Buckling Columns on NYC Pfizer HQ May Chill Broader Office-to-Residential Conversion Trend

Structural problems with one of the largest office-to-residential conversion projects in the nation could signal hidden risks in what has been a lucrative sector.

A ‘widow-maker’: Structural failure in NYC likely to trigger legal battles

Once the immediate safety concerns are addressed, the flurry of claims begin in a case like the East 42nd Street conversion project, construction lawyers said.

NY skyscraper ‘stabilised’ after columns buckle during conversion to flats

The Architects’ Journal NY skyscraper ‘stabilised’ after columns buckle during conversion to flats A 1960s skyscraper in New York City has been stabilised after supporting columns buckled during work on a Gensler-designed office-to-residential conversion The post NY skyscraper ‘stabilised’ after columns buckle during conversion to flats appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia

How Engineers Will Determine Why NYC's Pfizer HQ Conversion Buckled

After the NYC Pfizer building conversion buckled, what happens next? Leading experts in their fields map out what a complex structural failure examination looks like.

Buckled Columns Leave NYC Pfizer HQ Conversion Unstable

Why did two load-bearing columns buckle inside a landmark adaptive reuse project? Engineers must stabilize the building before seeking answers.

RIBA Architecture - Open Door - Martello Tower Y 06122022

This award-winning conversion of a dilapidated Napoleonic sea defence tower into a contemporary home is highly respectful of both heritage and setting. A Scheduled Monument in an Area of Outstanding Beauty, it took a committed multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the design vision remained intact throughout two years of complex planning negotiations.

Jewson - All You Need To Know About Building Regulations, 20072020

A Toolkit Talks session from Anna Thompson of LABC who explains 'everything you need to know about Building Regulations'.

How can point cloud data be optimized before Scan to BIM conversion to improve modeling accuracy?