The buildings' vertical and lateral force resisting systems are of structural steel, with precast concrete plank floor systems. Indiana limestone cladding, including heavy friezes, corbels, racks, and gables, is supported by the structural steel frames. We provided detailed structural construction documents for all areas of the project, including extensive site walls and buried equipment vaults. The complexity of the project required careful detailing and coordination with the construction managers, architects, steel fabricators and erectors, pre-cast concrete manufacturers, and cast in place concrete contractors. The result was a very smooth structural construction process.
Project description:
Gorgeous new estate complex with multiple dependencies.…
Notes:
This magnificent project, located south of Charlottesville, Virginia, is a Jeffersonian estate complex comprised of a main residence with two primary dependencies, connected by curving limestone colonnades. The colonnades, along with the dependencies, create 'welcoming arms' drawing visitors into the entry courtyard. We began preliminary structural consulting for this project toward the end of 2008. Architect Jay Dagliesh, of Dagliesh, Gilpin, & Paxton led and managed the design effort for this wonderful residence, while Alterra managed the pricing and construction effort. We are very fortunate to work with such an extraordinary team of design and construction professionals.
