Glumac is proving MEP engineering to modernize the nearly 40-year old existing Trident Center; a Class A office complex consisting of two 10-story office towers in the Sawtelle neighborhood of West Los Angeles.

The project is adding 115,000 square feet to the campus and will feature restaurant and retail spaces, along with a fitness center and several terrace decks.

The existing building envelope and MEP systems are being completely removed while adding a new building skin, new core and shell MEP systems, and connecting the towers on multiple floors.

Glumac is teaming with the project architect Gensler to create a holistic building system design that enhances overall function via optimized air, water, light, and energy systems, which will result in thermal comfort, natural daylighting, and energy savings.

As a part of the mechanical scope, the outside air handling system will incorporate advanced filtration methods, indoor air quality sensors, and demand control ventilation to provide the highest indoor air quality as possible. Additionally, the system is designed to control humidity so that future tenants can install radiant cooling systems. In order to maximize the window-to-wall ratio, the base building mechanical and lighting systems are designed to boost energy efficiency, through the use of and daylighting controls, high-efficiency chillers, and air handling units.

Our electrical design supports the inclusion of more electrical vehicle charging stations than required California’s strict Title 24 Energy Code. It also allows for significant tenant allowances, which are often required by high-end tech tenants.

Glumac’s plumbing design will decrease water usage by 11,400 gallons by installing new plumbing fixtures such as low flow faucets, toilets, and urinals.

Construction is expected to be completed by 2022.

Sustainable Building Features

• Natural Daylighting
• Enhanced Thermal Comfort
• High Performance Glazing
• Reduced Water Consumption
• Photovoltaic Arrays

Size: 383,000 square feet
Construction Cost: $300 million
End Date: 2022 est.
Architect: Gensler
Owner: McCarthy Cook and Northwood Investors
Services: MEP Engineering

Renderings courtesy of Gensler