About the author  ⁄ Russell Kehl, S.E.

Russell Kehl, S.E., is a Principal at Structural Focus. Russell is a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He can be reached at rkehl@structuralfocus.com.

In 2012, Structural Focus and the project team led by renowned preservation architect Brenda Levin embarked on the renovation and expansion of the historic John Anson Ford Amphitheatre nestled in the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles. The project included the renovation of the historic theater and construction of the new Ford Terrace building, all within the current boundaries of the site. The topography and the historic nature of the project presented unique structural challenges for the team.

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