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Old Posted Apr 30, 2007, 8:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JMancuso View Post
you can do all of this without destroying the architectural uniqueness of the building. the empire state building has all new windows, the sears tower and westin peachtree has a redesigned lobbies and atriums and many older builings have their elevators and HVAC systems replaced over the years.
Everything is possible. But what's most "unique" about this building is the roof. If you look at the rendering, you will see that's a completely different structure up there. I'm sure there are reasons for that.
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