Bates College wanted to expand their student housing while increasing their visibility along Campus Avenue. The two L-shaped buildings, which share a common plaza area, will accommodate more than 200 students. The new development also offers...
In 2014, a five-story residence was constructed directly over DC Water’s North East Boundary Trunk Sewer (NEBTS) with only about 2 ft of soil between the bottom of the basement and the top of the 22-ft dia. masonry sewer. DC Water...
As they planned for a multi-million dollar renovation to their 164-acre park, the North Carolina Museum of Art commissioned artist Jim Hodges to reinvent their existing smokestack as a permanent art installation. The brick masonry smokestack is...
Located in Dallas’s Victory Park neighborhood and overlooking the city’s basketball arena, the Ascent brings 300 rental units to the community. The twenty-three-story building offers ground-level retail space, a sixth-floor amenity...
As part of the Preservation Easement Program, Landmarks Illinois oversees the preservation of properties with designated easement on their facades. Working for Landmarks Illinois, SGH evaluated the condition of landmarked facades and roofs in...
On 7 October 2015, a fire at Shrine of Christ the King significantly damaged the building. The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest undertook a fundraising campaign to stabilize and restore the 1923 church. SGH investigated the condition...
Constructed in 1919, the one- and two-story buildings at 1100, 1108, and 1114 West Randolph Street represent the industrial building type common to this West Loop neighborhood. The owner was considering a renovation and vertical expansion and...
Located on the University of New Haven’s campus, the Engineering and Science Magnet School focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for middle and high school students. The new 122,000 sq ft building provides...
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts wanted to explore options for renovating and expanding the 1931 Franklin County Courthouse building. One proposed design concept involved retaining three existing masonry facades and demolishing the remainder of...
In August 2011, the apartment building at 1625 North Ode Street experienced differential settlement and damage after the excavation support at an adjacent construction site failed. SGH assessed the condition of the existing four-story building...