News/Events
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September 27, 2011
Klein & Hoffman Wins 2011 Chicago Landmark Award
Klein and Hoffman wins preservation excellence award for the exterior restoration of 600 South Michigan Avenue on behalf of Columbia College. K&H served as the restoration engineer for the rehabilitation of limestone and brick facades on this historic Michigan Ave. building. This project included the complete removal and restoration of the 15th floor cornice and attic level wall cladding. Klein and Hoffman along with Columbia College, received the 2011 Chicago Landmark Award at a recent event held at the Chicago Cultural Center.
For additional information, please visit the City of Chicago, Historic Preservation website. http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/provdrs/hist/news/2011/sep/commission_on_chicagolandmarkstopresentawardsforpreservationexce.html
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April 22, 2011
City of Philadelphia Institutes Facade Ordinance
The City of Philadelphia has instituted a façade ordinance requiring periodic inspection of all buildings six or more stories in height and all buildings with any appurtenance in excess of 60 feet in height. The first round of inspections for buildings constructed in 1950 or earlier were due by June 30, 2011. The second round of inspections are due by June 30, 2012 for buildings constructed between 1951 and 1970. The inspection must include a physical, hands-on inspection of a representative sample of the building from a scaffold or other observation platform, conducted by or under the supervision of a licensed structural engineer or architect knowledgeable in the design, construction, and inspection of building facades.
As a recognized leader in façade assessment and restoration, K&H has been involved with the development and implementation of façade ordinance requirements in other cities. Our extensive expertise in building envelope rehabilitation makes K&H the right choice to meet your façade inspection requirements. For further information, contact Bob Hotes at 215-563-7787 or rhotes@kleinandhoffman.com.