Matthew C. Salzer

Experience

Matthew Salzer joined WJE in 2017 with a primary focus in building enclosure consulting and evaluation of building fenestrations. He has gained extensive experience on a broad range of projects relating to construction observation, field quality assurance, facade failure investigation, rehabilitation, condition assessment, and evaluation of new and existing structures. Mr. Salzer has also been actively engaged in field testing for air and water penetration resistance—both in a forensic capacity and in the context of new construction—using ASTM and AAMA voluntary guide specifications and test standards.

Prior to joining WJE, Mr. Salzer worked as a project manager for a commercial glazing company, where he was heavily involved in the oversight of project deliverables and schedule. During his time there, he gained extensive hands-on experience and familiarity with various fenestration systems and metal wall panel systems.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Building Enclosure Consulting

• Inova Oakville at Potomac Yards - Alexandria, VA: Architectural peer review
• 1900 Ft. Myer Drive - Arlington, VA: Architectural peer review, submittal review, mock-up evaluation, and construction period services
• University of Maryland, Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building - Baltimore: Submittal review, mock-up evaluation, and construction period services
• 414 Light Street - Baltimore, MD: Construction period services
• Ashby Ponds Retirement Community - Ashburn, VA: Architectural peer review and consulting services throughout construction

 

 Facade Assessment

• Fidelity Investments - Covington, KY: Condition assessment of brick masonry, EIFS, precast architectural concrete, and glazed curtain wall facade
• 444 Seabreeze Boulevard Building - Daytona Beach, FL: Condition assessment of concrete and glazed curtain wall facade

 

Repair and Rehabilitation

• T. Rowe Price Buildings 1 and 2 - Owings Mills, MD: Development of repair documents and construction period services for curtain wall, storefront, and masonry sealant joints

 

Water/Air Leakage Assessment

• Avidian Condominium - Washington, D.C.: Water leakage investigation through roof terrace and membrane assembly
• Element 28 - Bethesda, MD: Water leakage investigation through roof terrace and membrane assembly
• 1919 N. Lynn Street - Arlington, VA: Water leakage investigation through metal panel and curtain wall assemblies

 

Windows and Curtain Walls

• Flour Mill Condominium - Washington, D.C.: Comprehensive window replacement and construction period services
• AVA Van Ness - Washington, D.C.: Comprehensive window replacement and construction period services
• Carleton Condominium - Chevy Chase, MD: Comprehensive window replacement
• Westview at Ballston Metro - Arlington, VA: Comprehensive window replacement project
• Corning, Inc., DV Building - Corning, NY: Removal and replacement of existing glazed aluminum curtain walls *
• Roberts Wesleyan College, Crothers Science and Nursing Center - North Chili, NY: New construction project utilizing glazed aluminum curtain walls, storefront and entrances, and metal wall panel systems *
• McQuaid Jesuit High School, STEM Center - Brighton, NY: New construction project utilizing glazed aluminum curtain walls, storefront and entrances, and metal wall panel systems *

 * Indicates with previous firm

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Architects
Building Enclosure Council - Washington D.C.

Registrations

Architect in NY

Education

State University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science, Architecture (minor in Environmental Design), 2010