This complex project involved interior renovation and exterior preservation of a historic (1893) masonry building on the Yale University campus. This project entailed converting a 4-floor chemical laboratory building into a 6-floor computer science center. Using existing floor framing and cross braces, a sophisticated bracing system was implemented to preserve and heighten the 70-foot-high exterior walls. Combined with highly coordinated construction sequencing, wherein demolition and erection of the new floors and interior walls were alternated, external wall bracing was minimized, and cosmetic damage to the intricately detailed and delicate brick facade was avoided.
