Jones Pierce Architects: Monastery of the Holy Spirit

Service Details

Surveying

Topographic and as-built surveying performed on approximately 28 acres in preparation of Base Map for design development and construction phases for the improvements to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. SEI utilized survey grade GPS units to establish survey control for the site and checked the existing site control for Vertical (MSL) and horizontal control. A robotic total station was utilized to gather the data required for the Base Map. These include; topography, Existing buildings, retaining walls, walks, planters, ditches, storm water and sanitary sewer pipes and associated structures, curb, gutter, pavement, striping, traffic control devices, all above ground visible utilities, property corners, and any unusual features. Information gathered was then processed and verified for accuracy and imported into CAD format. The Base Map was then provided to our Planning Department to begin conceptual design.

Civil Engineering

SEI was selected to team with the architect for design and contract administration of a 4.2 million dollar project. SEI is providing surveying, 3D Scanning, planning, landscape architecture and engineering in support of site redevelopment activities at the Monastery. The work involves renovation and new construction over a substantial portion of the Monastery Campus called the “Gathering Area”. Existing historic barns are being upgraded with interior renovations along with other new structures to serve as a new museum, new café, bonsai green house, renovated offices and storage buildings, administration building and classrooms. SEI has performed a 3D scan of the exterior and interior of the barns for BIM modeling and to assist in the reconstructions. As part of the program, SEI is providing the transportation/traffic engineering and design to support the new drive configuration and necessary intersection improvements along Hwy 212 and Susong Road. We are also providing all utilities and infrastructure design for the new improvements including septic systems. An overall storm water evaluation of the property is being conducted and a bio-retention facility is planned in the wooded area south of the barns. Additional parking is planned for the facility as well as restructured parking for the dormitory. Landscape and hardscape design is being performed throughout the improvement areas.