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Originally Posted by bomberjet
I get the need for the x-brace. My limited schooling in structural at RRC taught me a bit. But it looks like shit haha
In that princess one, it's right out the front windows! I know you probably had a hand in that one and structural needs, etc.
The Pumphouse will soon be covered in orange flagging, paint, or whatever it is because people will walk into it.
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I think the Princess bracing is OK. Its symmetrical and fits in the character of the building and area (industrial).
That building was a relatively unique one, as the stairshafts and elevator core were not concrete or block above grade. This means it relies almost exclusively on X-bracing for stability.
The upsizing in steel to avoid those front wall x-braces was significant, and would have reduced interior space to cover everything over.
And back to the pumphouse that bracing almost appears temporary - but given the Architect involved, I am sure it's on purpose to serve as some sort of "look".