Commonwealth Building, Boston
Location: Boston, MA
Owner: Related Beal
Completion Date: March, 2020
General Contractor: Related Beal
Vital Statistics:
Project Value: $4,300,000.00
Wall Type: 30" Reinforced Concrete
Wall Area: 25,000 S.F.
Max.
Excavated Depth: 58'
Project
Description:
This two level basement was constructed as part of an eight story office/retail structure on Commonwealth Avenue, adjacent to the building supporting the historic CITGO sign near Fenway Park. A slurry wall was selected for this site due to close proximity of an old 12” water line, fiber optic cables, and high voltage electric lines. The site was previously occupied by multiple structures founded on timber piles and belled caissons. Near surface foundations were removed prior to slurry wall construction however slurry wall excavation did encounter remnants of these foundations. Two levels of interior bracing were used to keep wall movements within allowable limits.
