Mr Sergio De Gaetano

Facade Engineer

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20+ years of experience in the cladding industry. Acted as Expert Witness on a number of facade related cases worldwide during pre-action protocol, mediation, litigation and court attendance. Area of expertise: facade inspection and diagnostics, cladding facade failure (e.g. water leaks, glass breakages, structural defects, thermal performance, facade fire safety and code compliance) and facade remedials.

More information here: <a href=\"https://www.thorntontomasetti.com/person/sergio-de-gaetano\">Sergio De Gaetano | Thornton Tomasetti</a>

Notable Design Projects at Thornton Tomasetti:
- Rolex HQ at 5th Avenue, NYC (Arch. David Chipperfield)
- Battersea Power St Development phase 3 (Arch. Gehry + Foster)
- No.1 Court at Wimbledon AELTC (Arch. Grimshaw)
- SNHI Hospitals in Greece (Arch. Renzo Piano)
- Selfridges at Duke Street (Arch. David Chipperfield)
- AS Roma stadium (Arch. MEIS)
- Sky Soho Shanghai (Arch. Zaha Hadid)
- Shard Place, London (Arch. Renzo Piano)
- Koc Art Gallery, Istanbul (Arch. Grimshaw)
- Imperial West College, London (Arch. PLP Architecture + Aukett Swanke)
- Nova, London SW1 (Arch. PLP Architecture + Flanagan Lawrence + Lynch Architects)
- Sugar Quay, London (Arch. Foster + Partners)
- Hazza Bin Zadyed Stadium, Al Ain (Arch. Broadway Malyan + Pattern)
- 20 Grosvenor Square (Arch. Squires & Partners)
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TAE Accreditations

  • Expert Witness

Qualifications

  • Masters in Building Engineering DOTT.ING (1999)
  • Chartered Member, Institution of Civil Engineers MICE (2005)
  • Chartered Engineer CEng (2005)
  • Fellow, Society of Facade Engineers CIBSE FSFE (2012)

Expert Witness Snapshot

Senior Principal at Thornton Tomasetti since 2011, an international firm of world class engineers and specialists providing services on all areas of building engineering. Based in London as UK Director.

20+ years of experience in the cladding industry. Acted as Expert Witness on a number of facade related cases worldwide during pre-action protocol, mediation, litigation and court attendance. Area of expertise: facade inspection and diagnostics, cladding facade failure (e.g. water leaks, glass breakages, structural defects, thermal performance, facade fire safety and code compliance) and facade remedials.

More information here: Sergio De Gaetano | Thornton Tomasetti

Notable Design Projects at Thornton Tomasetti:
- Rolex HQ at 5th Avenue, NYC (Arch. David Chipperfield)
- Battersea Power St Development phase 3 (Arch. Gehry + Foster)
- No.1 Court at Wimbledon AELTC (Arch. Grimshaw)
- SNHI Hospitals in Greece (Arch. Renzo Piano)
- Selfridges at Duke Street (Arch. David Chipperfield)
- AS Roma stadium (Arch. MEIS)
- Sky Soho Shanghai (Arch. Zaha Hadid)
- Shard Place, London (Arch. Renzo Piano)
- Koc Art Gallery, Istanbul (Arch. Grimshaw)
- Imperial West College, London (Arch. PLP Architecture + Aukett Swanke)
- Nova, London SW1 (Arch. PLP Architecture + Flanagan Lawrence + Lynch Architects)
- Sugar Quay, London (Arch. Foster + Partners)
- Hazza Bin Zadyed Stadium, Al Ain (Arch. Broadway Malyan + Pattern)
- 20 Grosvenor Square (Arch. Squires & Partners)

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