Developed by Carmel Partners and designed by Hill West Architects, this 569-unit residential development features approximately 7,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a 1,500-square-foot community facility. The building’s solid masonry base reflects the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood, while its glass and metal upper floors draw in natural light and frame sweeping views of Prospect Park – striking a balance between historical context and contemporary design.
Following the architect’s specification and the award of the project to commercial masonry contractor Bunlin LLC, IG Masonry Support was engaged to supply a complete package of stainless steel masonry support systems and Cast-in Channel Anchor Channel Inserts, both integral to achieving a robust and durable building envelope.
Despite Bunlin LLC’s longstanding familiarity with IG Masonry Support’s products, the project presented real engineering and scheduling demands. Tight timelines required design, approval, and on-site delivery to be completed within just a few weeks, while certain areas of the building required brickwork to be supported at 2’-5” below slab level – a significant drop placing considerable structural demand on the masonry support system.
IG Masonry Support responded swiftly, delivering first-floor column and second-floor layout drawings within days. The design team specified the TITAN MAX masonry support system – an off-the-shelf solution fixed back to concrete using Hilti HAC-40/150 Cast-in Channel Anchor Inserts – enabling rapid design and installation. For areas requiring support well below slab level, TITAN MAX dropper systems were introduced, allowing a single bracket to be fixed to the slab and drop the required distance. These brackets were also engineered to accommodate projecting brickwork where the cavity transitioned from 4-3/8″ to 3-3/8″, with each bracket sized to the smallest cavity width to manage the change cleanly. Where dropper systems risked clashing with the backing structure, 5/16” Stainless Steel Shims were introduced to offset the bracket from the slab and eliminate the conflict.
The repetitive nature of the design from levels three through nine allowed the full range to be covered within a single drawing set, streamlining both approvals and on-site installation sequencing. The use of stock product throughout ensured rapid fulfillment, with on-site needs resolved quickly and without disruption to the build program. The stainless steel specification also eliminated long-term maintenance concerns, given the material’s inherent corrosion resistance.
Throughout the project, the strong working relationship between IG Masonry Support and Bunlin LLC proved essential – a testament to IG Masonry Support’s responsiveness and Bunlin’s commitment to accurate drawings and swift design team approvals. The result is a building that fully realizes its architectural ambition, delivered on schedule and built to last.
