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Robin Tarses and Susan Nam discuss the Serena Williams Building at Nike’s headquarters, focusing on its architectural and structural challenges. They highlight features like the underground parking structure, seismic considerations, and a steel tripod structural system for support. The conversation covers the use of sustainable materials, LEED Platinum certification, and innovative design elements like acoustical gypsum board and full-height web nets as guardrails. They emphasize the importance of thorough documentation, coordination, and the integration of new technologies in both design and construction processes.

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