Princeton University, Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building & Louis A. Simpson International Building
Princeton, New Jersey
Thornton Tomasetti was retained to provide structural design and restoration of historic façades as part of the major renovation of an obsolete laboratory building.
Navy Pier, Family Pavilion and South Arcade Renovation
Chicago, Illinois
Thornton Tomasetti provided structural renewal design for a 110,000-square-foot renovation of Navy Pier’s South Arcade and Family Pavilion.
The University of Chicago Saieh Hall for Economics
Chicago, Illinois
Thornton Tomasetti provided structural renewal engineering for the campus expansion and adaptive reuse of several buildings constructed during the 1920s.
Main Post Office Renovation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This 900,000 square foot limestone and steel post office, completed in 1935, required blast hardening and perimeter protection as key parts of its renovation.
Roosevelt Island Tram Upgrades
New York, New York
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Thornton Tomasetti used SAP computer models to perform an analysis for the $23 million rehabilitation and equipment upgrade of the Roosevelt Island Tramway, for which we were the original engineer.
Exterior Wall Repairs, Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, New York.
Following a fire in the campus’ Main Building in 2013, we assessed and stabilized the building and addressed extensive interior and exterior damage. The project included masonry conservation, strengthening existing brick walls, reconstruction of the upper story heavy-timber structure and design for a new green roof.
Fire damage to Central Synagogue
New York, New York
On August 28, 1998, a fire developed during renovations to the Central Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in continual usage in New York City, which destroyed most of the timber roof and water from the fire fighting effort caused much damage to the building.
Rehabilitation to Central Synagogue
New York, New York
The scope of the rehabilitation included reinforcing the original timber truss system, excavating the cellar to create a larger public gathering space below the sanctuary, and integrating a modern HVAC system into the historic building.
Our expertise is deep and broad, and covers all major building systems. No matter what problem needs solving, we bring the right Thornton Tomasetti people onto the project. Our wealth of experience in building renewal draws upon our extensive work in fabrication and construction, and also our design and investigative work on structures, façades and in sustainability. We know what works in the field, from the inside out.
We look beyond the obvious to solve the real problem. We start by asking the right questions in order to understand our client’s objectives and requirements, and account for such considerations as time and budget constraints, occupancy requirements and site logistics. We work with our clients to understand the history of the problems. Our extensive experience enables us to zero in on the best practical recommendations in order to save time and money.
We believe that you have to be there in order to serve local needs. With 50+ offices we know what works in a variety of markets. We also know local building codes, suppliers, construction practices and material preferences.
