Concrete Cosmetics in Waschington D.C., THE REACH Expansion at Kennedy center.

Complete restoration of the white, light concrete in Washington D.C. from
Repair of large concrete spalling in the interior and exterior. The façade is somewhat unstable and becomes slightly sandy to the touch. The surface shows strong colour differences. The entire surface was treated with a suitable, very thin glaze.

Location:

Washington D.C.

Object:

The REACH Expansion at Kennedy Center

Architect:

Steven Hall
The REACH: Architectural construction of spaces at the service of art. Strotmann & Partner carried out cosmetic work on the exterior and interior of these spaces of high perceptual quality, which are a place of encounter and exchange. The REACH occupies an active position in the landscape of Washington's great monumental park.
View of the exterior façade before concrete cosmetics
View of the exterior façade before concrete cosmetics. The surface is very brittle.
View of the exterior façade after concrete cosmetics.
View of the exterior façade after concrete cosmetics. The partially reconstructed plank formwork provides a homogeneous structure.
Before concrete cosmetics, the surface is very cracked.
Before concrete cosmetics, the surface is very rough and very cracked.
Woodstain on the surface
Finishing surfaces with woodstain
Exposed concrete wall before concrete cosmetics.
Exposed concrete wall with visible recess and tension holes before concrete cosmetics.
Smooth exposed concrete wall
Closing of tension holes.
Exposed concrete ceiling before treatment.
Exposed concrete ceiling before treatment, in which there are numerous cracks.
Exposed concrete ceiling
Closing all cracks and gaps in the exposed concrete ceiling

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