Carmelite Monastery

The Carmelite monastery and chapel located in St. Louis, Missouri were constructed in the 1920s. Beginning in 2016, Special Inspections & Design provided structural engineering services for multiple renovation and repair projects for the historic structures. These projects have included the renovation of the iconic bell tower; multiple façade and entryway repairs; and repair of a damaged carport structure. SID’s services have included structural steel design; design and detail of bell tower column and handrail cores; and providing a safe sequence of construction. Because of the age and importance of these buildings, SID has worked closely with the contractors and caretaker to provide solutions to preserve the historic appearance of these structures and ensure that the nuns that reside in the monastery and the many visitors are disrupted as little as possible and able to travel safely throughout the construction.