Solution

University of California, Maximino Martinez Commons

Berkeley, CA

Service: Building Enclosure Design
Market: Education - College & Prep
Keywords: Award Winning, Balcony, Below-Ground Waterproofing, Construction Administration, Dormitory, Plaza, Podium, Residential, Roofing, Wood

Client

Behnisch Architekten

Completion

2012

Awards

2015 Design Award (Merit Category), AIA East Bay
University of California, Maximino Martinez Commons

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.

 

Scope | Solutions

 

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 Contact(s)

Eric Schroter