The nearly two-year construction process is well underway, and these behind-the-scenes photos give a unique perspective to the progress.
Contractors are working from the top down on the historic Forum Building at the State Capitol Complex in downtown Harrisburg. With three years of planning finally transitioning to some “on-site” action, Architect Peter Colello with Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects is excited to see ideas start to take shape in the construction process.
On the fifth floor, the progress is moving along smoothly. Drywall is nearly ready for paint, ceilings will be installed, and new flooring will be installed.
On the fourth floor, demolition is complete, framing is taking place, and the mechanical contractor is getting equipment placed above the ceiling.
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On the third floor, about 70 percent of the demolition is finished, with some containment still needing to be completed for asbestos removal.
The second floor is going through selective demolition. Within this level, some historical items are being preserved for use in the newly renovated building. For example, the picture rail, which went the entire way around the space, is being carefully removed so it can be reinstalled later in the process.
In addition, there is a new cooling tower and a chiller room on the southeast corner of the site , both of which will be enclosed for the winter so the new equipment can be installed, and temporary sources of heat and power will no longer be needed.
While the scale and complexity of the project has added some tweaks and adjustments to the project, it has been an exciting point of progress for Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects.
“Creating the plans and fleshing out the ideas for a project are one thing,” Colello says. “Seeing it come to life — it’s really special.”
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