Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) and Bulley & Andrews look to present (2) two façade repair projects completed in Chicago, IL.

5:00pm - 6:00pm Social

6:00pm - 7:00pm Dinner

7:00pm - 8:00pm Presentations

Below is a description of each presentation.

The Clare | Façade Repairs

Presenters: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) and Bulley & Andrews Masonry Restoration (BAMR)

Description: The Clare is a high-rise continuum-of-care retirement community located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood that was constructed between 2006 and 2009. The building is a 53-story cast-in-place, reinforced concrete structure. The building measures approximately 589 feet tall from street level to the tower roof. The building has an eight-story podium with parking on Levels 3 through 8 and a roof terrace at Level 9. The residential tower that rises above the podium is curved in plan on the north and east elevations and stepped in plan on the south and west elevations. The facades consist primarily of coated cast-in-place concrete with architectural reveals and window wall infills, and there are several tiers of balconies with aluminum and glass railings. WJE and BAMR are currently in Phase 1 of a two-year façade repair project, which includes concrete crack and spall, façade coating, balcony membrane, and miscellaneous window and balcony railing repairs. Our presentation will discuss our assessment and Phase 1 of the repair project and what to expect during Phase 2 next year.

Soldier Field | Façade Repairs

Presenters: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) and Bulley & Andrews Concrete Restoration (BACR)

Description: Soldier Field was constructed in 1924 and is now nearly 100 years old. In 2003, the stadium underwent a major renovation, but portions of the 1920’s vintage structure remained, including the original historic colonnades, concourses and the façade. Much of the original stadium façade is made up of precast concrete elements cast with an exposed aggregate finish. WJE and BACR currently work together to perform an annual assessment and repair program of the historic façade. Ongoing façade repairs consist of replacement of full precast concrete ornamental/face pieces, localized precast concrete dutchman repairs and form-in-place concrete repairs. The joint WJE and BACR presentation will discuss both engineering and construction related aspects of this project including: façade condition assessment, trial mix designs and mock-ups, casting precast elements with an exposed aggregate finish, challenges associated with the installation of large precast pieces as well as trial cleanings of historic concrete.