Berkeley, CA

University of California, Maximino Martinez Commons

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Needing more student housing, the university undertook developing a new residence hall on Berkeley’s south side. The architects’ design, which maximizes natural light and ventilation, integrates a contemporary building with the neighboring Anna Head Historic Structures Complex. SGH assisted the architecture team with the building enclosure design.

SGH consulted on below-grade waterproofing, roofing, podium/balcony/terrace waterproofing, exterior wall cladding, and windows. Highlights of our work include the following:

Established performance criteria for building enclosure systems and components
Reviewed design concepts and provided recommendations to improve performance
Developed details to integrate the various enclosure systems
Participated in cost analysis meetings with the design team and university and helped develop alternate design concepts to balance cost and performance expectations
Responded to questions from bidders and helped evaluate bids from contractors for the exterior wall, roofing, and waterproofing work
Reviewed building enclosure submittals to compare with the design intent
Visited the site to observe construction to compare with the project requirements
Evaluated alternate details to address variations in as-built conditions