Services

MLD Architects is a full service architectural firm with several award winning projects. Our services include design, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration services for both new and renovation construction projects.

In addition to full service building and renovation design, MLD Architects has extensive experience in roof design and consultation. Randy Lewis is a recognized roofing systems expert, and has written articles for Florida AIA magazine and Florida Roofers magazine. MLD Architects has earned an excellent reputation for diagnosing roof problems, and offering corrective solutions. Due to his expertise, Mr. Lewis has provided expert testimony on numerous cases.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Prime Osborne Convention Center Reroof, Jacksonville Florida

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Historic Prime Osborne Convention Center Reroofing
Jacksonville, Florida
Completed 2002
Budget: $1,200,000

Following a thorough evaluation and study of the building envelope, the historic limestone structure was cleaned, joints sealed, and exterior stone treated with water repellent. Water repellents are not typically applied to historic structures, but MLD was able to persuade the National Park Service to allow it on this project as a test case. The steep slope roof and low slope roof areas were completely reroofed. The steel windows were reglazed and repainted. Manausa Lewis and Dodson provided full time observation through the entire scope of the project.

Florida State University Panama City Campus Reroof

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Installed new 20 year modified bitumen membrane roof system. Repaired exposed reinforcing steel, and spalled concrete, added support columns under cantilever stair towers and investigated brick veneer problems at stair towers. Cleaning, waterproofing and sealing pedestrian bridges was also included. Coordinate staging of project with contractor on a very tight site. Project was completed using the construction management process. Provided full time roof observation.

USPS General Mail Facility, Jacksonville Florida


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Jacksonville GMF and VMF Reroofing
United States Postal Service
Jacksonville, Florida
Completed 2002
Budget: $2,750,000

The scope of this project is to reroof approximately 292,000 square feet of multi-level roofing areas. It requires the removal of existing gravel surfaced membranes installed over lightweight concrete insulation on a metal deck.