Berkeley, CA

University of California, Maximino Martinez Commons

Scope/Solutions

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

Project Summary

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2012

Completion Date
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63M

Construction Value
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Award

Winner
Solutions
New Construction
Services
Building Enclosures
Markets
Education
Client(s)
Behnisch Architekten | EHDD
Specialized Capabilities
Roofing & Waterproofing

Key team members

Eric Schroter
Principal
415.343.3042 efschroter@sgh.com

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