Location: 3661 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
Client: Private Developer
Services Provided: Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Engineering and Title 24 Energy Calulations
Delivery Time: Less than 2 weeks
Project Summary
InnoDez Engineering provided full MEP engineering services in under two weeks for a new Padel Sports Club development in San Diego, California. The project involved the adaptive use of an existing commercial site and building to support a recreational sports facility with five padel courts, member amenities, and supporting spaces.
The accelerated timeline required rapid coordination, efficient engineering workflows, and clear code-compliant design solutions tailored to both indoor support areas and exterior sports courts.
Project Scope & Site Conditions
The overall site has a total area of 70,065 SF, originally divided into two separate tenant spaces:
- 3645 Camino Del Rio South
- 3661 Camino Del Rio South
The padel club development focused exclusively on 3661 Camino Del Rio South, utilizing a partial site area of approximately 32,206 SF.
Key Site Elements:
- Outdoor installation of 5 professional padel courts
- Existing 2,476 SF building reused for support functions
- Asphalt repair and site leveling
- New foundations for padel court enclosure anchorage
- Parking reconfiguration to meet Transit Priority Area Overlay requirements
Building Use & Program
The existing building was repurposed to serve as a functional support hub for the padel club and includes:
- Storage areas
- Member office space
- Stretching and warm-up zones
- Existing restrooms retained and reused
- No major interior partition changes required
This reuse approach reduced construction costs and accelerated permitting.
InnoDez MEP Engineering Scope
InnoDez delivered fast-track MEP engineering tailored to a sports and recreational facility environment.
Mechanical Engineering:
- Evaluation of existing HVAC systems
- Ventilation and comfort solutions for office, storage, and activity zones
- Energy-efficient system recommendations aligned with California standards
Electrical Engineering:
- Power distribution for indoor areas and outdoor padel courts
- Lighting coordination for sports courts and building spaces
- Compliance with local codes and utility requirements
Plumbing Engineering:
- Review and coordination of existing restroom plumbing
- Verification of code compliance for occupancy and usage changes
- Minimal disruption strategy leveraging existing infrastructure
Key Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: Extremely compressed design schedule
Solution: InnoDez deployed a dedicated MEP team with parallel mechanical, electrical, and plumbing workflows to meet the schedule.
Challenge: Mixed indoor/outdoor facility requirements
Solution: Integrated MEP design approach accounting for both support spaces and exterior court needs.
Challenge: Parking and site compliance within a Transit Priority Area
Solution: Close coordination with the project team to ensure MEP layouts aligned with the revised parking and site design.
Results & Outcome
✅ MEP design completed in less than 2 weeks
✅ Code-compliant solution ready for permitting
✅ Optimized use of existing building infrastructure
✅ Cost-effective and construction-ready engineering documents
✅ Client met aggressive development timeline without delays
Why This Project Stands Out
This project showcases InnoDez Engineering’s ability to:
- Deliver fast-track MEP engineering
- Support sports, fitness, and recreational facilities
- Adapt designs to existing buildings
- Coordinate efficiently under tight deadlines
Looking for Fast & Reliable MEP Engineering?
InnoDez Engineering provides MEP design services nationwide, specializing in:
- Sports & recreation facilities
- Adaptive reuse projects
- Commercial developments
- Fast-track and time-sensitive projects
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