Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University, Korman Center

Scope/Solutions

The Korman Center originally opened as the University Library in 1959, but was converted to multi-purpose space in the 1980s and currently houses campus technical support, a student study lounge, and offices. Drexel University wanted to reinvent and expand the center and undertook a project to renovate the building and construct a new 3,500 sq ft addition that features a curtain wall facade with exterior sunshades. SGH provided building enclosure consulting services for the project and also served as engineer of record for the roof replacement.

Highlights of our work include the following:

  • Investigating the condition of the existing brick-clad walls with marble spandrel panels and aluminum-framed fenestration and recommending repair options
  • Helping select the curtain wall system for the new addition and peer reviewing the design, including transitions to the adjacent existing building
  • Designing the roofing replacement for the existing low-slope roof, including details where the roofing meets the new addition, and preparing construction drawings and specifications
  • Providing construction-phase services for the addition’s curtain wall and the replacement roofing, including reviewing submittals and shop drawings, and visiting the site to observe installation

Project Summary

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2018

Completion Date
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15K

Project Size
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Award

Winner
Solutions
New Construction
Services
Building Enclosures
Markets
Education
Client(s)
Gluckman Tang Architects
Specialized Capabilities
Condition Assessments | Facades & Glazing | Roofing & Waterproofing

Key team members

David Artigas
Senior Project Manager
212.271.6940 djartigas@sgh.com
Sean O'Brien
Managing Principal, Building Technology, New York
212.271.6933 smobrien@sgh.com
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