ICRI – GA Chapter October Luncheon

Guest Speaker Merissa Gamba, PE SE Uzun + Case Presentation Title CAMPUS 244 – Case Study Presentation Synopsis

• This presentation begins with a basic introduction into the Campus 244 project. A renovation and vertical expansion to an existing 1970s office building.
• The presentation will then focus on the retrofitting aspects of the project. Column and beam strengthening along with the introduction of a new lateral load resisting system.
• It will then discuss the structural steel transfer floor along with the mass timber Level 5 and Roof.
• Program will wrap up with discussion of some challenges faced and lessons learned.

Speaker Bio Merissa has over 20 years of experience in a wide variety of projects. She joined Uzun + Case in 1999 and was named a Principal in 2018. Her project experience includes higher education, institutional, public use, commercial, and mixed-use developments. She likes the challenge of unusual and complicated projects, such as the Georgia and Mississippi aquariums, Kennesaw State Recreation Center and the Georgia Tech Campus Center. She is known for her collaborative efforts and understands the importance of good communication and teamwork.