The Loren is a luxury boutique hotel and condominium complex  located just south of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. The structure consists of an eight-story mixed-use building located over a multi-level, sub-grade parking structure.

The project included blind-side and positive-side below-grade waterproofing to handle significant hydrostatic water pressure due to the foundation’s elevation below the water table; high-performance air and moisture barrier systems for exterior walls; and robust waterproofing and horizontal membrane systems for occupied terraces and roof areas.

Acton Partners’ role on the project consisted of review of architectural and related exterior design drawings, discussion and coordination regarding submitted products and materials, regular on-site involvement during construction to address field conditions and review in-progress detailing at the new building, and field performance testing to verify watertightness of installed systems. We consulted for the construction team- HOAR Construction- alongside the Rhode Partners, the Architect-of-Record.

The project was successfully completed and opened to guests and residents in 2022.