Acquilus Tower & Garage II & Tower III

The developer of Acquilus condominiums watched masons erect masonry block at a rate of one floor per month on the 13-story initial phase of the oceanfront development. GATE worked with the architect to redesign Phase II using a total precast concrete system, which offered both, speed of construction and economy.

The condominium is exposed to high wind loads due to its location on the Atlantic Ocean. In Phase I, as the structure increased in height, the erection of the masonry block slowed down even further. Installation of the total precast system on Acquilus II was not influenced by high winds - erecting precast components to the fifth floor in just six days. Overall, installing the precast took 50% less time than the erection of the masonry block in Phase I.

"In choosing to design the second phase of Acquilus as precast rather than block, speed of erection was a main benefit but the quality and precision of total precast saved us six months of construction time, the walls were smoother for finishing and the vertical shafts lined up perfectly."

- Brian J. Cote, AIA
Cote Renard Architecture

After the success of the second phase, Acquilus III, an eight-story condominium, was designed as a total precast system.

LOCATION
Jacksonville Beach, FL

ARCHITECT
Cote Renard Architecture

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