Los Angeles, CA
Eastern Columbia Building
Scope/Solutions
Designed by Claud Beelman, the thirteen-story Eastern Columbia Building with its turquoise terra-cotta and gold leaf exterior exemplifies the Art Deco Zigzag Moderne movement. SGH investigated cracked and spalled cladding and developed a restoration program as part of the property’s rehabilitation and adaptation for reuse as condominiums.
For this project, SGH completed the following:
- Investigated glazed terra-cotta and gold-leaf trim facade
- Recommended cost-effective repair and conservation methods
- Reviewed subsequent specifications for cleaning, repair, and replacement of the terra-cotta
- Provided construction observation services
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Project Summary
2007
Completion Date
Solutions
Repair & Rehabilitation | Preservation
Services
Building Enclosures | Applied Science & Research
Markets
Commercial | Residential
Client(s)
Charles Pankow Buildings, LTD
Specialized Capabilities
Condition Assessments | Preservation | Materials Science
Key team members
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