About.

Struktura was created out of the concept that design and engineering can be efficient, cost effective, and simple to construct. With experiences in a wide variety of multi-family residential and commercial projects, the ownership of Struktura provides the direction and expertise to start and keep client's projects on the right track.

Chris R. Kappes, P.E.
Principal

Chris was born in Bath, Maine, but raised from the age of two in Sacramento, California. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from University of California, Davis, with an emphasis on structural engineering. Later receiving his Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with an emphasis on structural engineering. Chris has over a decade of experience in the field of structural design, gaining these experiences from his time working at Clark Pacific, Structural Engineers Inc., and Harris and Sloan. He has managed structural design projects for notable companies and organizations, including: Apple Inc., Google, Stanford University, One Workplace, Lennar, The New Home Company, Anton, and Branagh Development.