Ascent Midtown

SGH consulted on the design of the building enclosure, including below-grade and podium waterproofing, brick cladding, metal composite wall panels, exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS), and roofing. Highlights of our work include the following:

• Developed a materials narrative and helped the project team select building enclosure systems and materials
• Reviewed the building enclosure design, recommended ways to improve performance, and developed details to integrate the various systems, including waterproofing at the podium-level amenity terrace
• Helped the project team with their selection of cladding materials and evaluated cast-in-place concrete as a potential exterior wall system
• Helped develop a below-grade waterproofing and drainage strategy, including coordinating with an existing exhaust shaft and egress stair structure for the MARTA transit system
• Developed preliminary target performance values for primary building enclosure systems to support the whole-building energy model consultant’s baseline analysis
• Participated in a mockup of the window wall, metal panels, and EIFS
• Provided construction administration services, including reviewing submittals, witnessing performance testing, visiting the site to observe ongoing construction, and helping the contractor address field conditions