GMS excels at designing structures to support and house unique shopping environments. From new, ground-up construction to renovation; from white-boxing to full-scale fit-out, we work with a vast array of materials – including architectural concrete, exposed steel, heavy timber, structural glass, plastics and polymers – in order to solve complex interior design challenges. GMS engineers highly customized geometries and architectural amenities, including unique storefront systems, canopies and stairs. Our national and international clients return to GMS for our diverse services, technical expertise, and responsiveness to their individual needs.
Since our New Jersey group first started in 2002, we've worked on hundreds of projects in the state. This is a selection of a few that we are most proud of.
Since our New Jersey group first started in 2002, we've worked on hundreds of projects in the state. This is a selection of a few that we are most proud of.
Blast from the Past: 2004
HFR provided full service A & E design for The Loop- Pizza Restaurant on Peachtree Road in Atlanta. Design featured exposed structure, operable windows, stained concrete flooring, canted, mono-slope roof, 2 story volume with second floor outdoor dining.
The building currently houses Design Within Reach- Modern Furniture Store.
CM&B has assembled a team of the most highly skilled and dedicated construction professionals in the industry. Those experienced individuals are still part of CM&B today, joined by a new generation of talent with the same energy and enthusiasm to lead the company into the future. In addition to the longevity of our people, CM&B has built solid and long-standing relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects and other business partners: a testament to our core values and business philosophy. The breadth of experience gained through this team’s approach shows a range of projects with varying degrees of complexity and unique requirements. No matter the challenge, CM&B understands our clients’ needs and builds on our vast experience to deliver the highest quality construction experience for every client.
Post-Tensioning Case Study - Slab-on-Ground
2013 Award of Excellence: Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
Location: Camp Ripley at Little Falls, MN
Submitted by: AMSYSCO, Inc.
Owner: U.S. Army
Architect(s): URS
Engineer(s): URS
Contractor: Donlar Construction
PT Supplier: AMSYSCO, Inc.
Other Contributors: Pawan Gupta; High Strength Cement- Ed Rice, CTS Cement
Blast from the Past: 2004
HFR provided full service A & E design for The Loop- Pizza Restaurant on Peachtree Road in Atlanta. Design featured exposed structure, operable windows, stained concrete flooring, canted, mono-slope roof, 2 story volume with second floor outdoor dining.
The building currently houses Design Within Reach- Modern Furniture Store.
CM&B has assembled a team of the most highly skilled and dedicated construction professionals in the industry. Those experienced individuals are still part of CM&B today, joined by a new generation of talent with the same energy and enthusiasm to lead the company into the future. In addition to the longevity of our people, CM&B has built solid and long-standing relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects and other business partners: a testament to our core values and business philosophy. The breadth of experience gained through this team’s approach shows a range of projects with varying degrees of complexity and unique requirements. No matter the challenge, CM&B understands our clients’ needs and builds on our vast experience to deliver the highest quality construction experience for every client.
Post-Tensioning Case Study - Slab-on-Ground
2013 Award of Excellence: Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
Location: Camp Ripley at Little Falls, MN
Submitted by: AMSYSCO, Inc.
Owner: U.S. Army
Architect(s): URS
Engineer(s): URS
Contractor: Donlar Construction
PT Supplier: AMSYSCO, Inc.
Other Contributors: Pawan Gupta; High Strength Cement- Ed Rice, CTS Cement
http://www.behance.net/gallery/Restoring-a-Sag-Harbor-Eyesore/8990305
Restoring a Sag Harbor Eyesore, the avanti group
SAG HARBOR — From what will be the rooftop terrace of a penthouse at the transformed Bulova Watchcase factory here, the sweeping views of church steeples, Main Street shops, Peconic Bay and the port of this historic maritime village resemble a William Merritt Chase landscape painting. The vistas are the crowning glory of the long-awaited $40 million restoration and retrofit of the 1881 factory into a 64-unit luxury condominium complex.
The project, built by Cape Advisors, a developer based in Manhattan, was designed by the architectural firm Beyer Blinder Belle. With its high-beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls, it is something of an anomaly in this Hamptons community dominated by single-family homes.
The factory sat vacant as an eyesore near the heart of Sag Harbor for years. Construction on the condos, which will include lofts, town houses and bungalows, began in the fall 2011 and is expected to be completed next winter. The first model apartment, a $3.39 million two-bedroom penthouse, opens this weekend. James Lansill, a senior managing director of the Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, said that 880 potential buyers already fill a five-year-old waiting list.
“It is unprecedented,” Mr. Lansill said, referring to the historic retrofit and the advent of a deluxe condominium with a doorman, on-site superintendent and resort-style amenities. “There is barely such a thing as a condo in the Hamptons.”
Simon Design Engineering is a professional engineering services company focused on providing the latest in client-based concepts and solutions to owners, developers, public agencies, architects, and builders throughout the United States.
A detailed study on the Hearst Building, New York by Sir Norman Foster essentially with respect to its high tech architecture feature. The structural arrangement and its sustainable design set it apart. It was one of the first of its kind when it was built.
GMS has been building CANstructions since 1994, the second year of this amazing and inspiring competition.
Each year, architects, engineers and design students convene to build life-size structures from unopened cans of food, then compete for awards like “Most Cans,” “Best Use of Labels” and “Structural Ingenuity.” All the cans are later donated to City Harvest for distribution to those in need. The exhibit is open through Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Brookfield Place https://bfplny.com/event/canstruction/
Many thanks to the GMS staff and alumni who have contributed their time and energy designing these creative sculptures, and to the Partner for purchasing 25 years of cans!
Whether you’re shopping for a home or planning your next vacation stay, take a look at these homes GMS has engineered.
Among GMS’ extensive portfolio, we bring vast experience with single-family residences in New York and throughout the Americas. Many of our projects are located on inland, mountain and coastal properties including eastern beachfront homes in hurricane prone regions within high velocity wave zones in the flood plain, and pacific beach properties where landslides and earthquakes pose additional hazards. These homes are constructed using timber, steel, architecturally exposed concrete and extensive glass facades. Contact Phil Murray if you are thinking of building your own dream.
This presentation shows a comparison of results of disproportionate collapse analysis for reinforced concrete flat slabs; the analysis was performed using simplified techniques as well as finite element and applied element analysis. The slabs were designed according to the New York City Building Code, which contains structural integrity requirements for concrete flat plate slabs beyond those required by the ACI-318. These requirements enhance the slab’s performance after extreme event scenarios by adding local robustness and providing additional overall system redundancy, therefore increasing the overall post-punching shear failure capacity of the slab. This presentation explains the concepts behind these additional requirements. Examples show the amount of steel added to meet the requirements and how the additional steel can be accommodated in complex connections, where the reinforcing is interrupted by the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
On April 16, 2016 a M7.8 struck along the subduction trench on western Ecuador near the town of Muisne in the province of Esmeraldas. The earthquake caused the collapse of hundreds of buildings some as far as Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city located 260 km southeast of the epicenter leading to 663 deaths, more than 27,000 injured and approximately 30,000 displaced residents living in public shelters. The largest death tolls occurred in the cities of Pedernales, Portoviejo and Manta where 82% of the casualties occurred.
The presentation summarizes the performance on bridges, dams, electrical substations, highways, ports, airports, buildings, etc.
Based on the experimental and numerical studies performed by NIST an Alternative Load Path Analysis (ALPA) guideline is being developed by the Disproportionate Collapse Technical Committee to provide design, analysis and modeling methods for engineers in practice to reduce the vulnerability of steel and concrete structures to disproportionate collapse. This article presents a summary of chapter 3 of this guideline, titled Simplified Analysis to Predict Collapse Resistance. Chapter 3 focuses on simplified analysis methods that can be applied in form of spreadsheets or closed form solutions to predict the collapse capacity of steel and concrete buildings.
This new 6-story commercial building in the SoHo Cast Iron Historic District replaces a two-story taxpayer building. The new steel framed structure features a terra cotta rain screen and glass curtain wall facade system reflects the openness ratio of the later cast iron buildings in the district. The entire 52,000 square foot building is leased by Nike.
Evaluation and Performance of Taiwan Housing and Schools in the Kaohsiung/Mei...Gilsanz Murray Steficek
The Meinong Earthquake which occurred on February 6, 2016 affected several categories of building stock for which risk identification programs have been developed by NCREE.
Mixed-use three to five story structures are a typical building type in the city of Tainan. The ground floor is an open front commercial or manufacturing space, which is laterally a soft story. The upper floors are residential and extend over a covered sidewalk, with column supports at the front of the building. NCREE has an established “street house” program which provides criteria for homeowners to evaluate and retrofit these structures. This program, as well as damage and structural deficiencies related to this type of structure, were discussed. Additionally, Taiwan’s evaluation and retrofit program for school buildings, which identifies buildings with seismic deficiencies and determines whether or not a retrofit is warranted, was discussed.
Seismologists, earthquake engineers and seismic code experts understand the science of earth that moves and the structures built on it, but many of the concepts involved may be too abstract for architects, builders and the public. This presentation offers an analogy to help explain seismic design and presents three different construction techniques used in Chile, Japan and the United States that counter an earthquake’s effects.
The ground exerts seismic forces upon a building following a particular spectral acceleration, like a musician playing an instrument according to a given score. In both cases, there are several elements that determine how energy is transferred, and describe how it is felt.
The world’s population is growing, with increasing proportions locating to dense urban environments. This presentation compares population density and economies of the world’s largest cities with their exposure to natural disasters. We assess the relationship between vulnerability and urbanization, and make recommendations for strategic partnerships for greater investment in pre-disaster preventive measures as opposed to post-disaster recovery.
This presentation presents a case study of structural and logistical issues involved in the adaptive reuse of an early 20th-century skyscraper, and outlines the case for achieving sustainability through such repurposing. Through skillful structural design, the redevelopment of the Woolworth Building serves as a case study of successfully repositioning an underutilized 1913 office tower to serve a new market – luxury residential. The Woolworth Building’s historic context, existing structural systems and scope of the residential conversion is itemized, while particular technical concerns are explained.
A team of 6 comprising Gilsanz Murray Steficek (GMS) engineers Ramon Gilsanz, Cathy Huang, Jessica Mandrick and Joe Mugford, Cerea Steficek from the Earth Sciences department at Northeastern University and Mehmet Celebi from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) accompanied by Sheng-Jhih Jhuang from the National Center of Research for Earthquake Engineering in Taiwan (NCREE) visited the earthquake stricken city of Tainan and vicinity to survey, study and document damage and site-related observations from the recent 6.4 Meinong Earthquake. GMS coordinated this effort with the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), and the Applied Technology Council (ATC).
With many years of New York City project experience, Anthony Pagnotta brings a high level of technical knowledge not often found in NJ offices. Areas of expertise include:
· Civil and Structural Engineering for new and existing structures
· Structural Investigations
· Forensic Engineering
· Façade Evaluations
· Roof Evaluations
· Feasibility Studies
· Construction Coordination and Supervision
· Contract Administration
· Due Diligence Studies
The state-of-the-art New World Center opened to critical acclaim January 25, 2011. The new home of the New World Symphony, this innovative facility features an acoustic music space of 756 seats which can be adjusted to suit full orchestras or solo performers. The theater is equipped as an Internet2 classroom and transmission facility with large acoustic “sails” which double as projection screens. Performances can be projected onto a 7000 square foot screen-wall outside, facing the adjacent park. Other program elements include public lobby spaces, practice and teaching classrooms, backstage support and additional administrative offices.
The structure is steel braced frames tied by the roof diaphragm and is built to resist hurricanes of south Florida.
The new complex at Quinnipiac University York Hill Campus includes a 141,000 sf twin sports arena, a 1,800 bed crescent-shaped dormitory, 5 story free-standing parking garage for approximately 2,000 cars, 26 smaller stand-alone dormitories totaling 636 beds and an 85,000 sf Student Center with the campus’ central mechanical plant in the basement, campus dining areas and student activity spaces.
GMS designed the structure for this “L-shaped” residential building approximately 588,000 SF. The 575 foot length will be built without an expansion joint. The building is cast-in-place flat plate concrete floors supported on piles with a height that ranges from one story to thirty-one stories. The street level will be filled with retail space.
GMS also performed the structural Special Inspections for cast in place concrete, precast concrete, welding, bolting and steel erection.
837 Washington Street is a new torquing tower that rises out of an existing landmark 2-story Art Moderne style brick warehouse built in 1938. GMS preserved the original façade while building a new steel exoskeleton with sloping columns and twisting floor plates. GMS achieved the intricate design by creating innovative plate girders and pre-fabricated frame connections. The structure was thermally isolated passing only the beam web through the building envelope with carbon fiber thermal break shims at these connections.
Multi-objective optimization for the probabilistic seismic performance based design of an example moment frame steel structure is presented. Direct economic and social losses associated with seismic events, which are of interest in the current recommended frameworks for the performance based design of structures, are considered in the optimization problem defined. Three optimization objectives are selected: the initial construction cost, modeled as the weight of the structural system; expected annual economic loss associated with damage resulting from seismic hazard; and expected annual social loss resulting from seismic hazard induced damage. Hazus recommended procedures are applied in the economic and social loss calculations which include the fragility functions used in the damage analyses and injury event models implemented in the social loss calculations. The multiobjective optimization method uses a non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm strategy. The optimization results for the multiple objectives are presented and discussed in the form of Pareto fronts. Engineering demand parameters implemented for the seismic loss analysis are inter-story drifts and peak floor accelerations and are obtained using inelastic time history analysis for the ground motions associated with various seismic hazard levels. To illustrate the design procedure, loss parameters are calculated for an example steel structure located in Los Angeles, CA.
Structural design of a new 11 story,
73,600 sf luxury residential building with 8,000 sf
of retail space all atop the subway. GMS was
also retained to assist in detailing this unique
façade that features undulating curtain wall
surfaces.
The 2-day cycle is commonly used in New York City for residential concrete projects. Given that a floor is poured every other day, instant communication and infield coordination are key to maintain the fast paced schedule and minimize mistakes. The structural engineer needs to be fully immersed in the day-to-day construction process to ensure successful and timely completion of the project. A case study of a 600,000 square feet residential concrete flat plate building will be presented to illustrate the construction process in a 2-day cycle. The typical floor plate consisted of 58 apartments with an average floor area of 700 square feet per apartment, which resulted in congestion of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) components. As detailed coordination of the MEP trades occurred during construction, the structural engineer played a crucial role in ensuring that the placement of conduits and risers did not compromise the capacity and the integrity of the structure. Though ACI-318 provides some guidance on how to address embedded conduits and slab openings adjacent to columns and walls, the provisions were found to be insufficient when dealing with the complexities and constraints present in the project. The construction team communicated directly with the structural engineer, but a formal submittal and RFI process was also put in place for record keeping and to keep all parties informed. The case study will illustrate the common coordination problems that occur in the field, where they are likely to happen, and strategies to minimize these problems in future projects. The presentation is targeted towards structural engineers involved in building design and construction of reinforced concrete buildings. The case study and construction practices presented are from the New York City region but the ideas presented are applicable to other parts of the country. Through examination of the lessons learned, the audience can better identify potential coordination and communication issues in future projects and resolve them quickly as they arise.
Hybrid optimization of pumped hydro system and solar- Engr. Abdul-Azeez.pdffxintegritypublishin
Advancements in technology unveil a myriad of electrical and electronic breakthroughs geared towards efficiently harnessing limited resources to meet human energy demands. The optimization of hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems plays a pivotal role in utilizing natural resources effectively. This initiative not only benefits humanity but also fosters environmental sustainability. The study investigated the design optimization of these hybrid systems, focusing on understanding solar radiation patterns, identifying geographical influences on solar radiation, formulating a mathematical model for system optimization, and determining the optimal configuration of PV panels and pumped hydro storage. Through a comparative analysis approach and eight weeks of data collection, the study addressed key research questions related to solar radiation patterns and optimal system design. The findings highlighted regions with heightened solar radiation levels, showcasing substantial potential for power generation and emphasizing the system's efficiency. Optimizing system design significantly boosted power generation, promoted renewable energy utilization, and enhanced energy storage capacity. The study underscored the benefits of optimizing hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems for sustainable energy usage. Optimizing the design of solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems as examined across diverse climatic conditions in a developing country, not only enhances power generation but also improves the integration of renewable energy sources and boosts energy storage capacities, particularly beneficial for less economically prosperous regions. Additionally, the study provides valuable insights for advancing energy research in economically viable areas. Recommendations included conducting site-specific assessments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, implementing regular maintenance protocols, and enhancing communication among system components.
Immunizing Image Classifiers Against Localized Adversary Attacksgerogepatton
This paper addresses the vulnerability of deep learning models, particularly convolutional neural networks
(CNN)s, to adversarial attacks and presents a proactive training technique designed to counter them. We
introduce a novel volumization algorithm, which transforms 2D images into 3D volumetric representations.
When combined with 3D convolution and deep curriculum learning optimization (CLO), itsignificantly improves
the immunity of models against localized universal attacks by up to 40%. We evaluate our proposed approach
using contemporary CNN architectures and the modified Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR-10
and CIFAR-100) and ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge (ILSVRC12) datasets, showcasing
accuracy improvements over previous techniques. The results indicate that the combination of the volumetric
input and curriculum learning holds significant promise for mitigating adversarial attacks without necessitating
adversary training.
Democratizing Fuzzing at Scale by Abhishek Aryaabh.arya
Presented at NUS: Fuzzing and Software Security Summer School 2024
This keynote talks about the democratization of fuzzing at scale, highlighting the collaboration between open source communities, academia, and industry to advance the field of fuzzing. It delves into the history of fuzzing, the development of scalable fuzzing platforms, and the empowerment of community-driven research. The talk will further discuss recent advancements leveraging AI/ML and offer insights into the future evolution of the fuzzing landscape.
Saudi Arabia stands as a titan in the global energy landscape, renowned for its abundant oil and gas resources. It's the largest exporter of petroleum and holds some of the world's most significant reserves. Let's delve into the top 10 oil and gas projects shaping Saudi Arabia's energy future in 2024.
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Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
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Technical Specifications
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
Key Features
Indigenized remote control interface card suitable for MAFI system CCR equipment. Compatible for IDM8000 CCR. Backplane mounted serial and TCP/Ethernet communication module for CCR remote access. IDM 8000 CCR remote control on serial and TCP protocol.
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system
• Copatiable with IDM8000 CCR
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
Application
• Remote control: Parallel or serial interface.
• Compatible with MAFI CCR system.
• Compatible with IDM8000 CCR.
• Compatible with Backplane mount serial communication.
• Compatible with commercial and Defence aviation CCR system.
• Remote control system for accessing CCR and allied system over serial or TCP.
• Indigenized local Support/presence in India.
• Easy in configuration using DIP switches.
Automobile Management System Project Report.pdfKamal Acharya
The proposed project is developed to manage the automobile in the automobile dealer company. The main module in this project is login, automobile management, customer management, sales, complaints and reports. The first module is the login. The automobile showroom owner should login to the project for usage. The username and password are verified and if it is correct, next form opens. If the username and password are not correct, it shows the error message.
When a customer search for a automobile, if the automobile is available, they will be taken to a page that shows the details of the automobile including automobile name, automobile ID, quantity, price etc. “Automobile Management System” is useful for maintaining automobiles, customers effectively and hence helps for establishing good relation between customer and automobile organization. It contains various customized modules for effectively maintaining automobiles and stock information accurately and safely.
When the automobile is sold to the customer, stock will be reduced automatically. When a new purchase is made, stock will be increased automatically. While selecting automobiles for sale, the proposed software will automatically check for total number of available stock of that particular item, if the total stock of that particular item is less than 5, software will notify the user to purchase the particular item.
Also when the user tries to sale items which are not in stock, the system will prompt the user that the stock is not enough. Customers of this system can search for a automobile; can purchase a automobile easily by selecting fast. On the other hand the stock of automobiles can be maintained perfectly by the automobile shop manager overcoming the drawbacks of existing system.
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2. Samsung (837 Washington Street)
New York, New York
The core and shell at 837
Washington Street preserved the
original two-story façade and
added a new steel exoskeleton
with sloping columns and twisting
floor plates. This $96 million,
55,000 sf structure was awarded
LEED-CS (Core & Shell) v2009 Silver
Certification. Samsung leased the
entire building and has dedicated
28,000 square feet to destination
retail space at the cellar, ground
and second floor levels, 7,000
square feet to outdoor space and
27,000 square feet to office space
on the third through sixth floors.
The retail space features a theater
space, a broadcast booth and
production facilities to promote
the creation of content for
Samsung online services.
Architect: Morris Adjmi Architects
Fit-out Design: Wonderwall
Tenant Exec. Architect: Gensler
3. Longchamp – La Maison Unique
Stair Vibration Study
128-132 Spring Street
New York, NY
A vibration study for a 55-ton steel
stair for Longchamp’s new flagship
store in SoHo. This stair
synchronizes architecture and
structure to form an elegant, fluid
path up to the second floor. The
engineering analysis maintained
the architectural forms with the
lightest, leanest profile possible.
Unhampered by distractions due
to vibrations, visitors to the store
are free to enjoy the marvelous
topography of the stair structure
as well as the retail offerings.
Architect: Atmosphere Design Grp
Designer: Heatherwick Studio
4. Mercedes-Benz Manhattan
Showroom
New York, NY
This mixed-use development
includes 60,000 square feet of
showroom space at the ground
and mezzanine levels fronting 11th
Avenue for the full block between
53rd and 54th Streets, as well as
over 250,000 square feet in three
below grade cellar levels for
servicing cars. GMS serves as
owner’s structural representative
to review the base building
construction, as well as the
structural engineer for the fit-out
of the showroom and automotive
service levels.
Owner: Mercedes Benz USA
Architect: Spector Group
5. 401 West 14th Street
New York, NY
GMS served as the structural
engineers, façade consultants and
special inspectors to convert a
former supermarket in New York
City’s meatpacking district into
boutique office and retail space.
The elevator/stair core was
relocated to maximize the
occupiable floor area and a 5,200
sf penthouse was added behind
the existing rooftop billboard,
which remained in place during
construction. The building has
new windows, a new storefront
system and a new steel framed
glass canopy. A large portion of
the building was modified for a
high-end retail tenant. This work
included the creation of a three-
story atrium by removing an
existing column, reinforcing the
spandrel framing and supporting a
new glass spiral stair.
Architect (Building): Cook + Fox
Retail: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
6. Topshop / Topman
New York, NY
GMS served as the structural
engineer to renovate Topshop /
Topman’s first New York store on
Broadway in Manhattan’s Soho
district. The store occupies 6
floors covering 50,000 square feet,
including new mezzanines,
escalator and stairs.
Architect: INARCH
7. Uniqlo – Fifth Avenue Flagship
New York, NY
GMS served as the structural
engineer and consulted on the
curtainwall and interior glass
design for Uniqlo USA’s global
flagship store on Fifth Avenue and
53rd Street in Manhattan. The
store occupies 3 floors covering
89,000 square feet.
The design featured extensive
reinforcing of the building lateral
system in order to create an eight
bay atrium opening on two floors,
leading shoppers to the third floor
retail area. GMS also designed the
support for the new elevators,
escalators, specially detailed stairs
with back-lit risers and some
unique design features for this
store including the platforms for
rotating mannequins.
Architect: Gensler
8. Times Square Retail
New York, NY
Having served as structural
engineer and curtain wall
consultant for the previous retail
tenant a decade earlier, GMS
provided structural services for the
landlord to convert the space back
to “white box” condition and
improve the space by extending
the basement and demising the
area into smaller stores.
We then served the “sister”
tenants for a new 51,000 sf
flagship and a new 52,000 sf
flagship within the block long
building. The fast-track schedule
and complicated coordination
issues require the extensive
participation of GMS in all aspects
of the design and construction.
Architects:
Gertler & Wente Architects,
Chipman Design Architecture
9. The Cubes
1095 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY
GMS created a new 85 foot tall 3-
story annex and renovated and
enlarged the existing plaza. GMS
also relocated the existing MTA
entry to the east and enclosed it
within the 1095 tower. The annex
and plaza reconstruction were
completed in 2013 and the MTA
relocation and the lobby
renovation within 1095 were
completed in 2016. The main entry
was relocated to the plaza side of
the tower, resulting in a double-
height lobby and improved retail
spaces.
Architect: MdeAS
10. Suitsupply
Various Locations
GMS has provided structural
design and special inspection
services for Suitsupply at its
numerous retail locations across
the country since 2016. Work
included redevelopment of
existing properties for the store's
new interior fitout as well as new
storefront design. GMS helped
Suitsupply open stores in
California, New York, Texas,
Virginia and Massachusetts.
Architect: Atmosphere Design
Group
11. 529 Broadway – Nike Soho
New York, NY
Within the existing walls of a
former two story structure, Nike’s
new five story 55,000 square foot
retail experience, with accessory
office space and a terrace, rises to
six stories. The total framed area
of the development is
approximately 61,400 square feet.
The complex terracotta rain
screen, transforms from what
looks like masonry with punched
windows on Spring Street, to a
modern glass curtainwall as it
wraps the corner at Broadway. The
exposed steel moment frame
structure is fully integrated into
the interior design. GMS provided
structural engineering, interaction
with the MTA, special inspection
and construction monitoring
services. The store opened in
November 2016.
Core & Shell Architect: BKSK
Tenant Architect: TPG Architecture
12. Porcelanosa
202 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Porcelanosa’s new US Flagship
required the full gut renovation of
the existing six-story building
located at 202 Fifth Avenue. The
structural renovation removed the
center row of columns for the full
height of the building, reinforced
the exterior walls and reframed
seven new floors to span clear
across the building. The 18,000
square foot structure has been
transformed into a trade/retail
showroom with accessory office
spaces.
GMS provided structural
engineering, façade and
waterproofing consulting, special
inspection and construction
monitoring services.
Architect: Foster + Partners
13. Barneys New York
101 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY
This gut renovation of four floors
in this 1920’s era structure
included removing existing
columns, new exterior canopy,
new rooftop equipment, load
testing and evaluation of existing
floors to increase the live load
capacity, design of 3-story helical
stair (with major fabrication
performed in China) and new
elevators.
Architects:
Stephen Harris Architects,
Lalire March Architects
14. House of Bumble
New York, NY
The House of Bumble was
reconstructed and renovated in
1995, after fire destroyed the
building. The reconstruction was
used to unify the separate floors
and spaces into one cohesive unit.
Structural engineering services
were provided for the stairs,
mezzanine, and art wall. The
House of Bumble won the
Wallpaper Magazine Design Award
for Best Salon in 2004.
Architect: Anderson Architects
15. H&M - 589 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has
opened its biggest store to date, in
Manhattan’s 589 Fifth Avenue at
East 48th Street, an existing 1950s
vintage office building that was re-
clad with an aluminum and glass
curtain wall around 1990. GMS
served as structural engineer for
the 57,000 sf retail store. The
renovation included new
storefront, new escalators,
extending elevators and review of
office floors to convert to retail
use.
Architect: TEK Architects PC
16. Holly Hunt Showroom & Gallery
150 East 58th Street
New York, NY
Renovation of gallery and
showroom.
Architect: Beyer Blinder Belle
17. Issey Miyake Headquarters
119 Hudson Street
New York, NY
Renovation of a 1880s fruit store
and warehouse into 15,000 square
feet of retail store, showroom and
offices. The renovation included
installation of glass floor panels
and sliding glass wall panels, a new
stair and elevator.
Architect: G Tects, Frank Gehry
18. Louis Vuitton
Americana Manhasset
Manhasset, NY
GMS provided structural
engineering services for the
renovation of a 7718 sf. retail
space and worked with the
fabricator to provide engineering
calculations for the new glass
storefront and display windows.
Architect: Atmosphere Design
Group
19. Mercedes-Benz
37-14 36th Street
Long Island City, NY
GMS is providing structural
engineering services for the core
and shell of a new building of
approximately 162,000 sf with 10
stories, plus a full cellar. The
building will include a new car
showroom with service / repair
area and parking garage above.
The upper levels and the roof will
be designed for residential
occupancy. The project is adjacent
to the subway lines running along
Northern Boulevard, so approval
of the MTA will be required to
obtain construction permits.
Architect: Montroy Andersen
DeMarco
20. Volkswagen Audi Manhattan
Showroom
New York, NY
This dual-brand automotive
dealership facility at 798 11th
Avenue, consists of a renovation of
a six-story 260,000 sf concrete
building consisting of two
structures built side by side. The
project consists of Core & Shell
and exterior façade work,
including new staircases, new
elevators, new mezzanine at 2nd
floor area to be removed, new
cooling tower, and reconfiguration
of existing car ramps.
Architect: Spector Group
21. Tom Ford
672 Madison Avenue, New York
GMS provided structural
engineering services for the
renovation of the lower floors of
the former Helmsley Carlton
House for the New York City
flagship of Tom Ford. The new
store includes a new architectural
stair up to the second floor. GMS
designed the curved feature stair
supported only at the base and
second floor, the stair opening,
reinforced the retail floors for an
increased deflection requirement
and provided structural demolition
drawings and structural special
inspection services. We also
designed the new two story height
space at the entry which required
partial demolition of the existing
2nd floor slab as well as reinforcing
for the corner column that became
un-braced by the removal of the
slab.
Architect: Atmosphere Design
Group
22. GMS is a multi-disciplinary, structural
engineering and building envelope consulting
firm headquartered in New York City, with
offices in Los Angeles, California and
Bloomfield, New Jersey. We take great pride
in our expertise in structural design, façade
consulting, special inspections, construction
administration, forensic analysis, component
and systems engineering and engineering for
construction logistics. Since our inception in
1991, GMS has won over 250 project awards
and has had the privilege of working with
many talented architects, including nine
Pritzker Prize winners.
Above all else, GMS strives to provide
outstanding service and technical
excellence. We listen to our Clients,
collaborate with designers and confer with
builders to ensure successful projects.
We listen, we investigate and we solve; we
approach Client expectations with open
minds and explore creative options to find
the right solutions for every project,
regardless of size, complexity and material.
Our staff collaborates with teams across the
country, across disciplines and across our
offices. Expertise is shared throughout the
firm, via discussions and augmented by our
network intranet. We share our knowledge
through case study presentations in-house,
writing for national publications, contributing
to local, state and national codes, and
speaking at conferences across the country.
We believe the best solutions are created by
teams – let us know how we can help you.
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837 Washington Street / Samsung Experience
New York, NY
Building Architect: Morris Adjmi Architects
Longchamp – La Maison Unique
New York, NY
Architect: Atmosphere Design Group
Designer: Heatherwick Studio
Mercedes-Benz Manhattan Showroom
New York, NY
Architect: Spector Group
401 West 14th Street
New York, NY
Architect (Base Building): Cook + Fox Architects
Architect (High-end Retail Tenant): Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Architect (Boutique Office): Gensler NY
Topshop / Topman
New York, NY
Architect: INARCH
Uniqlo – Fifth Avenue Flagship
New York, NY
Architect: Gensler
Gap & Old Navy Flagship Stores – Times Square
New York, NY
Landlord's Architect: Carlton Architecture and Interior Design
Tenant's Architect: Chipman Design Architects