Sector: Buildings<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n
\nClient: <\/span>San Francisco Investments<\/span><\/h5>\n
\n\u00a0<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/i>Cartagena, Colombia<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n \n SOLUTION IMPLEMENTED\n <\/div>\n\n \n TOP DOWN\n <\/div>\n\n \n Top-down construction method\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.soletanche-bachy-colombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/10\/DJI_0025-1-scaled.jpg\")
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Project details:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Cartagena, located in the historic Getseman\u00ed district, presented an exceptional challenge due to its proximity to the sea, the presence of heritage buildings and the complex geometry of the excavation.<\/p>\n
For San Francisco Investments, GEO developed a top-down solution covering an area of approximately 3,600 m\u00b2, combining ground preparation works with nearly 10,000 m\u00b2 of diaphragm walls and deep foundations using piles, barrettes and micropiles.<\/p>\n
The solution enabled approximately 20,500 m\u00b3 of excavation beneath the slabs, while controlling uplift pressure, water ingress and potential movements of adjacent structures.<\/p>\n
The project is part of an approximately 30,000 m\u00b2 hotel complex combining historic buildings with new construction.<\/p>\n
The successful completion of the foundations and basement works strengthened the client\u2019s confidence and led to GEO\u2019s scope being extended to include construction of the superstructure, making the project a benchmark for integrated solutions, from deep foundations through to the structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
A 6.5 m-deep excavation carried out in a sensitive coastal and heritage environment, with groundwater control and protection of adjacent historic structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Tell us what your project needs.<\/h2>\n
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From a specific geotechnical condition to a challenge requiring several areas of expertise, we can help you identify the right team to discuss possible solutions.<\/p>\n
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Client: <\/span>San Francisco Investments<\/span><\/h5>\n
\n\u00a0<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/i>Cartagena, Colombia<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n \n SOLUTION IMPLEMENTED\n <\/div>\n\n \n TOP DOWN\n <\/div>\n\n \n Top-down construction method\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Project details:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Cartagena, located in the historic Getseman\u00ed district, presented an exceptional challenge due to its proximity to the sea, the presence of heritage buildings and the complex geometry of the excavation.<\/p>\n
For San Francisco Investments, GEO developed a top-down solution covering an area of approximately 3,600 m\u00b2, combining ground preparation works with nearly 10,000 m\u00b2 of diaphragm walls and deep foundations using piles, barrettes and micropiles.<\/p>\n
The solution enabled approximately 20,500 m\u00b3 of excavation beneath the slabs, while controlling uplift pressure, water ingress and potential movements of adjacent structures.<\/p>\n
The project is part of an approximately 30,000 m\u00b2 hotel complex combining historic buildings with new construction.<\/p>\n
The successful completion of the foundations and basement works strengthened the client\u2019s confidence and led to GEO\u2019s scope being extended to include construction of the superstructure, making the project a benchmark for integrated solutions, from deep foundations through to the structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
A 6.5 m-deep excavation carried out in a sensitive coastal and heritage environment, with groundwater control and protection of adjacent historic structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Tell us what your project needs.<\/h2>\n
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From a specific geotechnical condition to a challenge requiring several areas of expertise, we can help you identify the right team to discuss possible solutions.<\/p>\n
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<\/i>Talk to a specialist<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Cartagena, Colombia<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n \n SOLUTION IMPLEMENTED\n <\/div>\n\n \n TOP DOWN\n <\/div>\n\n \n Top-down construction method\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Project details:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Cartagena, located in the historic Getseman\u00ed district, presented an exceptional challenge due to its proximity to the sea, the presence of heritage buildings and the complex geometry of the excavation.<\/p>\n
For San Francisco Investments, GEO developed a top-down solution covering an area of approximately 3,600 m\u00b2, combining ground preparation works with nearly 10,000 m\u00b2 of diaphragm walls and deep foundations using piles, barrettes and micropiles.<\/p>\n
The solution enabled approximately 20,500 m\u00b3 of excavation beneath the slabs, while controlling uplift pressure, water ingress and potential movements of adjacent structures.<\/p>\n
The project is part of an approximately 30,000 m\u00b2 hotel complex combining historic buildings with new construction.<\/p>\n
The successful completion of the foundations and basement works strengthened the client\u2019s confidence and led to GEO\u2019s scope being extended to include construction of the superstructure, making the project a benchmark for integrated solutions, from deep foundations through to the structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
A 6.5 m-deep excavation carried out in a sensitive coastal and heritage environment, with groundwater control and protection of adjacent historic structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Tell us what your project needs.<\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>
From a specific geotechnical condition to a challenge requiring several areas of expertise, we can help you identify the right team to discuss possible solutions.<\/p>\n
\n<\/div>
<\/i>Talk to a specialist<\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Project details:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Four Seasons Hotel & Residences Cartagena, located in the historic Getseman\u00ed district, presented an exceptional challenge due to its proximity to the sea, the presence of heritage buildings and the complex geometry of the excavation.<\/p>\n For San Francisco Investments, GEO developed a top-down solution covering an area of approximately 3,600 m\u00b2, combining ground preparation works with nearly 10,000 m\u00b2 of diaphragm walls and deep foundations using piles, barrettes and micropiles.<\/p>\n The solution enabled approximately 20,500 m\u00b3 of excavation beneath the slabs, while controlling uplift pressure, water ingress and potential movements of adjacent structures.<\/p>\n The project is part of an approximately 30,000 m\u00b2 hotel complex combining historic buildings with new construction.<\/p>\n The successful completion of the foundations and basement works strengthened the client\u2019s confidence and led to GEO\u2019s scope being extended to include construction of the superstructure, making the project a benchmark for integrated solutions, from deep foundations through to the structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> A 6.5 m-deep excavation carried out in a sensitive coastal and heritage environment, with groundwater control and protection of adjacent historic structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> \n<\/div> From a specific geotechnical condition to a challenge requiring several areas of expertise, we can help you identify the right team to discuss possible solutions.<\/p>\n \n<\/div>Tell us what your project needs.<\/h2>\n
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