Chicago, IL
5252 South Cornell Avenue
Scope/Solutions
With a striking curved facade, the twenty-six story apartment building stands out in its Hyde Park neighborhood. Residents enjoy many amenities, including a fitness center, podium-level terrace with a pool, and a rooftop deck with an outdoor fireplace and indoor fireplace lounge. SGH consulted on the design of the building’s glazing and wall systems for the tower and its five-story podium.
SGH assisted with the design for the window walls and metal panel cladding. Highlights of our work include the following:
- Reviewed the proposed design for the window wall and recommended ways to improve the selected system’s performance
- Developed details to integrate the window walls with other enclosure systems, including the metal panel cladding at the floor levels, and with detailing around recessed balconies
- Consulted on the design of the projecting metal panels, which are glazed into the window wall system, and evaluated the projections for wind loads and sliding snow/ice
- Helped evaluate value engineering proposals and alternates submitted by the construction team
- Reviewed shop drawings to compare with the design intent
- Visited the site to observe ongoing construction and helped the contractor address field conditions
- Observed water and air infiltration testing of the window to compare with the specified performance requirements
Photo by Darris Lee Harris
Photo by Darris Lee Harris
Photo by Darris Lee Harris
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Project Summary
2019
Completion Date
338K
Project Size
Solutions
New Construction
Services
Building Enclosures
Markets
Residential | Mixed-Use
Client(s)
Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates
Specialized Capabilities
Facades & Glazing
Key team members
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