Our Work: Structural Engineering

UT Basic/Clinical Sciences Research Building

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Location: Memphis, Tennessee The University of Tennessee is the state’s flagship comprehensive institution whose vision is to be the preeminent public research and teaching university linking the people of Tennessee to the nation and the world.  In order to move this vision forward, the University needed a state of the art science center.  The end result is the UT Basic/Clinical Sciences Research Building. This facility is a 101,370 SF 4 story plus basement composite steel building.  This structure was designed to withstand limited vibrations without damage to sensitive scientific instruments.  It was important that the design provide space for educational excellence, pursuit of knowledge, scientific study while enhancing the campus environment.  A cooling tower on the roof, loading deck, service...
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Metro 67 Renovation

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Location:  Memphis, Tennessee Architect:  HBG This project was the renovation of the old Union Planters building at 67 Madison Avenue in Downtown Memphis to the new Metro 67 Apartments.  It included approximately 250,000 SF area of renovated space for residential use. 18,000 SF of this space is for retail & office usage.  At the end of construction, 157 high-end apartment spaces were available for rent.  The top floor apartments have 8 ft high doors and 11 ft high ceilings. A special feature is the new 8 story light well that allows natural light to filter in to apartments through the central open atrium. Each apartment is an energy-efficient, condo style unit.  The former basement bank vaults were converted to a party room,...
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