Building
Loyola University — Renovation and Remodelling of Ignatius House Loyola Residence
Chicago, IL · 2020
- Client
- Loyola University
- Owner
- Loyola University Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Year
- 2020
Project Overview
Description
Renovation and remodelling project for the Ignatius House Loyola Residence at Loyola University Chicago.
HBM's Scope
Scope of Work
- Structural assessment
- Renovation design
- Building modification engineering
- Comprehensive renovation of the existing four-story structure plus the addition of four new floors; approximately 15,700 square feet of dining halls, kitchens, chapels, residence rooms, and administrative areas
- Structural systems: four-story areas use a 12" hollow-core precast floor system supported by steel beams; one- and three-story sections use steel joists and a 5 1/2" composite concrete slab floor system
- Finite Element Modeling using SAP 2000 (beams and columns modeled as line elements, with a construction-stage frame to simulate stability)
- New mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection systems; fire-rated stairway installed in the existing four-story building
Services Provided
Structural design and renovation engineering
Primary Discipline
Structural Engineering
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