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Chicago’s Navy Pier on Lake Michigan has been a tourist attraction for over a century. With nearly two million annual visitors, the Pier has gone through a series of renovations and upgrades over the years. In a massive rejuvenation, the Pier adopted the “Centennial Vision,” a redevelopment plan to provide modern updates and sustainable features. Continue reading Read More
In a stunning example of adaptive reuse, the Crystal City 6 building in Crystal City, Virginia houses modern residences in a once outdated office building. The building underwent a massive renovation in order to be repurposed for residential use. The building’s concept of “micro-units” is an idea set by WeWork Companies Inc., who specializes in shared work spaces. Continue reading Read More
Among the 12 finalists of the coveted Tank of the Year Award in 2019 was the Farmers Branch bright green water tank. The tank, completed by the city of Farmers Branch in April 2019, was the collaborative effort of Field Applicator, J.F. Stelzer and Engineering Firm Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP. Continue reading Read More
The 500,000-gallon Moorhead water tank in Minnesota gained a lot of local attention. So much so, that the city held an unveiling ceremony in celebration of its completion. The tank was designed by local artists who created the colorway and silhouetted depictions to mimic popular community themes. Continue reading Read More
In October, Tnemec Company announced the winner of their coveted Tank of the Year, a 14-year running competition that celebrates the best water tanks in the nation. This year’s winner, the municipal water tank of Wamego, Kansas, beat out over 300 nominated tanks. The massive pedestal tank underwent a colorful repaint using a distinct and meaningful color palette. Continue reading Read More