Example Projects

Northern Dispensary

Mon, 10 May 2010 08:43:56 -0400

This 1831 structure, built by Henry Bayard and John Tucker, served for over 150 years as a free clinic and is a designated landmark. The original structure includes long-span heavy timber framing and masonry bearing walls; later alterations include cast iron, wrought iron and steel framing. The existing building, empty for six years at the time of the work, was investigated to review conditions and floor load capacity for the feasibility of reuse.

Inebriate Asylum

Mon, 10 May 2010 08:42:24 -0400

Inebriate Asylum, Binghamton, NY
The 1858 Inebriate Asylum is currently empty, but undergoing study for reuse. OSE is examining the floor and roof load capacities as well as the overall structural condition.
Structural repairs and complete renovation of this 1842 marble landmark on Wall Street including movement/vibration monitoring, underpinning, strengthening of masonry and repair of structural cracks.

Battery Weed

Mon, 10 May 2010 08:40:55 -0400

Battery Weed, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, NY

Conditions assessment and feasibility report to repair seawall and refurbish existing pier for a new ferry service to the National Park  Service site.

John Street Methodist Church

Mon, 10 May 2010 08:35:42 -0400

John Street United Methodist Church: This 1841 building was investigated for weathering, deferred maintenance, floor load capacity, and the effect of vibrations from the collapse of the World Trade Center three blocks away. An initial report written shortly after 9-11 had indicated the possibility of damage to the structure; field examination was able to show that the minor damage found pre-dated the collapses.

Maine Bank & Trust

Mon, 10 May 2010 08:32:37 -0400

The Maine Bank & Trust Building, Portland, ME
Conditions assessment followed by preparation of construction documents for the façade repair/restoration of a c1910 ten story limestone bank building; work included resetting of stones and in-situ pinning repairs.