Proj Overview

Project Overview

This seven-tier, 547-space parking structure, located within a historical district, had to maximize parking spaces on a limited site while complementing the surrounding historical structures. The use of an all–precast concrete structural solution helped the design team achieve all of the goals for this high-profile project.

The structure includes 60 feet (18 m) double tees, which serve as the driving ramps, as well as 12 feet (3.7m) double tees. Other structural elements consist of stair/elevator walls, interior columns, inverted-tee beams, ramp walls, flat slabs, and accessory pieces.

Most of the exterior spandrels feature embedded thin brick and punched openings to resemble windows. The parking structure’s limestone-like base ascends two tiers, replicating the look of the limestone bases on nearby building. The precaster produced a custom reusable form to create the textured look that was desired while allowing the forms to be rotated to provide more variations.

Precast Solution

The structure contains about 500 precast concrete components. With prominent features surrounding the site that predominate with limestone bases, brick masonry arches, and decorative cornices, precast concrete allowed the design team to incorporate the same features efficiently and effectively. Modular-sized inset thin brick reduced the visual mass of the structure, bringing it into scale with its surroundings while increasing efficiency and safety during the construction process.

 

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Project Team

Architect

Design Concepts, Winchester, Va.

Precaster

Shockey Precast Group, Winchester, Va.

Precast Specialty Engineer

Blue Ridge Design Inc., Winchester, Va.

Key Project Attributes

  • Modular-sized inset thin brick reduced the visual mass of the structure
  • Precast concrete allowed the design team to incorporate the same features effective

Project/Precast Scope

  • Project size: 155,340 square feet
  • Project cost: $7.68 million
  • Contains about 500 precast concrete components
  • Contains 60 feet and 12 feet double tees