Woodruff Family Residence Center at The Shepherd Clinic
Multi-family Structure I Atlanta, GA
THE HEROES
Architect: Howell Rusk Dodson, Architects
Contractor: Choate Construction Company
THE CALL
With a tight site to build on and an even tighter schedule, the design/build team was looking for answers. Conventional framing and the lay down area required for the numerous trades was prohibitive. A unique solution was required.
PERFORMANCE
Metromont, already under contract to furnish and install the adjacent parking deck, proposed a total precast solution for the Residence Center. This approach allowed the architect to get the brick and architectural details he wanted within the owner’s budget. The precast was erected from within the footprint of the building, with minimum disturbance to heavy local traffic. The structural shell was competed in 45 days, allowing other subcontractors to get in early, accelerating the total project schedule.
QUOTE
“Metromont’s commitment to service and quality made it possible to provide this client with a beautiful building that is uniquely successful in meeting their challenging needs and budget. They proved to be an invaluable member of the team and a great personal pleasure to work with.”
- Ron Moon, AIA, Project Designer/Manager, Howell Rusk Dodson Architects
PROJECT DETAILS
- Total precast concrete building system
- The use of a precast building system enabled barrier free design within the kitchen and bathroom areas of each residential unit as well as floor levels that are aligned with parking structure levels for easy accessibility
- Structural system includes load-bearing walls, double tee floors and roof
- Precast erected in 45 days
- 87,000 square feet of floor area
ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES
- Cast-in brick
- Reveals
- Sandblasting
- Special architectural concrete mix
SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS
- Use of local regional materials
- Large wall panels minimized air infiltration
- Use of recycled content; including rebar, wire mesh, formliner and the use of reclaimed water and aggregates in the structural components
- Manufacturing offsite allowed for a reduction in laydown area and minimized site noise
- Ability to work within the building footprint area resulted in less disturbance to the site
