About the author ⁄ Mark Tamaro, P.E.

Mark Tamaro is a Managing Principal and was the structural engineer of record for the Conrad Washington, DC. (mtamaro@thorntontomasetti.com)

From the Top Down

Creative Use of Structural Steel in a Concrete Structure

The Conrad Washington, DC, the capstone building for the CityCenterDC development, presented several unusual challenges to the design and construction team. The combination of a tight complicated site, the need for large column-free ballrooms, and a below-grade loading dock under the hotel tower compelled the team to selectively use structural steel in a predominantly concrete structure to solve design challenges. …

Aug, 2020 By Chris Crilly, P.E., Douglas Schweizer, P.E., S.E., Wayne Stocks, P.E. and Mark Tamaro, P.E. In Feature Comments 0

Virtual Outriggers and Creative Engineering

Reaching New Heights in Mexico

Growing urban sprawl in Mexico’s most significant metropolitan areas negatively impacts the way people work and live, and many are seeking homes closer to work and public amenities. As a result, the demand for tall buildings is increasing in several urban areas, including Monterrey, the country’s second-largest city. …

Jan, 2018 By Chris Crilly, P.E., Mark Tamaro, P.E. and Roberto Stark, Ph.D In Feature Comments 0

The New Nationals Ballpark

Design-Build Collaboration at Its Finest

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Feb, 2007 By Mark Tamaro, P.E., Tom Scarangello, P.E. and Dimitrios Frantzis, P.E. In Feature

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