Architecture Building of Oakland City Hall Seismic and Historic Renovation Oakland, CA
by decoration on Feb.25, 2011, under Architecture
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Architecture Building of Oakland City Hall Seismic and Historic Renovation Oakland, CA by MWA Architects. The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake severely damaged Oakland’s historic City Hall, once the tallest building west of the Mississippi.
Oakland City Hall Seismic and Historic Renovation Oakland, CA - MWA Architects
Working in close collaboration, MWA and VBN created a design to repair the building, renovate it to modern seismic and life safety standards, and preserve its historic character. Much of the restoration work offers a sharp contrast to the high-tech applications of City Hall’s new seismic retrofit.
Oakland City Hall Seismic and Historic Renovation Oakland, CA - MWA Architects
Plasterers used century-old techniques to painstakingly replicate ornate cornices and friezes. Using archival drawings, the Mayor’s office was restored to its original design, with a working fireplace and intricate wainscoting in the conference room.
For more information, please visit MWA Architects website.
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