The noise and action taking place at the WaterFire Art Center during selective demolition were intense. Hulking machines filled the cavernous space and shifted great piles of soil and cement, while men on lifts with acetylene torches brought down pipes a child could crawl through from thirty feet in the air. All in all, it was a very exciting time to be working inside of the space!
In the third episode of Building for the Future, we investigate selective demolition, one of the first steps in preparing the WaterFire Arts Center for construction and renovation. WaterFire would like to thank American Construction for speaking to us about the process, and to Corey Oberlander for speaking to the benefits that consolidating our work teams under one roof will have for WaterFire Providence.
Building for the Future is supported by TRAC Builders Inc.
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About the author
Tim Blankenship, newly appointed Director of Special Projects, is a 22-year veteran of WaterFire and a steadfast advocate for the organization’s mission to unite the community through shared artistic experiences. Having worked across multiple departments, including a decade in production and recent years with the creative services team, Tim brings unmatched institutional knowledge to his new role. He will focus on strengthening internal systems and supporting the creation of new visitor experiences at both the downtown installation and the WaterFire Arts Center.
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September 11, 2013 - Tim Blankenship
It’s interesting that building new things requires demolition. It makes sense that there would need to be new space! It’s good that the wreckage is recycled.
I got to give these guys credit. Selective deconstruction is really really hard. I mean most companies will dynamite the buildings down to the ground or put in machinery to take down the entire structure. Selective demolition is really an art of its own.
Thank you so much for sharing!
I have to commend these individuals. Selective deconstruction is incredibly challenging. While many companies opt for dynamiting or using machinery to demolish entire structures, selective demolition is truly an art form. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!