Lam Tea Engineering’s proactive and hands-on approach really stands out. Bassem’s attention to detail and active involvement in site meetings with LA County have been invaluable. The team understands county standards inside and out, which makes collaboration efficient and seamless. They’ve consistently delivered quality work while maintaining open communication throughout each phase of the project.
Project Type
Civic & Cultural
Location
Los Angeles, California
Project Size
32,000 Square Feet
Date of Completion
May 5, 2025
Architect/Client
Corbel Architects, Inc.
LAC DMH – 3609 10th St
Rom Lacuesta
Architectural Designer,
CORBeL Architects, Inc.
Lam+Tea Engineering provides competitive pricing with a great balance of cost and quality compared to other MEP firms. The Lam + Tea Engineers are down-to-earth, approachable, and easy to work with, which really stands out compared to other firms.
Alex Yamada
Senior Project Manager, Retail Development and Construction,
Probity International Corporation
Project Overview
MEP engineering for the LAC DMH – 3609 10th Street project supports the interior renovation of approximately 32,000 square feet across four levels of an existing office building located at 3609 South 10th Street in Los Angeles, California.
The project modernizes the existing workplace for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LAC DMH) through coordinated upgrades to mechanical, electrical, lighting, and plumbing systems. The multi-level renovation requires careful integration with the existing building infrastructure to support administrative functions, employee comfort, and efficient long-term facility operations.
Project Scope
MEP engineering services include modifications to HVAC, electrical power, lighting, and plumbing systems throughout all four levels of the approximately 32,000-square-foot office facility.
Building systems are coordinated with the renovated interior layouts while integrating new and revised infrastructure with existing building systems. Engineering efforts focus on providing appropriate environmental conditions, electrical distribution, illumination, plumbing services, and reliable building performance throughout the renovated workplace.
Services
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design
Highlights
Highlights
MEP Engineering Highlights
Why Architects Choose Us
- Government Office Experience – MEP engineering tailored to public-sector administrative facilities.
- 32,000 SF Interior Renovation – Coordinated building-system upgrades across a substantial existing workplace.
- Four-Level Coordination – Mechanical, electrical, lighting, and plumbing systems integrated across multiple floors.
- Existing Building Expertise – New and revised systems coordinated with established building infrastructure.
- HVAC Modifications – Mechanical systems aligned with renovated layouts and employee comfort requirements.
- Power & Lighting Design – Electrical infrastructure coordinated with modern workplace functions.
- Plumbing Integration – Plumbing modifications developed around existing building conditions and renovated layouts.
- Constructability Focus – MEP coordination helps reduce potential conflicts during implementation.
- Architectural Collaboration – Engineering developed alongside Corbel Architects, Inc. to support cohesive interior renovation.
We collaborate with architects and public agencies to provide coordinated MEP solutions for government offices, civic facilities, administrative workplaces, multi-floor renovations, and existing public buildings.
Government & Civic Project Experience
Our team provides MEP engineering for government architects on projects involving:
- Government office renovations
- Public-sector administrative facilities
- Civic building improvements
- Multi-floor workplace renovations
- Existing-building MEP upgrades
- County and municipal facilities
