8001 Woodmont Avenue

SGH assisted with the design of below-grade waterproofing, exterior wall and window assemblies, waterproofing for balconies and amenity spaces, and roofing. Highlights of our work include:

• Reviewing the proposed design for the building enclosure and recommending ways to improve performance and constructability
• Helping select the various enclosure systems and developing details to integrate them
• Consulting on the design for the exterior walls, including a large curved facade comprising brick cladding, curtain walls with integrated perforated metal panels, and punched windows
• Helping the project team evaluate product substitution proposed by the contractor
• Assisting with the design for low-sloped roofing, including the rooftop amenity deck
• Providing technical support to the design team during the curtain wall design-build and shop drawing preparation processes
• Visiting the curtain wall manufacturing facility to observe the fabrication process, quality control procedures, and project mockup performance testing
• Witnessing performance testing of waterproofing, windows, and curtain walls
• Providing construction phase services, including reviewing contractor submittals, answering requests for information, visiting the construction site to observe installation of the enclosure systems to compare with the design intent, and helping the contractor address field conditions