Location: Memphis, Tennessee As the Prime Designer on the project for the University of Memphis Foundation, we designed an expanded track to provide the athletes with a certified NCAA regulation track. A total replacement was constructed from the ground up including a new surface. ...
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University of Memphis
University of Memphis Central Avenue Parking Reconfiguration
Location: Memphis, Tennessee We were the Prime Designer on this project which was the redesign of the lot to include approximately 1500 spaces. Asphalt paving, earthwork, concrete curbs and pavement, landscaping, irrigation, parking lot lighting and electrical conduits were included in the scope...
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University of Memphis Law School Relocation & Seismic Upgrade
Location: Memphis, Tennessee Architect: Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects (ANFA) / Fleming Architects Joint Venture The complete renovation of this historic building allowed the engineers at Burr & Cole Consulting Engineers, Inc. a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to access and evaluate major structural components and to apply state-of-the-art seismic analysis and strengthening measures. Though originally built in the early 1880s, over the years it featured a marble exterior, two clock towers on its north and south sides, four lofty-ceilinged courtrooms, brass window cages in the Post Office, hardwood paneling, stone fireplaces, hand-painted wood trim, and other magnificent architectural touches inside and out. Drawings for significant portions of the existing structure were not available. This made for a challenging project. Seismically weak conditions of...
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