Shaw Book - Volume 1 Mar. 2016 | Page 80

078_085ACWrldTrdCntr 10/21/04 8:32 PM Page 78 World Trade Center, Long Beach, CA 78 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