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Design team outlines spandrel panel replacement plan for Niagara Mohawk (National Grid) building; board and consultants discuss approach
Summary
Nelson Associates presented a multi‑year plan to replace deteriorating spandrel panels on the Niagara Mohawk (National Grid) building. The board and project team discussed material choice, installation strategy, mock‑ups, and waterproofing; no formal approval was required at this meeting.
Nelson Associates presented preliminary plans and technical details on Aug. 28 for a spandrel panel replacement project at the Niagara Mohawk Building (National Grid building) in downtown Syracuse. The presentation described the project as driven by safety concerns after existing panels have decomposed and, in some cases, fallen off the façade.
Peter Nelson introduced the design team and said National Grid is prioritizing safety while seeking a restoration approach that preserves the building’s appearance. Project architect Andy Morgan and project designer Justine Kamer walked the board through drone photographs, close‑up images of failing panels and measurements used…
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