Amanda V. Marshall

Experience

Since joining WJE in 2018, Amanda Marshall has been involved in numerous building enclosure assessments, investigations, and repairs of distressed conditions in existing buildings. She has performed evaluations of brick, terra cotta, stone masonry, concrete, steel, glass, sealants, and roofing. She has developed documents for the repair of distressed conditions and observed construction of the repairs. Ms. Marshall’s responsibilities have included evaluating and investigating existing buildings, writing investigative reports, designing repairs, developing construction documents, and performing construction observation.

Prior to joining WJE, Ms. Marshall worked with Buchar, Mitchell, Bajt Architects, and with United Architects, both located in Joliet, Illinois. Her previous work involved the design and development of construction documents for various residential and commercial projects.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Masonry

• 7 West Madison - Chicago, IL: Observation of tuckpointing and masonry repair
• 227 East Delaware - Chicago, IL: Design and construction observation for terra cotta and brick masonry restoration
• The Old Republic Building - Chicago, IL: Evaluation of existing conditions, design, and construction observation for terra cotta restoration

 

Historic Preservation

• Ramova Theatre - Chicago, IL: Assessment of existing conditions, design, and construction observation for terra cotta and brick masonry restoration
• Pilgrim Baptist Church - Chicago, IL: Evaluation of existing conditions of the limestone and brick masonry facades

 

Facade Assessment

• Olympia Centre - Chicago, IL: Critical inspection of granite facade panels and windows
• 1440 North Lake Shore Drive - Chicago, IL: Critical inspection of brick masonry, concrete, and windows; observation of concrete repairs
• Rialto Square Theatre - Joliet, IL: Assessment of terra cotta, brick masonry, and roofing
• St. Mary Carmelite Catholic Church and  Priory - Joliet, IL: Assessment of limestone, brick masonry, windows, and interior finishes
• Park Tower Condominiums - Chicago, IL: Evaluation of the aluminum-framed curtain wall system

 

Repair and Rehabilitation

• Detroit City Club Apartments - Detroit, MI: Sky Deck Plaza Repairs
• One Boca Place - Boca Raton, FL: Concrete facade panel repair
• 225 West Washington Street - Chicago, IL: Evaluation and repair of granite facade panels, precast concrete facade panels, and sealant
• 1769 and 1819 West Pershing Road - Chicago, IL: Roofing and masonry repair

 

Failure/Damage Investigations

• Fisk University - Nashville, TN: Tornado damage assessment 
• Cresthaven-Ashley Master Association - West Greenacres, FL: Hurricane damage assessment
• El Dorado Towers Condominiums - Aventura, FL: Hurricane damage assessment
• Brookville High School - Brookville, OH: Tornado damage assessment

 

Windows and Curtain Walls

• Wanda Vista Hotel and Residences - Chicago, IL: Consulting for new curtain wall
• Rush University Medical Center New Ambulatory Building - Chicago, IL: Building enclosure commissioning services

 

Instrumentation/Monitoring/Load Testing

• Cable Tray Load Testing - Northbrook, IL: Full-scale load testing of cable trays
• Wind Tunnel Testing - Miami, FL: Wind testing of full-scale mock-ups to simulate hurricane-speed winds

Professional Affiliations

Association for Preservation Technology
Landmarks Illinois

Education

Joliet Junior College
Associate of Architectural Studies, 2018

Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Architecture, 2022