One Riverside

Project Overview

This luxury residential high-rise is located in the historic Philadelphia neighborhood of Fitler Square, on the east bank of Schuylkill River. The 22-story reinforced concrete structure contains 68 residential units, a plaza to the south for entertaining, a green space to the south for a private garden, and an underground parking garage. GeoStructures performed a geotechnical investigation and construction and materials testing for the project.

GeoStructures was hired by Dranoff Properties to perform a geotechnical investigation in late 2014. Based on our review of the available subsurface information and findings from our borings, we recommended a mat foundation as the optimal support for the tower and the plaza in lieu of caissons. Working with the owner and design team, GeoStructures raised the core mat elevation to the top of the rock elevation to minimize rock excavation and eliminate rock anchors under the core mat.

In the summer of 2015, Dranoff Properties broke ground on One Riverside. GeoStructures performed construction inspection and materials testing for the project. The scopes of inspection work included foundation subgrade, rock anchor installation, and cast- in-place concrete testing. The project was successfully completed in early 2017.

Geotechnical Laboratory Testing

Construction Inspection and Materials Testing

Foundation Investigation and Design

Drilling Services and Subsurface Investigations

Our Comprehensive Project Workflow: Step-by-Step Guide

01.

Initial Consultation and Client Needs Assessment

Our team responds promptly to your inquiries, ensuring timely communication and immediate attention to your project needs. We work closely with clients to understand all project requirements, ensuring that we capture every detail and objective from the start.

02.

Development of Work Plan

Our expert project managers extend innovative problem-solving to project planning, resulting in technically-sound, cost-effective work plans to better serve our clients.

03.

Project Proposal and Agreement

We provide a detailed project proposal outlining the scope of work, fee schedule, and agreement terms. The project begins once the proposal is approved.

04.

Execution and Quality Assurance

Our highly skilled team of principals, project managers, engineers, and field staff execute the project with precision, maintaining open communication to ensure alignment with client expectations. Each project undergoes a rigorous quality check by our team of licensed professional engineers, ensuring all deliverables meet our high standards of excellence.

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Project Delivery and Invoicing

Upon completion, we deliver the final project and issue an invoice for the completed work, ensuring full transparency and satisfaction.