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Bridging Science and Humanity
Company Profile
Firm Profile
DeSimone Consulting Engineers provides high-quality structural engineering, façade consulting, and forensic services for all types of buildings. Known for the highest quality of service, the firm provides each client with personal, dedicated, and inspiring engineering solutions.
Founded in New York City in 1969, the firm is organized to support clients around the country and around the globe with offices in the United States, South America and the Middle East. To date, DeSimone has designed over 10,000 projects in 44 states and 54 countries. Our project portfolio demonstrates the firm’s dedication to pursuing and developing superlative structures. The firm is also consistently listed on Engineering News Record’s Top 500 Design Firms.
DeSimone produces extremely efficient designs and is known for creative thinking and for outright innovation. The firm combines cutting edge technology with seasoned experience to provide professional services unmatched in the industry.
DeSimone’s approach is process driven, utilizing an open office, collaborative design environment. Technology, communication, and responsiveness are key strengths that facilitate the firm’s commitment to exceptional service, and engender the creation of a better-built environment.
Structural Design
We provide innovative structural design and analysis services to architects, owners, and developers for all types of buildings at all project phases. Dedicated to the successful execution of program design concepts and the optimization of building systems, we have designed some of the tallest and most recognizable structures and have helped our clients realize their vision.
Communication and responsiveness are key strengths that facilitate our commitment to exceptional service and engender the creation of a better-built environment. To date, DeSimone has amassed a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, hospitality, commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, cultural, educational, gaming developments, and more.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES• New Building Design• Renovation/Preservation• Construction Services• Base Isolation/Damping Consultation• LEED/Sustainable Design• Performance-based Design• Peer Review• Value Engineering• Pre-Purchase/Due Diligence• Feasibility Studies• Risk Assessment/Risk Integration
Facade Consulting
From initial concept to full completion, DeSimone’s Facade Consulting team investigates, evaluates, prepares designs solutions, and provides construction administration for exterior building facade components, including roofs, walls, windows/glazing, and waterproofing. Our practice draws upon decades of experience in the built environment for some of the world’s tallest and most elaborate structures. We collaborate closely with architects, owners, and developers at all project phases to deliver facade and building envelope systems that address architectural intent, long-term performance, sustainability, scheduling, and budget objectives.
DESIGN PHASE SERVICES• Facade Design, Engineering & Analysis throughout Design Phases• Condensation resistance & Thermal Performance Analysis• Roofing & Waterproofing Design• Budget & Estimate Review for Facade Construction
PROCUREMENT PHASE SERVICES• Bid Review & Negotiations• Design Assist Process & Design Build Services• Value Engineering
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES• Construction Administration, Shop Drawings & Submittal Review• Visual Mock-up (VMU) & Performance Mock-up (PMU)• Quality Assurance Shop Monitoring & Site Inspections• Special Inspections (NYC DoB/TR-1) & Threshold Inspections (FL)• Existing Building & Pre-Design Phase Services• Due Diligence Review & Assessment of Building Envelope Systems• Forensic Evaluation, Remedial Investigation & Analysis• Leak Investigation
Forensics
With offices working collaboratively across the US, Latin America, and the Middle East, our firm has designed some of the world’s most recognizable structures, while integrating a Forensics Practice of structural, architectural, and MEP professionals, who have handled some of the most notable investigations of the last two decades.
From the complex to the routine, DeSimone’s Forensics Practice is driven by personalized service determined by the unique nature of each assignment. At the heart of our work is the thorough investigation of damage or failure of structures, building systems, and equipment. Our experts also regularly provide legal testimony.
DeSimone’s staff includes a full range of professionally licensed and certified experts in:
• Structural Engineering • Architecture • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Plumbing Engineering • Fire Protection Engineering • Power Generation & Distribution • Facade Engineering, Analysis, & Design • Waterproofing, Cladding, & Roofing Design • Building Envelope Evaluation & Repair Design • Forensic Evaluation & Repair Design • Construction Sequencing & Means and Methods • Building Commissioning• Building Envelope Commissioning• Building Code Requirement Analysis
FORENSIC SERVICES• Complex Property & Liability Losses• Buildings & Equipment• Construction Defect• Builder’s Risk• Energy• Manufacturing• Specialty Lines• E&O• General Liability• Surety
Global Presence
DeSimone has offices throughout the United States, the Middle East, and South America. To date, we have designed projects throughout the United States and 54 countries worldwide.
UNITED STATESAustinBostonChicagoHoustonLas VegasMiamiNew Haven New YorkSan DiegoSan Francisco
SOUTH AMERICAMedellín
MIDDLE EASTAbu DhabiDubai
Technology Statement
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELS (BIM)
Building Information Models (BIM) are emerging as the new standard with respect to project documentation and design deliverables. The living three-dimensional models that are created serve as the dialogue by which design teams can coordinate the systems of a building, aid the contractors on site with real-time visual references and continue to evolve during the life span of the building as a tool for data and systems or even personnel management.
DeSimone has completed several projects where BIM technology was a key focus of the design and construction. These projects were very successful in minimizing and eliminating construction change orders that result from coordination inconsistencies. DeSimone actively works in CATIA, Digital Project, Rhinoceros, Revit and 3D AutoCAD as BIM platforms.
Sustainability
With the ongoing industry focus on sustainability, DeSimone has devoted significant resources towards understanding green issues as they apply to building design. DeSimone continuously stresses optimization as a means to reduce energy and material use, thus minimizing a project’s environmental impact. Our efforts in combination with our extensive sustainable experience allow us to fully support and advance our clients’ green agendas in our practice and within our work. DeSimone is a United States Green Building Council National member organization, and we promote utilization of both the LEED and ISO rating systems within our projects. While the utilization of these standards represents a basic framework for sustainable design, we prefer instead to focus on definitive performance-based goals on a project-by-project basis. We are also engaged in ongoing efforts to improve our industry’s sustainable impact both inside and outside of our firm. Numerous employees are involved in local industry organizations and their efforts to establish and improve green guidelines as they apply to structural engineering. We also utilize in-house education to improve our understanding of those technologies and innovations that are making sustainability increasingly more achievable. DeSimone also fully promotes sustainability within our built environment. We strive to minimize our impact on the environment by endorsing sustainable and conservation ideals throughout all of our operations.
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Portfolio
50 West New York, New York
CLIENTTime Equities, Inc. ARCHITECTJAHNSLCE Architects
TYPEResidential
170 Amsterdam Avenue New York, New York
CLIENTEquity Residential ARCHITECTHandel Architects, LLP
TYPEResidential
220 Central Park South New York, New York
CLIENTVornado Realty Trust ARCHITECTRobert A.M. Stern ArchitectsSLCE Architects, LLP
TYPEResidential
520 West 28th Street New York, New York
CLIENTThe Related Companies ARCHITECTZaha Hadid ArchitectsIsmael Leyva Architects, P.C.
TYPEResidential
860 Washington Street New York, New York
CLIENTProperty Group Partners ARCHITECTJames Carpenter Design AssociatesAdamson Associates
TYPEOffice
1000 Museum Miami, Florida
CLIENT1000 Biscayne Tower, LLC ARCHITECTZaha Hadid ArchitectsODP Architects
TYPEResidential
AC Hotel by Marriott South San Francisco, California
CLIENTOTO Development ARCHITECTCallisonRTKL
TYPEHospitality
Al Maryah Tower Abu Dhabi, UAE
CLIENTAl Hilal Bank ARCHITECTGoettsch Partners
TYPEOffice
Allianz Tower Istanbul, Turkey
CLIENTRenaissance Development ARCHITECTFXCollaborative
TYPEOffice
Atlantis I-III Paradise Island, The Bahamas
CLIENTKerzner International, Ltd. ARCHITECTWATGHKS, Inc.EDSA, Inc.
TYPEHospitality
Aventura Mall Expansion Aventura, Florida
CLIENTTurnberry Associates ARCHITECTJPRA ArchitectsCarlos Zapata Studio
TYPERetail
Building 1 Honeycomb New Providence, The Bahamas
CLIENTAlbany Condominium Developer, Ltd. ARCHITECTBjarke Ingels GroupMichael Diggiss Architects
TYPEResidential
Centra at Metropark Iselin, New Jersey
CLIENTSiemens USA ARCHITECTKohn Pedersen Fox Associates
TYPEOffice
Empire Outlets Staten Island, New York
CLIENTBFC Partners ARCHITECTSHoP Architects
TYPERetail
Faena Forum Miami Beach, Florida
CLIENTFaena Properties ARCHITECTOMARevuelta Architecture International
TYPECultural
Flushing Commons Flushing, New York
CLIENTRockefeller Group DevelopmentF&T Group ARCHITECTHandel Architects, LLPPerkins Eastman (Phase 1)
TYPEMixed-Use
Four Seasons Tower, San Francisco San Francisco, California
CLIENTMillennium PartnersWDG Ventures ARCHITECTHandel Architects, LLPDel Camp & Maru
TYPEHospitality
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl Abu Dhabi, UAE
CLIENTArabian Construction Company ARCHITECTDennis Lems Architects Associates
TYPEHospitality
Grove at Grand Bay Coconut Grove, Florida
CLIENTTerra Group ARCHITECTBjarke Ingels GroupNichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe Associates
TYPEResidential
International Gem Tower New York, New York
CLIENTExtell Development Company ARCHITECTSkidmore, Owings & Merrill
TYPEOffice
King Abdullah Financial District Museum of the Built Environment Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
CLIENTRayadah Investment Company ARCHITECTFXCollaborative
TYPECultural
Las Vegas City Hall Las Vegas, Nevada
CLIENTCity of Las Vegas ARCHITECTJMA Architecture StudioElkus Manfredi Architects
TYPEPublic Sector
Liberty Museum New York, New York
CLIENTThe National Park Service (NPS)Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation (SOLEIF) ARCHITECTFXCollaborative
TYPECultural
Miami World Center Miami, Florida
CLIENTMiami Worldcenter AssociatesForbes ARCHITECTElkus Manfredi ArchitectsJPRA Architects
TYPEMixed-Use
Millennium Tower Boston Boston, Massachusetts
CLIENTMillennium Partners ARCHITECTHandel Architects, LLP
TYPEResidential
Panorama Tower Miami, Florida
CLIENTFlorida East Coast Realty ARCHITECTMoshe Cosicher, AIA
TYPEMixed-Use
Resorts World Casino New York City Jamaica, New York
CLIENTGenting New York LLC ARCHITECTJCJ Architecture
TYPEGaming
Resorts World Las Vegas - Phase I Las Vegas, Nevada
CLIENTResorts World Las Vegas, LLC. ARCHITECTSteelman Partners
TYPEGaming
Shanghai Disneyland Hotel Shanghai, China
CLIENTWalt Disney ImagineeringShanghai Shendi Group ARCHITECTHart Howerton
TYPEHospitality
Shangri-La at the Fort Manila, Philippines
CLIENTShangri-La Hotels & Resorts ARCHITECTHandel Architects, LLP
TYPEResidential
Sheikh Khalifa Mosque Al Ain, UAE
CLIENTDepartment of Presidential Affairs ARCHITECTBayaty Architects - Abu Dhabi
TYPECultural
Sky View Parc Flushing, New York
CLIENTMuss Development ARCHITECTPerkins Eastman
TYPEResidential
Taubman Museum of Art Roanoke, Virginia
CLIENTTaubman Museum of Art ARCHITECTRandall Stout Architects
TYPECultural
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada
CLIENTThe Related Companies ARCHITECTArquitectonicaFriedmutter Group
TYPEGaming
The Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership and Sustainability at Sandy Ground Staten Island, New York
CLIENTNYC School Construction Authority ARCHITECTSkidmore, Owings & Merrill
TYPEEducation
The New School University Center New York, New York
CLIENTThe New SchoolThe Durst Organization ARCHITECTSkidmore, Owings & MerrillSLCE Architects
TYPEEducation
The Standard New York, New York
CLIENTHotels ABThe John Buck Company ARCHITECTEnnead Architects
TYPEHospitality
Vdara Tower - CityCenter Las Vegas, Nevada
CLIENTMGM Mirage Design Group ARCHITECTRafael Viñoly ArchitectsLeo A. Daly Company
TYPEHospitality
W Hotel Resort & Residences, South Beach Miami Beach, Florida
CLIENTThe Related Companies ARCHITECTNichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates
TYPEHospitality
Wasl Tower Dubai, Dubai
CLIENTArabtec ARCHITECTUN Studio
TYPEOffice
Westfield Valley Fair Mall Expansion San Jose, California
CLIENTWestfield Group, LLC ARCHITECTJPRA Architects
TYPERetail
World Market Center - Building C Las Vegas, Nevada
CLIENTThe Related Companies ARCHITECTJerde Partnership InternationalJMA Architecture Studios
TYPERetail
Yas Mall Abu Dhabi, UAE
CLIENTAldar Properties PJSC ARCHITECTCallisonRTKL
TYPERetail
www.de-s imone.com
UNITED STATES
MIDDLE EAST SOUTH AMERICA
Austin11801 Domain Boulevard3rd FloorAustin, Texas 78758T. 512.508.1080
Boston31 Milk StreetSuite 1016Boston, Massachusetts 02109T. 617.936.4492F. 857.263.8477
Chicago150 North Wacker DriveSuite 2660Chicago, Illinois 60606T. 312.493.4100
Houston708 Main Street, 10th FloorHouston, Texas 77002T. 713.377.6043
Las Vegas 6625 South Valley View BoulevardSuite 124Las Vegas, Nevada 89118T. 702.677.3400F. 702.677.3410
Miami800 Brickell Avenue 6th FloorMiami, Florida 33131T. 305.441.0755F. 305.447.9023
New Haven55 Church Street4th FloorNew Haven, Connecticut 06510T. 203.495.8270F. 203.495.8273
New York140 Broadway25th FloorNew York, New York 10005T. 212.532.2211F. 212.481.6108
San Diego12707 High Bluff DriveSuite 200San Diego, CA 92130T. 858.776.9550
San Francisco44 Montgomery StreetSuite 2040San Francisco, California 94104T. 415.398.5740F. 415.967.2329
Abu DhabiPO BOX 105340Al Hana TowerMezzanine Level 2, Suite 210Corniche And Alkhaleej Alarabi StreetAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesT/F. +971.2.650.5668
DubaiFifty One Tower 3rd Floor, Office 307Business BayAl Abraj StreetDubai, United Arab EmiratesT/F. +971.4.514.8330
MedellínCalle 3 sur #43A-52Oficina 1602Medellin, ColombiaT. +574.480.2460