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100 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD. The times are a-changin’. Renewal of Inner Harbor. History of Baltimore. How do we expect our employees to work if they can’t even fit inside the building?. Building owner wants more office space Expand company Prime location.
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The times are a-changin’ Renewal of Inner Harbor History of Baltimore
How do we expect our employees to work if they can’t even fit inside the building? • Building owner wants more office space • Expand company • Prime location
Here He Comes To Save the Day!! • Why Craig you ask?? • SOM => large structural engineering and architectural firm • A lot of experience Craig Hartman
Others must also overcome similar construction site obstacles • Mid-Continent Tower in Tulsa • Wanted to expand company • 20-story addition by adding a cantilevered tower • Differences • No distinction between old and new structure • Without a hat truss the transfer of forces is not as clear
Tinker Toy with too much Office Space or Structural Art?? • Many critics • Too much office space • Blocking harbor views
Boston Properties AKA Money Bags • Cost for renovation • $75 million • Purchased by Boston Properties • $137 million *record price for downtown Baltimore Office Project
Social • Proved to be an economic gain • Attracted large companies • Funded by owners not the public
Symbolic • Unique structure • Stands out as part of Baltimore’s skyline • First modern building design in the Harbor area
Scientific • Clear indication of transfer of forces • Efficient design • Maximizes office space despite obstacles of construction site • Hat truss stiffens building against wind loads
Crowning Achievement • Overcame critics • Proved to draw big companies to the harbor area • Overcame site constraints • Efficient design of structural art