Cambridge, MA

Education First

Scope/Solutions

Once the site of an old rail yard and industrial buildings, the NorthPoint redevelopment now houses modern residential and office towers and the associated amenities. The ten-story Education First (EF) building is a focal point of the neighborhood with its modern facade and striking glass waterfall. SGH consulted on the building enclosure design for the waterfall feature.

The glass waterfall is a triangulated network of glass facets that cascade down from the building roof. Highlights of our work on the waterfall include the following:

  • Reviewed fabrication drawings and curtain wall calculations prepared by others
  • Provided recommendations to improve the structural performance and watertightness
  • Conducted site visits to observe as-built construction for comparison with the design intent
  • Observed water testing of installed components for comparison with performance expectations

Project Summary

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2014

Completion Date
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125M

Construction Value
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Winner
Solutions
New Construction
Services
Building Enclosures
Markets
Commercial
Client(s)
EF Education First LTD. | Redgate, LLC
Specialized Capabilities
Facades & Glazing

Key team members

Peter Babaian
Peter Babaian
Managing Principal, Building Technology, Chicago
312.754.7507 pmbabaian@sgh.com
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Emily Hopps
Emily Hopps
Executive Principal, Building Technology, East
781.907.9299 erhopps@sgh.com
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