Georgia Aquarium Predator Exhibit hero
Georgia Aquarium Predator Exhibit

10,000 sq ft | $126 million | 4 stories | Completed in 2020 Structural FeaturesOne of the largest expansions of the Georgia Aquarium to date, the new predator exhibit adds 10,000 sf of gallery space and redesigns the aquarium’s main entrance.The expansion’s saltwater tank is designed to feature sharks and holds over one million gallons of water.Floor to ceiling acrylic windows provide visitors an immersive experience while learning about the apex predators.Uzun + Case designed the original aquarium structure, and since its grand opening in 2005, Uzun + Case has been the structural engineer for numerous expansion and renovations, including the Dolphin Theater.

Thursday, November 23, 2017 | 1 minute Read
Mississippi Aquarium hero
Mississippi Aquarium

250,000 sq ft | $40 million | 3 stories | Completed in 2020 Structural FeaturesSitting on 5.8 acres, the aquarium is comprised of 7 buildings and 6 exterior exhibits connected by landscaped walkways.The 3-story main building is concrete framed with integral 29-foot deep concrete exhibit tank. All the concrete exhibit tanks are designed in accordance with ACI 350 for water-tightness and durability.LSS equipment is within an exterior yard with an underground pumped drainage system and a perimeter wall designed to hold back storm surge waters.

Thursday, March 23, 2017 | 1 minute Read
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Marcus Tower hero
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Marcus Tower

950,000 sq ft | $450 million | 16 stories | Completed in 2020 Structural Features:This major expansion to the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital campus houses critical and acute care patient beds, laboratories, and surgery centers.The signature curved geometry of the building was achieved using post-tensioned concrete framing.Tower columns could not continue through the large open ground floor lobby, resulting in the need for a system of massive 10-foot deep post-tensioned transfer girders above.Special measures were undertaken to accommodate the tie-in to multiple adjacent buildings.The sloping site and variable subgrade conditions resulted in significant earth retention challenges and also the need for multiple foundation types.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 | 1 minute Read
Amli Arts Center hero
Amli Arts Center

Structural Features Planted landscaping, a structured pool, sundeck, and other luxury amenities are supported on the top level of the parking deck. Tower floors typically consist of 7-1/2″ thick post-tensioned flat slabs which minimizes structural depth and allows for reduced overall building height. This provides significant savings on building skin costs, while still allowing for luxury features such as 10 foot ceiling heights and floor-to-ceiling windows. The concrete flat slab also allows for the slab soffit to serve as the ceiling in many locations, which provides additional savings. The multi-story pedestrian bridge is constructed using concrete-framed structure. This allowed the bridge to be constructed efficiently and simultaneously with the tower.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | 1 minute Read