University of Pennsylvania Van Pelt-Dietrich Library -6th Floor Renovation

Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Owner:
University of Pennsylvania

Architect:
Gensler Architects

Project Scope:
This was a very unique project for several reasons.  First and foremost the project was designed around a state of the art glass and steel pavilion that would be the center piece of the space. Web meetings were held every two weeks with the architect to make sure that the architects vision was maintained through the shop drawing process.  To accomplish the Pavilion the ceiling of the sixth floor needed to be elevated.  A new section of roof was installed, than the existing roof was demolished from the inside.  As this was happening the balconies had steel erected on them to enclose and extend the 6th floor laterally.  Two new air handlers were also installed as well as a fire pump