Project Challenge:
The Shedd Aquarium has implemented several massive facility
upgrade programs in order to maintain its competitive edge as
one of the most renowned aquariums in the country. However,
in order to successfully incorporate the changes, extensive
modifications to the existing structure were required.
Project Solution:
Klein and Hoffman (K&H) developed an economical structural
system to extend some of the exhibits below the basement of
the existing facility by lowering existing foundations and
temporarily hanging the columns from adjacent structural
elements.
In order to excavate the existing subgrade, K&H worked
with the contractor to develop an earth retention system that
incorporated grouted soil tie-backs and a reinforced mesh
wall comprised of spray-applied concrete (shot-crete).
New composite-steel floors and concrete walls were
designed as a cost-effective means of creating new exhibit
space below the building.
ARCHITECT: Esherick, Homsey, Dodge and
Davis(EHDD) Architecture
OWNER/CLIENT: John G. Shedd Aquarium
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