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,
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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1997.
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| 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 |
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| 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. |