Auto Repair Facility (Retail)

With MVN’s expertise in system integration, this auto repair facility was designed for efficiency, compliance, and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance across customer areas and repair bays.

Mechanical Design

VRF systems and rooftop units conditioned offices and waiting areas, while exhaust and unit heaters served service bays to maintain air quality and meet ventilation standards

Electrical Design

Lighting was optimized through photometric analysis for offices, bays, and emergency paths, with energy-compliant controls for flexibility. Circuits and outlets powered lifts, diagnostic tools, HVAC, and office technology, creating a durable, adaptable backbone

Plumbing Design

Systems were coordinated with repair processes, distributing water and waste while integrating oil and sand separators for regulatory compliance. Routing ensured accessibility, durability, and long-term efficiency

Mechanical Design HVAC & Ventilation Systems

The mechanical systems were tailored to the building’s mixed‑use operations. Key design elements include:

First‑floor kitchen exhaust terminated with a wall‑mounted blast fan, supported by a makeup air unit located outside the building.
First‑floor retail space served by a fan coil unit paired with a gas‑fired furnace.
Second‑floor retail tenant similarly equipped with a dedicated fan coil and furnace system.
Each dwelling unit on upper levels provided with its own fan coil unit for independent comfort control.
Condensing units strategically located at grade level outside the building for efficient operation and service accessibility.

Electrical Design Power, Lighting & Safety Systems

Electrical systems were designed to meet the varied needs of restaurant, retail, and residential spaces. Key highlights:

Existing services leveraged with new panels provided as required to support tenant improvements.
Kitchen areas on the first level equipped with GFI outlets for safety compliance.
Retail and dwelling units fitted with outlets in full compliance with code.
Lighting design incorporated aesthetic round fixtures, coordinated with the architect’s reflected ceiling plan (RCP).
Lighting ensures both functionality and visual appeal across all restaurant, retail, and residential spaces.

Plumbing Design Water, Drainage & Gas Systems

The plumbing design presented unique challenges due to the absence of an external grease interceptor:

A below‑floor grease interceptor engineered to serve the basement restaurant space — meeting all regulatory and operational requirements.
Each floor equipped with a gas‑fired water heater to provide reliable hot water service across residential and retail tenants.
System designed for efficiency, compliance, and long‑term durability throughout the building’s mixed occupancies.

Project Details

Total Area Per Site

15,000 sq. ft

Location

LA Quinta, California, USA

Duration

2.0 Weeks

Software

Revit. Energy Pro, Visual

Scope of Work

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

Auto Repair Facility (Retail) ​