Sheladia Associates, Inc.Sheladia Associates, Inc.

George Mason University Parking Facility


Subsection:
Institutional Facility
Country:
USA

The project consists of an extension to an existing 6 level parking structure. The expansion added approximately 91,000 sq. ft. of area, and over 300 new parking spaces.
The project included:

  • Structural precast concrete units consisting of columns, beams, spandrel beams, shear walls, double tee-floor slabs,
  • Brick veneers,
  • Dry fire suppression system,
  • Ventilation system,
  • Lighting, etc.
  • A network of conduits for fiber optic cables for closed circuit television camera security system, security call box system and telecommunications was also provided.
  • The site work involved grading of the area adjacent to the expansion, widening of entrance access roads,
  • Relocation of ticket booths to outside the garage,
  • The addition of a stairwell/elevator tower with a handicapped-accessible route to Pohick Lane,
  • Extensive landscaping. The surface runoff and foundation drainage from the expansion area is collected in a closed stormdrain system.
  • The wetland area lying southwest of the garage presented a significant constraint in the expansion and construction work areas.
  • Sheladia provided design and construction management services.