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Laurenco Waterproofing some of America’s most recognized landmarks and protecting their historic significance for years to come.
PROJECT DETAILS
Location
Detroit, MI
Completion Date
2021
Industry
Industrial, Commercial Building
Project Type
Below-Grade, Underslab, Tunnel Lid, Split Slab Waterproofing
Systems Used
Applicator
RAM Construction Services
Architect/Engineer
Smith Group
PRODUCTS USED
The CHALLENGE
This multi-structure riverfront complex consists of a central tower surrounded by four interconnected office buildings, with elevated courtyard and mechanical deck areas constructed over occupied interior spaces. On the riverside elevations, plaza and courtyard assemblies required waterproofing protection above conditioned areas, requiring careful detailing at structural transitions and high-traffic zones. On the city-facing side, a large chiller plant located over occupied space was fully removed, along with overburden materials and landscaped assemblies.
The SOLUTION
Following demolition, the exposed structural deck was prepared and waterproofed with the Laurenco system to restore long-term protection and maintain watertight integrity beneath future mechanical and surface installations. The work required strict coordination to mitigate risk to active interior operations below.