The retail development at 706 Madison Avenue is five above-grade and two below-grade stories of new construction surrounding an existing landmark building. The project included preserving the two street-facing facades and a complete interior...
As part of a broader initiative to enhance the lakefront, the Chicago Architecture Biennial solicited design submissions for four new kiosks. These new kiosks complement more than forty existing kiosks, offering recreational, social, retail, and...
Centered around the Design Academy, A/D/O is a transformed warehouse in Greenpoint dedicated to the creative arts. The space includes public and member-only workshops, a store, a restaurant, and exhibit areas. It also houses Urban-X, a start-up...
Located throughout the Northeastern United States, the sites of several new and existing stores are exposed to riverine flooding and subject to local floodplain regulations. SGH performed flood hazard assessments of the building sites to help our...
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...
Shortly after the site was developed, a terraced, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall failed. The MSE wall, with heights up to 63 ft tall, consisted of precast concrete facing panels and soil backfill interlayered with geogrid reinforcement...
Corrugated metal storm drain pipes running beneath the Paramus Mall parking lot were severely corroded and deflected. SGH investigated the pipes’ condition and developed rehabilitation options that would help minimize disruption to the mall...
Shortly after construction of the dealership, workers observed delaminating epoxy coating in the service center. SGH investigated the causes of the failing flooring and designed repairs.
Constructed in 2002, the Bay Street Shopping Center is an outdoor retail center anchored by a cinemaplex. The 20,000 sq ft podium deck houses several restaurants and includes a split-slab waterproofing assembly with a concrete topping slab. SGH...
Once known as Bullock & Jones men's clothier, this 18,000 sq ft cast-in-place concrete building was reconstructed after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Prominently located on Union Square, the registered historic landmark building was...
By: David McCormick, Zareian, Farzin, Sampere, Carlos, Sandoval, Victor, Moehle, Jack, Leon, Roberto
Abstract: This paper summarizes the EERI reconnaissance team findings on damage to the Chilean wine industry after the 27 February 2010 Offshore Maule Earthquake. Wine production is one of the major industries in Chile, with an annual production...