Dortoir Familial

SGH designed the reinforced, cast-in-place concrete structure and highlights of our work include the following:

• Performed detailed analysis of critical architectural features, including a large cantilevered wing, long overhangs, and the folded plate roof
• Performed finite element analysis of the cast-in-place concrete to evaluate thermal effects and differential movement
• Performed studies to minimize the size of visible stainless steel columns and developed a matrix of shapes and sizes for the architect’s consideration
• Designed a steel chord and glass web truss to span over the front entry
• Designed the exterior wall on the uphill side to retain the hill and swimming pool
• Evaluated the structure for three design concepts for the car park trellis
• Prepared drawings that used perspective and three-dimensional views
• Developed three-dimensional models to better depict the complicated reinforcing layout
• Used applicable Eurocodes and developed a design basis in both French and English