Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Construction Progressing on UCLA Film Archive in Valencia

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Development is well underway for the UCLA Film Archive and Preservation Center, which saw its roof structure and walls completed in December 2012. Work on the exterior cladding, roofing, interior build-out, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems is also in progress. Updates include:


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Stone cladding being installed on the North Stoa.


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Decorative wood ceiling panels being installed in the interior of the building.


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Construction on the wing, which will house large steel storage racks holding a wide collection of films.


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For more information about the UCLA Film Archive and Preservation Center, visit Santa-Clarita.com.


 


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UCLA Film Archive and Preservation Center Construction Update: December


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The Film Archive and Preservation Center’s first floor and second floor slabs and walls were completed earlier this year. The roof structure of the Film Archive and Preservation Center has now been completed.


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Aerial pictire of east wing of the building.


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View of the north wing roof top looking north.


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The trusses at the center of the Archive.


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Radiant floor heating system throughout the building.


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Workers weather test the exterior wall assembly.


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Around Town: UCLA Film Archive and Preservation Center Construction Update



The Film Archive and Preservation Center’s first floor walls and floor slabs were completed in early June. Now the second floor concrete beams and slabs have been completed.



Construction of the second floor walls at the south and east wings have also been completed.



The north and west wing walls are currently in progress.



At the film collection storage area, the floor structure is designed to support a massive 545 lb per sq. ft.




Construction Progressing on UCLA Film Archive in Valencia