Restaurant at North Hollywood, CA

MVN Engineering Services delivered a complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing solution for this restaurant project, ensuring that every system contributes to a comfortable dining atmosphere, reliable kitchen operations, and long-term efficiency. The design integrates advanced engineering with practical adaptability to existing site conditions.​

Mechanical Design​

The restaurant’s mechanical systems were anchored by a water source heat pump unit, providing efficient air conditioning and energy-conscious climate control. In the kitchen, a DX and gas-heating Makeup Air Unit was installed to balance ventilation and thermal comfort, while an Upblast exhaust fan ensured effective removal of effluents and strict compliance with ventilation standards.​

Electrical Design​

The dining area was enhanced with a special ceiling and tailored lighting design, creating ambiance and visual appeal. Power distribution was aligned with kitchen equipment requirements based on food service drawings, while standard outlets were installed in full compliance with code. To optimize resources, the existing power panel was utilized to feed new tenant improvement needs, ensuring both efficiency and operational reliability.​

Plumbing Design​

The hot water system was carefully engineered to deliver no more than 0.6 gallons of water before hot water reached any fixture, minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency. All other plumbing utilities were seamlessly connected to the existing infrastructure at the premises, ensuring cost-effective integration without compromising reliability.

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 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.

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

  • 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

2,450 sq. ft​

Location

North Hollywood, California, USA​

Duration

1.0 Weeks​

Software

CAD, HAP, Visual​

Scope of Work

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

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