Background The Coast Meridian Overpass is a 580 m four-lane cable stayed bridge in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, crossing an active Canadian Pacific rail yard. Construction began in March 2008 and the bridge opened on time to 4 lanes of traffic with lanes for pedestrians and bicycles as well. The design challenge for the bridge … Read More
Background The Golden Ears Bridge, a 1 kilometer (0.62 mile) 6 lane cable stayed bridge, is the largest improvement to the Greater Vancouver Area road system in over 20 years. Construction started in June 2006 and the Golden Ears Bridge connects the communities of Surrey and Langley on the south side of the Fraser River … Read More
Background The award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre’s new West building boasts 338,000 ft2 of function and meeting space and has become a showpiece of architecture, construction and sustainability. Key design elements include a six-acre “living roof” that houses thousands of indigenous plants. About 40% of the building is suspended over water with the foundation specifically designed … Read More
Background The Ensenada International Terminal (EIT), part of the massive Hutchison Port Holdings group is a popular choice for companies wanting to avoid the congestion of Southern California’s ports. In 2003 EIT developed a new concept to load grain into ships. This venture allowed EIT to double its handling volumes and increase their loading … Read More
Background Located in the heart of Gurgaon, India, just twelve kilometers (7.5 miles) from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Essel Towers is a housing colony of nine towers boasting over 1100 modern apartments. Surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, a swimming pool and modern amenities, the towers are one of Gurgaon’s most well-appointed places to live. … Read More
Background Bahri Gardens is a lavish 25-floor residential tower located in the prime area of Raouche facing the Rocks, the Landmark that unmistakably represents the city of Beirut. This development exceeded all expectations in terms of architectural design and high-end luxury features that includes unique facilities and a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Ocean. Solution … Read More
Background The Kambala Bayview Center is located in the harbour side town of Rose Bay – an eastern suburb of Sydney, Australia. The centre is a part of the Kambala private school, an independent boarding school for girls, and is home to the school’s successful Early Learning Center. The Kambala Bayview Center project involved the … Read More
Background Known as the desert’s most exciting city, Dubai is the second largest of the seven United Arab Emirates. The desert and coastline are being rapidly transformed to reveal Dubai’s potential as one of the most significant international cities of the 21st century. Situated just outside of fast-developing Dubai City, the Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ) … Read More
Background The Hotel Bellwether was constructed near the Pacific coast in Bellingham, Washington. Three floors of hotel space, a restaurant, a lounge, and a below grade parking structure were included in the design. Because of its proximity to the ocean and water table, water proofing products were needed that are capable of withstanding strong hydrostatic pressure as … Read More
Background EnergyAustralia is one of the largest energy suppliers in Australia with over 100 years of experience. The company is a leader in providing broad-based energy solutions ranging from electricity to renewable energy alternatives. EnergyAustralia operates an electricity network of around 22,275 square kilometers (8,600 sqare miles) – distributing electricity along the east coast of … Read More
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