New Construction

Background When MGM Mirage and their developers were planning construction of the massive CityCenter project in Las Vegas waterproofing was a major concern. CityCenter was going to be the largest private development in the United States, with 76 acres (310,000 square meters) of hotels, retail, entertainment and residential; all sitting atop a shallow aquifer which runs … Read More

Background When Elad Properties set out to build the world’s only paparazzi-proof condominiums for the most elite residents, they knew their high profile project had to shine. Home to Bruce Willis and Larry King among others, the 24 storey building included 78 private condominiums with price points beginning at $2.9 million and penthouses ranging from … Read More

Background The City of Dammam is the capital of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and the third largest city in the country after Riyadh and Jeddah. It is an important commercial hub and port in Saudi Arabia. When the King Fahed Dammam Road underpass, one of the city’s principal road arteries, was experiencing cracking … Read More

Background The Zenith Corporate Park development in Kelana Jaya, Malaysia, is slated to be the city’s leading business centre.  This nine acre (36,000 square meter), fully integrated commercial district is designed to accommodate Kelana Jaya’s expanding commercial activities. Through its combination of residential units, office facilities and retail spaces; it will offer residents a one-stop … Read More

BACKGROUND Situated in the arts district of downtown Dallas, the 80,300-sq ft Wyly Theatre was designed to accommodate traditional and experimental performances of music, dance, and cinema. The 12-level building features innovative design with a vertically organized facility that completely rethinks the traditional form of a theatre. It is a cast-in-place and structural steel framed … Read More

Applying Award-Winning Innovation and Architectural Hardscape Background Several years after designing the City of Burnaby’s Metro Skate Park, which won multiple awards and remains a structural icon in British Columbia, Canada, Spectrum Skateparks went on to create another municipal marvel. This time, it would be for the City of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Much like … Read More

Background Riverfront is a distinctive, high-end mixed-use building that offers the Napa lifestyle to its residential, retail and office residents. Resembling a quaint street that one could expect in Europe, Riverfront is a destination property that offers city living with rural charm. Located alongside a river, the Riverfront offered a picturesque view that was a … Read More

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