Saint Marys College - Fillipi Hall

Saint Marys College - Fillipi Hall

This two-story, steel framed structure is prominently located along the front of the campus and was built to house the Kalmanovitz School of Education. The building was designed to maintain the architectural aesthetic of the campus while utilizing modern framing systems to give the structure a high level of seismic performance.

Project completed by Doug Robertson as Principal with Umerani Associates

Architect

Ratcliff Architects

Contractor

Overaa Construction

Innovations

  • Mechanical Courtyard Hip Roof

    Steel-framed hip roof with recessed mechanical courtyard. Harmonizes structure and function.

  • Optimized Spread Footing Foundation

    Geotechnical insights transformed costly mat foundations into efficient spread footings. Precision and economy.

  • Efficient Clay Tile Roof Support

    Innovative testing removed the need for plywood beneath rigid insulation. Streamlines form and cost.

  • GFRC Architectural Ornamentation

    Supports custom GFRC features. Integrates with Spanish Colonial aesthetics.

  • Seismic Entry Portal Design

    Concrete portals isolated from steel framework. Enhances seismic resilience and architectural integrity.

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