Collegiate School, New York City
Client
Owner / Developer
Architect
Building Function
Status
APG International
Owner / Developer
Collegiate School
Architect
KPF Kohn Pedersen Fox, NYC
Building Function
School building
Status
Completed 01/2018
Facade Scale
Height
Technical Features
approx. 6.500 m²
Height
approx. 41 m
Technical Features
- Unitized curtain wall, stone, glass, corrugated sheet metal
- Louvres, corrugated and perforated screen
We provided
Engineering
With the award of the contract, we check the contractual framework conditions as the basis for the implementation. If necessary, we adapt the technical solutions to any requirements that have changed – always with the goals of our client in mind.
- Contract review, determination of the contracted services and if necessary, developing alternative solutions
- Operational management, cost and budget audits
- Assessment of technical amendment suggested by the contracting parties, assessment of proposed modifications
- Evaluation of implementation alternatives to the approved diagrams (IFC Issued for Construction Drawings)
- Definition of the main strategic objectives as the basis for a coordinated facade design
Facade system development translates an identifiable design direction and defined project requirements into a coherent technical facade approach.
- Priedemann develops system types, elements, principle details and interfaces and adapts existing systems to the project where required.
- Structural, fabrication and installation conditions are considered as part of that development.
- The result is a robust technical direction for subsequent technical design, shop drawings and production planning.
- Priedemann develops facade systems and technical concepts from an agreed design direction.
- The work considers system build-up, materials, principle details, interfaces, performance requirements, and conditions for production, transport and installation.
- Existing systems may be adapted or project-specific solutions developed and compared against clear criteria.
- The outcome defines the technical system approach and provides a robust basis for subsequent technical design, shop drawings and production planning.
Priedemann advises on the development of facade mock-ups, because the reality of a design under climate, wind and weather conditions is always more demanding than the theory.
- This spans advice on the architectural visual mock-up, the performance mock-up, and on-site testing of already-installed elements.
- Priedemann prepares technical drawings, researches products and materials, and advises on manufacturer selection.
- Priedemann develops the technical basis for visual mock-ups, performance mock-ups and agreed facade tests.
- Depending on the appointment, requirements, drawings, specifications, products and materials are prepared and coordinated with manufacturers or testing bodies.
- For performance mock-ups, the test arrangement and criteria are derived from the project requirements.
- Observations and results are documented and can inform subsequent design.
- Fabrication and execution of the tests remain with the appointed parties.
Different purposes of facade mock-ups
- Not every facade mock-up answers the same question.
- A visual mock-up can be used to consider materials, appearance and the construction of a representative facade section.
- A performance mock-up addresses defined technical requirements and test conditions using a sample construction.
- Agreed tests can also be carried out on facade elements already installed on site.
- The appropriate type of mock-up or test therefore depends on the specific project question and the requirements to be assessed.
Priedemann prepares shop drawings for the contractor of a facade project, based on the already-released design documents.
- Priedemann first checks these documents for completeness and buildability.
- In discussion with the client and design team, all design-relevant parameters are coordinated and, where necessary, adapted to the contractor’s equipment.
- The aim is fabrication-ready shop drawings.
- Priedemann prepares shop drawings and detailed information based on the released design.
- Available documents are checked for completeness and buildability, after which construction, connections, materials, finishes and installation references are developed for fabrication.
- The drawings can be updated during subsequent coordination and incorporated into agreed review processes.
- The service is primarily intended for facade contractors.
- Responsibility for fabrication and formal approval is defined for the project.
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