100 Above the Park
United StatesCompany Name: Wies Drywall
Project description
Rising 36 stories in the air, 100 Above the Park is one of the tallest residential buildings overlooking the historic Forest Park and compliments the downtown St. Louis skyline. At 518,000 square feet, it features 316 living spaces in addition to amenities such as a pool deck, fitness center, common areas, retail space, and six floors of parking. The tower features a very unique scalloped façade in a series of four floor tiers and leaf-shaped floor plates which caused the contractor to be innovative throughout the entire building process. 100 Above the Park is Green Globe certified and has also been nominated as a finalist in the International High-Rise Awards.
Main information
Sustainability certification goal
Building size
48 123 m²
Building purpose / type
New private apartment
Architect name
Jeanne Gang
Contractor
Company name: Wies Drywall
Main Representative: Roger Ohlms, Project Manager & Dan Wies, President
Specialties: Structural Framing, Prefabrication of Panels, Metal Stud & Drywall Installation, Vapor Barrier Process, Drywall Finishing, Acoustical Ceilings
Founded in: 1971
Biography: Wies Drywall is a family owned and operated commercial drywall contractor who prides themselves on taking care of people and pleasing clients. They service the St. Louis, Missouri area providing services in structural framing, prefabrication, drywall installation, and acoustical ceilings.
Contractors: Roger Ohlms, Project Manager (on left), Dan Wies, President (on right)
Key Challenges
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Unique design of the building.
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Moisture management throughout the build.
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Multiple trades trying to build out floors at the same time.
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On/off delays from COVID.
Key Achievements
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Overall Unique Leaf-Shape and Design of the Building.
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Creation of special rig & platform in order to hang sheathing and build up from each 4-floor tier.
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This project is a finalist for ENR’s MidWest 2021 Project of the Year and a finalist for the International High Rise 2022 awards.
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Project has achieved Green Globe certification.
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