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f e at u r e s 14 Design Trends / Healthcare

New York Hospital Queens Astoria Primary Care Clinic

The design of most hospitals and other healthcare facilities often can look and feel cold or uninspired, but they don’t have to be. A more inviting design can lead to a clinic that becomes part of a community rather than derided. Let’s face it: No one wants to go to the doctor, but when you need to, an aesthetically pleasing building (often referred to as patient-centered design) can improve outcomes.

By Cory Sekine-Pettite

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Faith In Masonry

The most visible landmark in the town of Shrewsbury, Mo., is the distinctive brick bell tower of the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. A glimpse of it hints at the beauty of the masonry buildings on the Seminary campus. These structures look like they were transported to their hilltop location from a town in Tuscany. Erected in 1931, the current Seminary campus has been the center for the education of young men entering the Catholic priesthood for 85 years. Masonry not only played a major role in the construction of the original Seminary complex, but also in the renovations and upgrades.

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On the cover: New York Hospital Queens Astoria Primary Care Clinic designed by Michielli + Wyetzner Architects. Located in Astoria, on a corner site along the busy thoroughfare of 30th Avenue, the distinctive design is intended to give this satellite facility a powerful presence in the neighborhood.

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Cory Sekine-Pettite, editor To make comments or suggestions, send e-mail to cory@lionhrtpub.com.

Recently, I was asked: “ What is your favorite business tool?” I didn’t have a quick answer, and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. Of course, I like my laptop and smartphone; I use one or the other for most hours of the day. But is either of them my “ favorite?” Not really. I don’t collect MacBooks or iPhones, after all. So what did I depend on most to get my job done? And did I have some level of affection for it beyond its basic purpose? I started looking through my briefcase and around my desk when I realized that I really like notebooks. I have many, and I use them when conducting the most vital part of my job—interviewing.

Yes, I still take handwritten notes—lots of them. And yes, I still prepare for interviews by writing down the questions I want to ask.

Both tasks help me to organize my thoughts and better remember what it is I want to accomplish. Research proves that people who use longhand remember more and have a deeper understanding of their work. So I’m not alone; my old-fashioned approach works.

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Their hardcover pocket-sized and medium notebooks are both durable and easy to pack for business trips. They are sold in a multitude of colors, though black is my preferred choice

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as it looks the most professional. I make sure to take one everywhere I go, since most of my business trips involve interviewing people— often at trade shows. And I keep at least one Leuchtturm notebook handy at the office for telephone interviews and general note-taking required of most editors.

Could I live without these notebooks?

Could I do my job with something else? Of course I could, but that’s the point. I have many options when it comes to notebooks— from cheap multi-packs of legal pads to the spiral-bound notebooks of school days—but I choose the Leuchtturms because they please me. The cover protects the pages. The elastic band on the back keeps the notebook closed.

The built-in pocket at the back provides convenient storage. And the included label stickers allow for reliable organization once the notebook is filled. What’s not to love?

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Construction Employment Increases in 244 out of 358 Metro Areas According to an analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America, construction employment increased in 244 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 44, and declined in 70 between March 2015 and March 2016. AGC of America officials said the new figures show that the construction sector continues to recover in most parts of the country from its years-long downturn.

“With more than two-thirds of the nation’s metro areas adding construction jobs, it is clear that the demand for construction is broad-based geographically and by project type,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist, adding that construction employment hit new peak levels in 31 metro areas.

“The main soft patch for the construction industry remains the parts of the country most likely to be affected by declining energy prices.”

Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, Calif. added the most construction jobs during the past year (11,900 jobs, 14 percent). Other metro areas adding a large number of construction jobs include New York City (9,000 jobs, 7 percent); Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Ga. (8,500 jobs, 8 percent); and Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Fla. (8,300 jobs, 14 percent). The largest percentage gains occurred in El Centro, Calif. (45 percent, 1,000 jobs); Monroe, Mich. (36 percent, 800 jobs) and Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury Town, Mass.-N.H. (28 percent, 1,000 jobs).

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The largest job losses from March 2015 to March 2016 were in Odessa, Texas (-2,700 jobs, -14 percent), followed by Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas (-2,600 jobs, -4 percent); Cleveland-Elyria, Ohio (-2,500 jobs, -8 percent) and Midland, Texas (-2,200 jobs, -8 percent). The largest percentage declines for the past year were in Bloomington, Ill. (-15 percent, -400 jobs); Odessa; Grants Pass, Ore. (-13 percent, -100 jobs); Decatur, Ill. (-13 percent, -400 jobs) and Laredo, Texas (-13 percent, -600 jobs).

The new employment figures are encouraging, but AGC of America officials cautioned that workforce shortages are likely to grow as the industry continues to expand. The association’s annual Outlook survey shows that 70 percent of firms are already having a hard time finding qualified workers. Those shortages will only get more severe considering the lack of secondary-level programs to recruit and prepare future construction workers, they added.

“As firms add to their backlog of pending projects, the backlog of available workers continues to shrink,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s CEO. “It is time to start sending signals to students that there are multiple paths to success in life, and while college and office jobs are one path, high-paying careers in construction offer another, equally viable option.”

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USGBC Has Made Significant Change to LEED 2009 The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced that all new projects registering for LEED 2009 beginning on Apr. 8, 2016, will need to satisfy increased minimum energy performance thresholds.

USGBC reported the results of the balloting with 78.6 percent of the consensus body voting in favor of this change to the 7-year-old rating system. With this change, projects must now earn a minimum of four points in the Energy Performance credits.

The referenced energy standard and modeling requirements in LEED 2009 will not change; buildings falling under the proposed change can use the same methodologies and referenced standards, but will need to earn additional points to achieve certification.

This change is significant both in that it will no doubt increase first costs of most LEED projects when those projects will have to satisfy increased minimum energy performance thresholds, and in that it is a change to a longstanding approved rating system that is the benchmark in green building laws, construction contracts, and more.

Recall that Rick Fedrizzi, retiring USGBC CEO, announced on Oct. 29, 2014 that users would be able to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until Oct. 31, 2016. That extension was occasioned by the delay in LEED v4. Thus, this change will apply to LEED 2009 projects registering between Apr. 8, 2016 and Oct. 31, 2016 (the last day to register a project under LEED 2009).

Today, the Minimum Energy Performance prerequisite, using Option 1, Whole Building Energy Simulation, requires that the applicant, Demonstrate a 10% improvement in the proposed building performance rating for new buildings, or a 5% improvement in the proposed building performance rating for major renovations to existing buildings, compared with the baseline building performance rating.

The changed credit language is, For projects that register after 04/07/16 and are subject to the four point mandatory minimum, demonstrate an 18% improvement in the proposed building performance rating for new buildings, or a 14% improvement in the proposed building performance rating for major renovations to existing buildings, compared with the baseline building performance rating.

As indicated, the referenced energy standard and modeling requirements do not change and still require the applicant to calculate the baseline building performance rating according to the building performance rating method in Appendix G of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda 25) using a computer simulation model for the whole building project. That is, this is not a move to the newer 2010 version of the ASHRAE 90.1 standard.

You can read the specific changes in the Rating system document.

Note, also new point thresholds are provided for different building types (e.g., health care) to align the effective percent increase in performance. Each of those is best identified in the Summary of changes.

It is difficult to argue against increasing energy efficiency, but this change to LEED 2009 may have a destabilizing effect from changing a rating system midstream, with little advance notice, cutting against the certainty that the real estate industry craves (‌ even in this instance when the window will only be for those projects registered with GBCI through Oct. 31, 2016). Given that most building projects are budgeted, programmed, planned, and designed over a period of years, to propose a substantive change that will have significant first cost impact, to be effective in a matter of weeks, will reverberate throughout the building industry and, no doubt, expose participants to increased liability for this not programmed change.

Additionally, projects attempting to comply with governmental mandates or contractual obligations for LEED certification may create jeopardy.

You are urged to consider the impact this may have, and in particular will have on projects not yet registered, with the thought that all projects contemplating pursuing LEED 2009 should now be registered by Apr. 7, 2016, in advance of the effective date of the change.

Everyone involved with LEED projects should promptly review their contracts to determine the implications from this change in LEED and additionally what amendments to contracts may be necessary and proper. wMD

Everyone involved with LEED projects should prom ptly review their contracts to determine the implications from this change.

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Ball State Opens New Construction Management Center to Educate Next Generation Hunt Center will prepare construction management students for successful careers As the nation’s construction industry becomes more complex, with highly skilled managers in short supply, Ball State has created a center to prepare its students for the rapidly expanding field.

The university recently dedicated the Robert G. Hunt Center for Construction Management during a ceremony within the recently renovated Applied Technology Building. The 2,500-squarefoot facility—a once-dimly lit midcentury space transformed into an office environment found at major construction management organizations—is designed to foster teamwork, said James Jones, a construction management professor.

“Now more than ever, students must work collaboratively as part of highly complex teams,” Jones said. “Our students are learning the skills needed to become proficient managers who can guide multimillion-dollar projects from concept to completion on time and within budget.

“This center will play a critical role as they learn how to work with professionals from various parts

of an organization to make sure that all needs are addressed,” he said. “Construction management is undergoing many changes based on team interaction. In fact, you can’t build anything bigger than a doghouse without a group of top-level professionals.”

The facility’s primary use will be for the program’s capstone course, which focuses on students working in four-member teams on a construction project. Each team will have its own physical office space for the duration of the course.

Students will have around-the-clock access to the center to work on assignments. Jones noted the facility’s layout is based on current collaborative spaces at Hunt Construction Group offices in Indianapolis and other cities across the nation.

Honoring a leader in innovation The center’s name honors the program’s strongest supporters, Diane and Robert G. Hunt, ’69. He is a national leader in innovation and excellence in the construction industry.

Terry King (left), Ball State’s acting president, assists Diane and Robert G. Hunt with the unveiling of a plaque recognizing the couple’s support of the university and its construction management program.

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Hunt has been an executive-in-residence for two immersive learning projects at Ball State: the first, in 2010, focused on redesigning a transportation hub in Venice, Italy; and the second, in 2012, had students evaluate Hunt Construction Group’s brand image and develop a strategic brand image management plan.

He is the third generation in his family to head Hunt Construction Group as its chairman and chief executive officer. The nationally ranked construction firm regularly hires Ball State graduates and is widely recognized as the one of the country’s premier builders of sports facilities and convention centers.

“There is a feeling of excitement for what this center will bring for future students—and obviously a sense of pride and humility in having been a part of a team that brought this to fruition,” said Hunt, speaking at the dedication ceremony where he and wife were named to the Wings of Beneficence Society for their contributions to the university.

Jones noted that Hunt’s presence would be felt in the new center, with several multicolored light shades over a conference table representing his penchant for wearing bright ties. The shades were created by students at Ball State’s Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass.

“Mr. Hunt will always be with us in the building, overlooking our work,” Jones said. “We just have to look up.”

Filling a need Employment for construction managers is projected to grow a total of 5 percent from 2014 to 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition to expected industry growth, there will be a growing need to fill vacancies due to baby boomers retiring.

Ball State’s program had a 100-percent placement rate in 2015, with recent graduates starting at an average salary of $53,000.

Ben Lamb, ’11, who spoke during the dedication ceremony, credits Ball State’s construction management program with providing a strong education and internship experiences that helped him get hired by Hunt Group shortly after graduation. He is a scheduling engineer for the firm’s project support center in Indianapolis.

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backgrounds,” he said. “One of my profs told us, ‘All of us professors are here to give you the tools in your toolbox in order for you to go build whatever it is you desire to build.’”

Lamb believes the new center will provide students with a space that is similar to a real-world scenario.

Robert G. Hunt (right) speaks with Jennifer Bott, dean of the Miller College of Business, outside “When I was a student, I of the new center. would have thoroughly enjoyed this as a place to work together on group “In the last several weeks, we have had projects or even spend an evening doing homequite a few potential students and their parwork,” he said. ents walk through the facility, and they are immediately taken by it,” he said. “We think Center makes quite an impression that not only will the center improve the edThe new facility is being embraced by students ucational opportunities for our students, but and faculty and is catching the eye of campus visialso play a major role in recruiting in the comtors, Jones said. ing years.” wMD

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The 6,256 square-foot showroom and office, and 14,494 square-foot warehouse will sit on 5.78 acres. “This new facility is a demonstration of our

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confidence in the growth potential for this dynamic region of Arkansas,” said Knautz.

Acme established its first Northwest Arkansas sales presence about 40 years ago. Since then, its nine-county service area has tripled in population—from 186,000 in 1970 to well over half a million today. To keep pace with this growth, Acme has increased brick production and added a wide variety of products. As a result, the company has outgrown its current location.

The new facility is scheduled for completion in early 2017.

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NEW YORK HOSPITAL QUEENS ASTORIA PRIMARY CARE CLINIC THIS SATELLITE FACILITY IS A POWERFUL PRESENCE IN ITS NEIGHBORHOOD.

By Cory Sekine-Pettite Images courtesy of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects

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With the interior highly visible from the outside, the client wanted a bright and inviting space.

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Waiting rooms on the first and second floor allow ample amounts of controlled natural light into the space.

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THE DESIGN OF MOST HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE FACILITIES OFTEN CAN LOOK AND FEEL COLD OR UNINSPIRED, but they don’t have to be. Amore inviting design can lead to a clinic that becomes part of a community rather than derided. Let’s face it: No one wants to go to the doctor, but when you need to, an aesthetically pleasing building (often referred to as patient-centered design) can improve outcomes.

One beautiful healthcare clinic that caught our eye recently, is New York Hospital Queens Astoria Primary Care Clinic designed by Michielli + Wyetzner Architects. The 5,000-square-foot facility is a satellite primary care clinic. This off-site primary care clinic—built between October 2013 and October 2014—is one in a series of new neighborhood practices intended to raise the profile of the New York Hospital Queens in the

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A bold color palette was chosen to give the clinic’s interior a strong identity.

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Distinct geometric volumes interact with each other at the reception desk and a new boldly colored enclosed stair volume provides a dramatic transition between floors.

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surrounding community. Located in Astoria, on a corner site along the busy thoroughfare of 30th Avenue, the distinctive design is intended to give this satellite facility a powerful presence in the neighborhood.

The clinic’s two floors consist of exam rooms, consultation rooms, waiting and reception, and support spaces. The exterior is painted exposed steel, perforated corrugated metal, glass, and brick. It was originally an existing one-story brick building to which the landlord added a second floor several years ago.

“The second floor was clad in Tulip Blend brick. We added white perforated corrugated metal panels to the lower level to hide the old uneven brick and to highlight the second floor by making it appear to float above the ground floor,” said Michael Wyetzner, one of the firm’s founding partners. “The metal also masks the uneven pattern of existing windows, allowing sunlight in during the day emitting a soft glow in the evening.

“We also combined the two windows on the front façade to create one long window and needed to remove the brick above the window and replace it,” Wyetzner continued. “We went to the brick yard to select brick we thought

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DESIGN TRENDS | HEALTHCARE FACILITIES would give a perfect match. We also added a new canopy at the entrance that becomes the ceiling plane on the interior.”

During construction, the two-story brick building was completely gutted to accommodate new exam and consultation rooms. The main circulating corridor on both floors is located along the perimeter of the cross street to allow natural light to enter into the patient area. Waiting rooms on the first and second floor allow ample amounts of controlled natural light into the space.

With the interior highly visible from the outside, the client wanted a bright and inviting space. Michielli + Wyetzner incorporated Sierra Shadowstone on the entry wall as part of the hospital’s “brand.” In addition, the firm used an illuminated

About the firm: [BELOW]

A new canopy at the clinic entrance becomes the ceiling plane on the interior.

Michielli + Wyetzner Architects, New York, was established in 2004. The firm works mainly in university, cultural, public, and healthcare facilities design. With just a small staff of nine, Michielli + Wyetzner has earned an impressive number of awards—at least 10—including an AIA National Healthcare Design Honor Award in 2015 for the New York Hospital Queens Astoria Primary Care Clinic.

Project Team: • MEP Engineer—ME Engineers • Structural Engineer—Engineering Group Associates • General Contractor—PM Construction

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The firm used an illuminated polycarbonate ceiling that calls attention to the building in the neighborhood.

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Michielli + Wyetzner incorporated Sierra Shadowstone on the entry wall as part of the hospital’s “brand.” polycarbonate ceiling that calls attention to the building in the neighborhood.

And a bold color palette was chosen to give the clinic’s interior a strong identity.

Distinct geometric volumes interact with each other at the reception desk and a new boldly colored enclosed stair volume provides a dramatic transition between floors and is visible from the street. In particular, Wyetzner said, he wanted to call attention to the new stairs, so they were painted blue on the outside and the inside.

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FAITH IN MASONRY Kenrick-Glennon Seminary renovation project wins awards

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THE MOST VISIBLE LANDMARK IN THE TOWN OF SHREWSBURY, MO., is the distinctive brick bell tower of the KenrickGlennon Seminary. A glimpse of it hints at the beauty of the masonry buildings on the Seminary campus. These structures look like they were transported to their hilltop location from a town in Tuscany.

Erected in 1931, the current Seminary campus has been the center for the education of young men entering the Catholic priesthood for 85 years. The Seminary underwent a renovation from 2011-2012. This project won awards of merit from both the American Institute of Architects and the St. Louis Landmarks Association in 2013. Masonry not only played a major role in the construction of the original Seminary complex, but also in the renovations and upgrades. “Our use of masonry on this project was an obvious choice. The beauty and durability of that original building was tied to its own masonry construction. Using a well-matched brick to continue the building’s sense of timelessness and permanence, and have our addition feel equal in w w w.masonr ydesignmaga zine.com

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Erected in 1931, the current Seminary campus has been the center for the education of young men entering the Catholic priesthood for 85 years.

All photos courtesy of the Masonry Institute of St. Louis.

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Great care was taken to select a blend of bricks for the new addition.

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The original construction in 1930 was completed by Fred Daues, Sr. of Daues Contracting Company. character—and yet part of the whole complex—was important to us,” said Brendan Smith, project architect for Cannon Design.

The Seminary’s distinctive, original undergraduate building features a multi-wythe brick construction that uses up to six wythes of brick toward its base. Expansion plans on this project called for the construction of a new addition to fit in a space between two of the building’s wings.

Cannon Design chose a cavity wall system using a CMU load-bearing wall with a brick veneer for this three-story addition. The intent was to blend in with the original building, but not mimic it.

“Space was at a premium; the inches counted,” said Smith. “Using CMU as a back up to the face brick allowed us to use those exterior walls both for primary structural support and for shear. We got a cleaner layout and a better use of space than we would have if we had used perimeter steel framing.”

The masonry bearing walls and flat concrete slab construction allowed the contractors to match the floor-to-floor heights of the original building while still allowing enough ceiling space for modern HVAC systems.

The choice of brick on this addition was critical, as the original brick was no longer available. The

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“Using a well-matched brick to continue the building’s sense of timelessness and permanence, and have our addition feel equal in character—and yet part of the whole complex—was important to us,” said Brendan Smith, project architect for Cannon Design.

design and construction team studied numerous options before settling on a blend of 67-percent Shadow-Tex and 33-percent Light Autumn brick (both from Midwest Block and Brick) that was blended at the plant.

“Danielle Bach, architectural rep for Midwest Block and Brick, did a great job of finding the right brick for this project,” said Smith. “She really nailed it.”

Brian Bell, project manager for general contractor BSI credits the masons from John J. Smith Masonry for their craftsmanship and dedication on this project.

“Smith Masonry did multiple mock-ups to help us arrive at a match for the existing brick,” said Bell. “It was worth the effort to go the distance and get this match. It is remarkable that it is an almost seamless transition to an existing 80-year old wall.”

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The original building is on the right, and the new building is on the left.

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The distinctive bell tower makes the seminary a highly visible landmark in Shrewsbury.

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A new ADA-compliant entrance is made of structural masonry accented with granite walls.

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The building’s original staircase had to be rebuilt to com ply with current codes.

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Granite walls and granite bench give the entrance an additional use as a common space.

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Randy Rathert, director of building and real estate for the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, served as the owner’s representative on this project. He appreciated the level of craftsmanship displayed not only on the construction of the new addition, but on all of the renovation work involved in this project. “The craftsmanship speaks for itself,” he said. “Everybody involved in the project enjoyed restoring this architectural treasure.

It showed in the quality of their workmanship and the pride they took in their work. Smith is a good masonry contractor. I have worked with them on numerous projects over my career.”

David Tarter served as superintendent and foreman on this project for John J. Smith Masonry, while Chris Nyland and Mike Healey also shared foreman duties.

Masonry provided additional solutions to this sprawling renovation project. Modernizing entrances on this historic structure for handicapped access without taking away from the building’s original beauty with an ill-fitting addition required a high degree of craftsmanship.

The main entrance to the undergraduate building was converted from a staircase into a switchback ramp that also functions as a common space.

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ant entrance with granite ramps and walls was added to a courtyard area on the building’s interior. The new stone ramps blend seamlessly with the original architecture.

The masons built the structures for new handicap lifts on the east and west sides of the sanctuary wing. They also added a new entry way on the west side of the sanctuary. A new, taller and steeper staircase was built to accommodate this new lift.

Modernizing entrances on this historic structure required a high degree of craftsmanship.

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Project at a glance

The original power plant was converted to a student lounge and rec center.

Owner Archdiocese of St. Louis

Architect Cannon Design

General Contractor BSI Constructors, Inc.

Mason Contractor John J. Smith Masonry

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Tuckpointing James G. Staat Tuckpointing and Waterproofing

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The campus’s original power plant was repurposed to a student lounge and recreation center. Saving this building’s original brick for reuse whenever possible was an important part of this project.

“We have people who know how to take masonry apart and save it, rather than just tear things down,” said Tarter.

The masons built a three-story elevator shaft inside the building. A new handicap accessible entrance ramp featuring block footings, brick veneer, and limestone capping was installed on the structure’s main entrance. The building’s smokestack was capped and tuck-pointed to prevent water intrusion. Original brick and window lintels were removed, cleaned and repaired where necessary.

No detail on this project was treated as minor. While it often is said that work is its own reward, the participants in the renovation of the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary are also proud of the recognition they have received from design and preservation organizations.

“I have been involved in a lot of historic rehab projects,” said Rathert. “This was a very pleasurable project for me to be involved in. I’m very pleased with the end product and the process of the masonry.” wMD Originally appeared in the Masonry newsletter from the Masonry Institute of St. Louis. Reprinted with permission.

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