Foster White Gallery Seismic Upgrade

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Integrated Design Engineers provided expert engineering services for the seismic evaluation and retrofitting of a historic, 100-year-old unreinforced masonry building. This registered historical site houses a private art gallery on the ground floor and the Seattle Fire Marshal's Office Above. Given the building's original unreinforced masonry, our team prioritized maintaining the integrity of the exterior during potential seismic events. Our design aimed to be compatible with the existing structure, ensuring minimal impact on the historical masonry while enhancing safety. Additionally, we focused on resource-effective construction methods, particularly important during economic recession. To Achieve the client's goals on time and within budget, we devised a solution that involved applying shotcrete to the lower level and installing new steel brace frames on the upper level.

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Project Overview

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Owner: Foster White Gallery

Engineer: Integrated Design Engineers

Location: Seattle, WA