GMS provides a comprehensive range of inspection services for structures and building envelopes, including special inspections, garage, façade, retaining wall, tunnel, pedestrian bridge assessments, and parapet testing. We have ICC certified special inspectors, NYC Qualified Parking Structure Inspectors (QPSI), Qualified Exterior Wall Inspectors (QEWI), Qualified Retaining Wall Inspectors (QRWI), qualified parapet inspectors, and nationally certified tunnel inspectors. Our qualified staff deliver clear evaluations, code compliance support, and repair design services to ensure safety and performance.
To learn more about GMS inspection services, email us at [email protected] or visit gmsllp.com.
Sharing some views framed by nature, to the Chatham Residence. We love working with the existing topography and natural ecosystems inherent in a site. In this case, the existing forest merges with the home-- the leaf canopy creates arcs of shadow and light that inspired the roof forms; native birch trees and woodland ferns give the entry sequence a lush texture. Scuppers drain rainwater off the roof, expressing season rites of passage as a design moment to celebrate.
Landscape and architecture riff off each other in playful ways.
Structural @gmsllp
MEP @ces_engineering
Landscape Architect @wagnerhodgson
Lighting Consultant @piercelightingstudio
Millwork @elephants_custom_nyc
Contractor @structureworksconstruction
Photography @jakebalston
#desaichiaarchitecture #architecture #modernarchitecture #residentialarchitecture #modernhome #moderncountryhouse #minimalarchitecture #dreamhome #indooroutdoor #openplanliving #modernliving #designinspiration
Grateful for a wonderful evening celebrating the incredible women of GMS! It’s more than just a team, it’s a supportive community where we lift each other up, ask questions, and continue growing together. So inspired by the voices shaping our future!
#GMSTeam #womenshistorymonth♀️ #womeninengineering #womeninleadership
Nestled into a ridge criss-crossed by old stone walls and second-growth forest, this residence celebrates its materials: corrugated aluminum siding by @fabral_fgm and Accoya wood boards by @deltamillworks . These highly durable materials have been carefully detailed to elevate them beyond their typical use in regional vernacular & agricultural buildings. In this project, they express large curved overhangs that capture light and shadow with minimalist precision.
Thanks to the team:
Structural @gmsllp
MEP @ces_engineering
Landscape Architect @wagnerhodgson
Lighting Consultant @piercelightingstudio
Custom lighting @procario_designs
Millwork @elephants_custom_nyc
Contractor @structureworksconstruction
Art Advisor @amylouise_snyder
Photography @jakebalston (first image), @paul_warchol (2nd & 3rd images)
#desaichia #desaichiaarchitecture #architecture #modernarchitecture #residentialarchitecture #modernhome #moderncountryhouse
We find delight in the glimpses and moments that shape broader design concepts. Here, the curved forms of the Chatham Residence define covered seating areas and embrace the natural landscape. Notice the scupper detail- stormwater from the roof is directed to a drywell below.
@jakebalston@gmsllp@wagnerhodgson@piercelightingstudio@procario_designs@structureworksconstruction
#desaichia #desaichiaarchitecture #modernarchitecture #architecture #residentialarchitecture #organicarchitecture
Our design for a new pond pavilion is sited to capture sunlight as it moves across and through the surrounding forest from morning to late evening. One of the viewing platforms extends outward, hovering just above the water’s edge.
Photography by @paul_warchol
#pondpavilion #desaichiaarchitecture #metalsculpture #pondrestoration
We designed this pond pavilion to be a sculptural complement to the surrounding landscape: Light and shadows shift in dramatic ways over the course of a day and throughout the seasons. The structural details are expressed and celebrated.
The exterior of each cylinder is finished in a luminous satin grey, reflecting the surrounding forest and sky, while the interior has a copper-colored finish that casts a warm glow within. Outdoor deck chairs will be arriving soon so the clients can lounge at the pavilion and soak in the beauty of the pond and forest.
Thanks to @wagnerhodgson landscape architects for helping us restore the aquatic life in this spring-fed agricultural pond that was once used as a livestock watering hole. Thanks to the structural engineering team at @gmsllp for helping us bring this design to life.
Thanks to @structureworksconstruction and @kg_fabrication for their care and attention to details in fabricating the pavilion.
Photography by @paul_warchol
#desaichiaarchitecture #pondpavilion #metalsculpture #pondrestoration
This Greenwich residence perfectly balances modern design with natural light and open spaces, creating a seamless flow between the kitchen and dining areas.
Architect + Interior Designer: The California Office
Structural Engineer: @gmsllp
#certifiedconstruction #generalcontractor #westvillagetownhouse #residentialdesign #architecture
Completed in 2010, 510 Madison Avenue was the only class-A office building to be built in the Plaza District in 20 years.
We designed the tower floor plates to be column-free with a compact side core, creating a coveted workplace experience.
More than 15 years later, the building remains sought after for its architectural quality and prime location.
📸: @albertvecerka
Warm holiday wishes from everyone at GMS! ✨🎄
Sharing a few highlights from our annual holiday party, wishing you a joyful season with your loved ones!
#GMS #TeamGMS #TeamCelebration #HolidaySeason
PENN 2 has received an AIA Honor Award from New York State!
"This project exhibits a beautifully composed envelope that balances an elegantly refined tower with an open and inviting street level. The sectional strategy is brilliant; it creates a cohesive, intimately scaled experience."
The AIA Honor Award represents the highest caliber of design achievement for architects, and we are deeply honored to be recognized by our peers.
📸 : @magdabiernat_photography
Introducing 59 Maiden Lane!
A partnership between AmtrustRE, MdeAS, and GMS, this 43-floor 1960s office building will receive a full exterior transformation. The new facade will be installed while the building is fully occupied, dramatically enhancing energy performance and tenant comfort with zero to minimal disruption of day-to-day operations.
"The revitalization of 59 Maiden Lane is a great opportunity for us to utilize the design techniques we have developed over the past 30 years and bring a new aesthetic and high-performance mindset to the building," said Mike Zaborski, MdeAS Principal.
The combination of porcelain and reflective metal panels gradually transition as they move up the building, creating a tapered effect against the downtown Manhattan skyline.
Learn more at the link in bio!
