Posted Apr 23, 2011, 5:49 PM
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Mortaaaaaaaaar!
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Naugatuck, CT/Worcester,MA
Posts: 3,508
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In a way, yes. The Hearst Tower is an example of this, where the existing low rise masonry facade was preserved and incorporated into the new tower. The practice preserves the street level character of the old buildings while enabling the construction of new high quality space. Win-win.
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