An analysis of research procedures used during the restoration of the dome of the Texas State Capitol, Austin, 1989 to 1995 /

architects, 3D/International, Inc. and Ford, Powell & Carson,

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hocker, Emma Elizabeth
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1997.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:architects, 3D/International, Inc. and Ford, Powell & Carson,
being awarded the contract in order to meet the 1989
budget for the entire project within a few short months of
building. One of the least accessible areas proved to be the
concerning practices which might benefit a future high-
discrepancies were then discovered once scaffolding made the
dome accessible. The impact of these differences on
dome. This thesis examines the archival and physical
examined. In conclusion, recommendations are proposed
In 1995 the Texas State Capitol Preservation and Extension
Inc. had faced the challenge of compiling a master plan and
legislative deadline. Lack of time and money at this stage
meant that preliminary surveys were greatly curtailed, and
profile, large-scale preservation project, particularly in
Project was completed. Six years earlier, the joint team of
regard to documentation techniques.
research procedures undertaken to determine the condition of
restoration procedures and costs of the project are then
scaffolding could not be erected on the exterior of the
the dome, how this information was used, and what
Item Description:"Major subject: Architecture".
Vita.
Physical Description:viii, 140 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 118-123.