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C onstructors Seahaus is the first new condominium project
built in La Jolla in more than 20 years. The upscale Seahaus offers residents 138 units in 13 buildings with 37 floor plans, ranging in size from
approximately 700 to 2,200 square feet. Two-story
town homes, large flats, luxury single-level oceanview condos, row homes and loft studios will be
offered in five distinct product lines. A 5,700-squarefoot retail center, a community meeting center and
recreational amenities also are part of the plans.
Helix Electric is providing a complete design/
build electrical system. The scope of work includes
a fire alarm system and pre-wiring for telephone,
data, cable and security systems. In addition, the
company will provide light fixtures, soundproofing,
fireproofing, and power to landscape irrigation and
pool equipment.
Touro University Phases I, II, III, Henderson, NV. Owner: Touro University. Architect: HMC. General Contractor: Whiting Turner.
THE HEALING TOUCH
IN HIGHER EDUCATION
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E ngineers Touro University College of Osteopathic
Medicine in Henderson, NV, campus was designed
and built to simulate an educational environment that
complements the training needs of students in pursuit
of their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
Phase I encompassed the building of a new
training facility where pre-med students now study
and perform procedures on campus in a realistic
learning environment. With the completion of
Phase II, the Medical Education Research Institute
of Nevada provides another facility for hands-on
training. The Phase III expansion provides nursing
school students a place to learn in a simulated
hospital environment.
Helix Electric was contracted to perform
design/build services, with scope of work including
switch gear, light fixtures, fire alarm, telephone/data
raceway, television raceway and two generator
back-ups. The Helix team conducted extensive
pre-planning, and the implementation of that plan
resulted in a successful project that will benefit the
community for years to come.
The Touro University project was completed
in 28 months with all work performed while the
university campus was in session.
Seahaus, La Jolla, CA. Owner: La Jolla View Ltd., LLC. Architect: MW Steele Group, Inc.
General Contractor: Webcor Builders. Rendering: Steve Miles
International Shopping
On the Border
Tahitian Timeshare
Las Vegas Style
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W I N T E R
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Tahiti Village is a 27-acre master planned
timeshare resort located right on the famed Las
Vegas Strip. The island-themed resort will include
six multi-unit residential towers surrounding a
landscaped courtyard with pools and numerous
on-site amenities. The resort has three stories, a
42,000-square-foot lobby and sales center building.
The Helix team assisted the project owner,
general contractor and electrical engineer with the
design/build of the extensive electrical components.
Special emphasis on the lighting around the pool
areas was necessary to help create the island
ambiance. In addition, Helix also is contracted to
build the general plant, stand-by generators and low
voltage systems, which include fire alarm, telephone
and television cabling.
Tahiti Village Phase I will open in February 2006.
Tahiti Village Phase I, Las Vegas, NV. Owner: Consolidated Resorts.
Architect: Carpenter Sellers Architects.
General Contractor: Martin-Harris Construction.
Las Americas, formerly known as the
International Gateway of the Americas, is a
planned development along the American side of
the U.S.-Mexico border. This major project was
designed with the intent to redevelop the area and
dramatically change the border crossing at San
Ysidro. The end result is a world-class gateway
between the cities of San Diego and Tijuana.
The development of this Phase encompassed
a 630,000-square-foot, open-air shopping center
with retail stores, restaurants, courtyards, fountains,
esplanades and plazas. Helix Electric was
responsible for all site lighting, including building
lighting, HVAC power and fire alarm and conduit
systems. In addition, Helix provided lighting for the
parking lots, the buildings’ shell power and lighting
and selected tenant improvements.
With more than 75 designer name-brand
retailers, Las Americas Phase II opened to the public
on schedule in spring of this year.
Las Americas, San Diego, CA. Owner: International Gateway Assoc.,
LLC. Architect: Awbrey/Cook/McGill Architects. General Contractor:
Centre Builders, Inc.
Power to Perform
Helix Electric
Areas of Expertise
Private Projects
Park Terrace East Village, San Diego, CA. Owner: Park Terrace Development LP.
Architect: KMA Architecture & Engineering. General Contractor: Swinerton Builders
DOWNTOWN
SAN DIEGO CHIC
Park Terrace Development LP is building a 223-unit mixed-use,
two-tower development with 21,000 square feet of retail space on
the block bounded by Park Boulevard, Tenth and Eleventh avenues
and K Street. The 14-story high-rise project is a short stroll from major
amenities including shopping, sporting events, concerts, parks,
and the San Diego Trolley. Distinctive architectural styling features
brick, stucco and unique concrete exterior finishes, fixtures and
neighborhood-scaled facades.
Helix Electric is completing the power, lighting, life safety system,
communication/data wiring and smoke and access control systems.
A high level of professionalism and coordination efforts among all
trades will ensure quality across the entire project.
Construction began in early 2005, with an anticipated
completion in spring 2007.
Full Steam Ahead
in North County
Helix Electric is working with other trades to reconstruct
an existing rail corridor for the North County Transit District
(NCTD) SPRINTER rail line. SPRINTER services will run 22 miles along the Highway 78 corridor.
The project involves removal of existing facilities
and replacement of all utilities, track, ties, ballast, bridge
and culvert structures, grade crossing equipment and
communication, control and signaling systems. In addition,
work will be performed on station platforms, right-of-way
fencing, retaining walls, erosion control and landscaping.
Construction on the SPRINTER is underway and is
scheduled for completion in December 2007.
North County Transit District SPRINTER Rail Project, Vista, CA. Owner: North
County Transit District. General Contractor: Westcoast Rail Constructors
Helix Electric inc
8260 Camino Santa Fe, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92121
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