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Description: This edition of PCA’s buildings newsletter showcases the use of concrete framing in mixed-use building construction by featuring:
(1) Espirito Santo Plaza, Miami, FL
(2) The Ritz Carlton, New York, NY
(3) Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, FL
(4) The Park at Harbor View, Long Beach, CA.
Provided is a description of the structural framing and the reasons why concrete was chosen to satisfy the needs of each project. Sold in packs of 25.
Mixed use includes, but is not limited to, office, hotels, condominiums, retail and parking. Such buildings house varied tenants and provide amenities for multiple uses that challenge A/Es to provide maximum flexibility in layout and space design. Concrete is frequently employed in mixed-use construction because of the wide array of available structural systems that can be seamlessly incorporated to cater to the unique need and requirements of each use.
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