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The firm has claimed world records for a series of 1998 projects: The June 23 demolition of the 1,201-foot-high Omega Radio Tower in Trelew, Argentina, "the tallest manmade structure ever felled with explosives"; The August 16 implosion of the 17-building Villa Panamericana and Las Orquideas public housing complex in San Juan, Puerto Rico, "the most buildings shot in a single implosion ...
Studies show that back-building and remounting plans for building units (i.e., re-use of pre-fabricated concrete) is an alternative for a kind of construction which protects resources and saves energy. Especially long-living, durable, energy-intensive building materials, such as concrete, can be kept in the life-cycle longer through recycling.
The Streamline Moderne building was one of the few buildings constructed in an Art Deco style that remained in Columbus until the 21st century. Its consulting architect was Charles W. Cloud. [3] The building had reinforced concrete walls finished with ceramic tile and with buff brick exteriors. [2] [4] Its original floors were of tile or wood ...
The Columbus Register of Historic Properties is the City of Columbus's official list of significant buildings, sites, and districts. Its entries must be at least 40 years old, and meet at least one of the following instances: [3] Have a design or style with historical, architectural, or cultural significance to the city, state, or country
Abandoned canal projects (4 P) Abandoned hospitals in North America (2 C) I. Former or disused inland waterways (1 C, 6 P) M. ... Category: Abandoned buildings and ...
Components within old buildings may still be valuable, sometimes more valuable than at the time the building was constructed. Deconstruction is a method of harvesting what is commonly considered “waste” and reclaiming it into useful building material. Most modern buildings are difficult to deconstruct due to the designs of such buildings. [3]
Restoration of Historic Buildings. Restoration of historic buildings varies from country to country, just as with cultural heritage sites and other building restoration projects. Before any work is done on a historic building, conservator-restorers should consult local requirements. Best practices listed above still apply.
The Government Center building was estimated to cost $73 million, with its adjoining garage costing an additional $17 million. [7] It was originally scheduled to be completed December 2017, [1] and was christened on February 12, 2018. [9] The first city employees moved into the building in March 2018. By July of that year, the building became ...