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Saint Phillip Neri Roman Catholic Church - Bronx, NY
Structural Engineering
Architect:
DCA Architecture
Nyack, NY
Description:
The $20 million restoration of the 100 year old, Saint Phillip Neri church followed a devastating fire.

The structural work required to restore the church included:
  • Evaluating and replacing wood roof trusses
  • Evaluating and strengthening the existing wood framed nave floor
  • Design of framing for a new choir loft
  • Designing the excavation and the lowering of an existing basement slab to create new chapel space
  • Designing new openings through existing 30 inch masonry walls
  • Adding HVC units to the roof
  • Designing the reconstruction of bell tower room and bell support
  • Designing dormer framing & window mullions