West
Ennis House
As part of conservation effort, SGH and Historic Resources Group of Los Angeles prepared a detailed building enclosure condition assessment report in advance of applications for grant aid.
Los Angeles, CA
University of Southern California, Caruso Catholic Center
Scope/Solutions
The Caruso Catholic Center at the University of Southern California consists of the sanctuary and student union building designed in the style of Italianate Romanesque. The sanctuary features natural travertine stone, high ceilings, stained glass windows, a bronze crucifix, and bell tower. As the exterior enclosure consultant, SGH provided solutions to the complicated transition details between waterproofing systems and finishes.
The sanctuary cladding consists of adhered stone veneer over fluid-applied waterproofing with a crack isolation membrane on concrete masonry walls and steel stud framed window openings. The student union building cladding included brick veneer over a self-adhered membrane on wood sheathing. We assisted with the design of the building enclosure and our work included:
- Participating in meetings, including design review meetings for the window details and preconstruction meetings for the wall and roofing systems
- Coordinating details for exterior windows, substrate transitions, roof flashings, and expansions joints between the two structures
- Reviewing details, shop drawings, and submittals
- Responding to contractor requests for information (RFIs)
- Providing details for a window mockup
- Editing window details to improve constructability and performance
- Visiting the site to observe the installation of below-grade waterproofing, wall mockups, roofing, waterproofing, and building enclosure systems to verify general compliance with the project documents
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Project Summary
2012
Completion Date
LEED
Certification
Solutions
New Construction
Services
Building Enclosures
Markets
Culture & Entertainment
Client(s)
Studio One Eleven
Specialized Capabilities
Roofing & Waterproofing
Key team members
Additional Projects
West
Grant R. Brimhall Public Library
Despite previous repair attempts, the library had leaked since opening in 1982. SGH investigated leaks and developed repairs that fit within the building’s original architectural design.