One Platte Mixed-Use Development, CO
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided geotechnical, hydrogeological, geophysical, environmental engineering, inspection, and construction materials testing services for the One Platte Mixed-Use Development project in Denver, Colorado.
Key Information
Project Name: One Platte Mixed-Use Development
Client: Nichols Partnership
Location: Denver, Colorado
Completion Date: 2022
Services Provided: Geotechnical Evaluation, Geophysical Services, Hydrogeological Services, Environmental Services, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection.
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The Challenge
Engineering a Complex Mixed-Use Development
The One Platte project is a Class A mixed-use office building located in a growing, multi-modal neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. The site offers immediate access to bike trails, the Platte River, and a diverse range of retail amenities.
The project scope included a five-story mixed-use structure with 240,000 square feet of Class A office space and three below-grade parking levels. The building was to be designed and constructed in accordance with current sustainable practices, targeting both WELL Certification and a LEED Gold rating for Core and Shell.
The site presented significant geotechnical challenges, including swelling bedrock conditions and buoyancy forces requiring specialized foundation solutions. Addressing these complexities called for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary engineering approach to support the successful development of the project.
The Solution
Integrated Geotechnical & Environmental Engineering Services
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, was engaged to deliver a full suite of engineering and consulting services for this mixed-use project.
The building was supported by a combination of micropile and drilled pier foundations and provided with a waterproof structural floor that is separated from the swelling bedrock and protected against buoyancy forces.
Scope of Services:
Geotechnical evaluation to assess subsurface conditions and inform foundation design
Hydrogeological assessment to evaluate groundwater conditions and their impact on below-grade construction
Geophysical services
Environmental engineering and consulting
Construction materials testing and inspection services to verify quality and performance during construction
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, was engaged to deliver a full suite of engineering and consulting services for this mixed-use project.
The building was supported by a combination of micropile and drilled pier foundations and provided with a waterproof structural floor that is separated from the swelling bedrock and protected against buoyancy forces.
Scope of Services:
Geotechnical evaluation to assess subsurface conditions and inform foundation design
Hydrogeological assessment to evaluate groundwater conditions and their impact on below-grade construction
Geophysical services
Environmental engineering and consulting
Construction materials testing and inspection services to verify quality and performance during construction
The Results
Sustainable, Award-Quality Mixed-Use Building Delivered
The One Platte project was successfully delivered with the full support of Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company integrated engineering services. The building achieved its sustainability targets, designed for WELL Certification and a LEED Gold rating for Core and Shell. Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company ability to provide multi-disciplinary services across geotechnical, environmental, and construction inspection phases ensured continuity and technical quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Outcomes:
Supported foundation design on a combination of micropile and drilled pier systems in challenging subsurface conditions
Enabled waterproof structural floor solution protecting against swelling bedrock and buoyancy forces
Supported achievement of WELL Certification and LEED Gold targets for Core and Shell
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