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World Trade Center, Long Beach, CA
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Refurbished entry plaza with courtyard fountain.
T
he World Trade Center renovation was constructed with
Black Silica Carbide bands
and Bianco Nero Lithocrete ®
field panels. The entire area is constructed over drain board over waterproofing
over structure. Shaw & Sons utilized its
typical on-stucture form system that does
not penetrate the waterproof membrane.
Three proprietary procedures were used
to prevent cracking and curling typical
of on-structure construction.
Glass wall foundation displays saw cut
layouts on centerline of glass joint. Light
acid etch on surface and medium vertical
surfac e retarder.
Saw cut detail of screen wall base aligns with center
line of glass joints.
Gensler, Architects