The project involved renovating the existing building and replacing the wood-framed floors. Highlights of our work include the following:

• Reviewed Chapter 34 of the Massachusetts State Building Code and analyzed the building considering the renovation scope

• Designed new wood-framed floors on typical levels and steel framing at the ground floor to maximize interior layout flexibility and brace the restored existing facade

• Evaluated the structure’s lateral-load-resisting system, comprising load-bearing masonry shear walls, and designed in-kind repairs and strengthening with supplemental steel plate elements

• Investigated the condition of the exterior mass masonry walls, cornice, and windows

• Recommended a rehabilitation plan for the exterior walls and consulted on the window, cornice, and roof replacement

• Provided construction administration services, including reviewing contractor submittals, visiting the site to observe ongoing construction, and helping the contractor resolve field conditions