Project Of Note - Taj Mahal Hotel

Taj Mahal Hotel
Mumbai, India

Client
Taj Hotels

Services

Facade restoration oversight including preservation survey, quantity survey, unit price development, testing and facade construction management of facade remediation.

Description

This South Mumbai landmark was completed in 1903 and remains today the preeminent hotel in all India as well as the corporate icon for Taj Hotels Worldwide. The structure is exposed to dramatic climate changes and has weathered well considering the dynamics of annual monsoons, settling of earth, and the poor maintenance regimen over the past 100 years. The client endeavors to return the building to its original design, which requires removal of added elements and restoration of all facade components. Extensive survey work and testing was required to ensure that remediation of the facade was in concert with restoration of the supporting structure and operating systems within the building. Ultimately, the facade will be returned to its original glory as envisioned by the design architect in the late 1800’s.

Project Of Note - Museum of American Folk Art

Museum of American Folk Art
New York, New York

Client
Museum of American Folk Art

Architect
Tod Williams Billie Tsien & Associates

Services
Materials applications and sourcing, schematic design, design development, construction documents. Construction administration of all facade elements, and waterproofing.

Description

This new 8-level building’s upper 4 floors are devoted to gallery space for permanent and temporary exhibitions. The balance of the building of the building includes archives, administrative office, and a large public area, café and museum store. The Museum’s unique facade incorporates cast Tombasil bronze panels, non-directional stainless cladding, and flush seamed sheet metal cladding. The facade was designed to ensure the sightlines were clearly defined. The glass curtain wall is delicately folded within the facade to create natural light in the Museum.

Projects Of Note - Broadway 110

Broadway 110
New York, New York

Architect
Platt Byard Dovell White Architects
New York, New York USA

Client
Mac Arthur Holdings
New York, New York USA

Services
Facade design/engineering, construction administration and the coordination of controlled inspections.

Description

This mid-rise mixed use structure combines traditional and new material while maintaining scale amidst the fast pace of Manhattan. The facade feature custom window wall, ornamental metal, brick cavity wall and point supported glass handrails.

Project Of Note - Stephen Gaynor School

Stephen Gaynor School
New York, New York

Architect
Rogers Marvel Architects

Services
Technical review of proposed facade design, quantity survey, and unit cost estimate.

Description

The unique shape and selected materials presented numerous challenges for the facade and roofing elements of the project. The Architect’s vision included the use of small ceramic tiles on the undulating vertical and horizontal surfaces. We assessed and formulated a technical review and recommendations in regard to the facade design, provided technical narratives for the integration of the support structure and exterior finishes. During the course of pre-construction, we formulated a testing regimen to determine the viability of the Architect’s facade design and provided oversight and a detailed report based on the results of the testing.