - North North Park Avenue – Chicago – Structural engineering for 4-story single family residence with basement. Approximately 15,000 sq. ft.

Above Right – Dayton St. - Chicago, IL

Above Left - North Racine, Chicago, IL

Far Right - North Freemont, Chicago, IL