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Restoration of Historic Plaza San Francisco

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Project Details


 

Client: Municipality of San Juan

Architect:  TRG Architects

Cost: $3,400,000

Surface Area: 23,000 ft²

Year Completed: 2011

Located in Historic Old San Juan between San Francisco and La Luna streets, “La Barrandilla” as it’s locally known is the only town square not dedicated to a saint or historical figure. The square was buried under concrete and asphalt for over 80 years and the decision to restore it to its original specifications was made after a city worker unearthed one of its original steps.

 

Challenges


 

 Re-construction of the old San Francisco square to its original condition as originally constructed in the Spanish Era.

Cast in Place Concrete Piles & Pre-Cast Retaining wall.

→ Preservation and restoration of historical “Barrandilla” steps.

 Construction of the original stair railings in custom cast-bronze.

→ Installation of architectural Italian and Spanish urban furniture.

 Custom Architectural Finishes including Cast Stone wall furring, Custom Argamasa & Slate floor finishes and granite curbs among other finishes.

 Work also includes substantial electrical and telephone improvements.

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