Cedar Rapids, IA
U.S. Bank experienced significant damage to its main bank location in downtown Cedar Rapids from the historic flooding that occurred in June 2008. Flood waters filled the lower level and reached four feet of the ground level. Once the flood water receded, Shive-Hattery worked at the downtown location to assess the architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical condition of the building. Temporary measures were designed and put in place to stabilize the undamaged areas of the multi-story building for occupancy. A site plan was also prepared for a temporary mobile bank location near the main bank. Prior to the return of tenants on upper floors, Shive-Hattery also conducted an air quality assessment of the building.
Shive-Hattery then began work to design the restoration of the damaged first floor and basement of this magnificent downtown icon which was built in 1881. The final design involved all new finishes and mechanical and electrical systems. Minor floor plan changes were incorporated to improve the operations of the bank while retaining the pre-flood historic look and feel of the facility. The project was completed less than one year following the devastating flood.
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tags: bank, flood, indoor air quality