Cintec Dome of the Capitol Building Restoration Project - CCR-Mag.com

Cintec Dome of the Capitol Building Restoration Project - CCR-Mag.com

The History Construction of El Capitolio (the Capitol Building of Puerto Rico) began in 1925 in the neighborhood now known as “Old San Juan”. The building contains two chambers, with the Senate on one side, the House of Representatives on the other, and an array of galleries, friezes and mosaics in between. A vast marble staircase faces Ponce de Leon Avenue and gives access to the building to the south. The building also boasts an impressive rot…

How anchors stabilized Puerto Rico’s capitol facade - Construction Specifier

The system was key to reinforcing El Capitolio’s historic terracotta facade. Photo courtesy Cintec An internationally recognized anchoring system played a crucial role in the stabilization and preservation of the Capitol Building in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The system was key to reinforcing El Capitolio’s historic terracotta facade, helping safeguard one of the island’s most iconic architectural landmarks.   History and design Construction of El C…