Installation of Jerusalem Stone on Walls, Wood Flooring, Terrazo and Carpet in a Class A Building on the 22nd Floor. This project presented some of the most challenging job conditions, requiring exceptional logistical planning, adaptability, and efficiency. One of the primary obstacles was the limited accessibility for the backsplash installation, which demanded meticulous coordination to ensure precision in execution despite space constraints.
Additionally, the reliance on a single service elevator shared among all trades created significant scheduling conflicts and delays. With high demand for the elevator, material transport and workforce movement had to be strategically planned to minimize downtime and optimize workflow efficiency.
The installation of Jerusalem stone with anchors posed an even greater challenge along with the metered edges, as it took place on the fully occupied 22nd floor. Given the weight and fragility of the material, all cutting had to be conducted on the 11th floor, necessitating a labor-intensive and carefully orchestrated process to transport the pre-cut stone to its final destination without compromising quality or safety.
For this project, we were entrusted with the installation of an ultra-luxurious, high-end carpet valued at over $100,000, all while coordinating with multiple trades actively working within the space. Given the carpet’s exceptional quality and significant investment, implementing stringent protective measures was paramount to preserving its pristine condition and ensuring the overall success of the project.
Further complicating the project were the restricted delivery hours, complicated engineering calculations keeping in mind, the already installed glass doors which introduced additional logistical hurdles. With limited windows for receiving materials, every delivery required precise timing and coordination to avoid project delays. These compounded challenges made this one of the most demanding and complex projects in our company’s history, testing our team’s resilience, problem-solving abilities, and dedication to delivering excellence under the toughest conditions.
Nancy Thiel, founder and principal of Thiel Architecture + Design, is a licensed architect and an interior designer. With 40+ years’ experience working with luminaries in the architecture world, including Michael Graves, Robert A.M. Stern, and Rockwell Group, where she served as a studio leader, Thiel’s extensive portfolio includes single-family homes and multi-story residences, hotels, restaurants, retail, fitness clubs, offices, theaters, schools and shopping centers. She is a member of the AIA, holds NCARB certification and is a LEED accredited professional. Prior to her career in architecture, Thiel was a dancer and choreographer.
Thiel Architecture + Design is an award-winning multi-disciplinary architecture, interior design, planning, and product design firm with offices in CT and NY. The firm’s work focuses on high-end residential design as well as hospitality, contract, and retail projects. Thiel Architecture + Design’s work has been featured in Interior Design, Architype, New York and Connecticut Cottages and Gardens, Connecticut Magazine, Archello, and Fast Company magazines. In 2022, the firm received a Connecticut AIA Excellence award for Interior Architecture. Thiel earned a BA from Penn State University and her Master of Architecture degree from Syracuse University.
