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The Berkeley Building

Since the 77,342-square-foot Berkeley Building represented the first application of Tilt-Up technology for multi-story construction in this geographic market, it was essential to convey the viability of the medium without sacrificing architectural appeal. Working in a new market with an inexperienced labor pool as well as a tight budget and schedule required close coordination by the design-build team.

The tall windows and strong separation between the first level and top two levels caught the attention of judges.

The entryway to this Class “A” office building consists of a 117,000-pound spandrel panel that spans 44-feet and sits on two U-shaped panels to create a dramatic and focused point of entry. The main entrance door is recessed into a four-foot thick freestanding panel that is surrounded by curtain wall glass, leading into a grand two-story atrium. Textured paint covers the entire building and provides a traditional façade replicating quarried stone masonry. The EIFS cornice bands and Tuscan columns further define the character of the building.

This is the first of five office buildings for the park.

 
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Project Location

Columbia, SC 29210
United States

TILT-UP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Tilt-Up Achievement Awards were established to honor projects that use site-cast tilt-up concrete to introduce new building types, advance industry technology and provide unique solutions to building programs. Winning entries illustrate the variety, beauty, and flexibility of tilt-up construction.

ACHIEVEMENT

2004

The world’s greatest tilt-up structures are featured by the TCA as Tilt-Up Achievement Award Winners. Learn more >

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Project Team (TCA Members)

General Contractor:
 
Concrete Contractor:
 
Architect:
 
Engineer:
LJB Inc.
Leviat
Suppliers:
Victory Bear
Leviat
Tincher's Welding LLC
Photographer(s):

Project Specifics

Project Category:
Office
Building Types:
Finishes:
Features:
Insulation:
Environmental:
Number of Floors:
0
Total Floor Area:
77,342 sq ft (7,185 sq m)
Tallest Panel:
48 ft 3 in (14.71 m)
Largest Panel:
1,070 sq ft (99.4 sq m)
Heaviest Panel:
117,000 lbs (53,070 kg)