Title:
Plant Fabrication Avoids Environmental Damage to Dunes
Author(s):
John S. De Forest
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
1
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
30-33
Keywords:
beams (supports); columns (supports); concrete
construction; concrete panels; framing systems; hollow
core slabs; modular structures; precast concrete; pre-stressed concrete
DOI:
Date:
4/1/1979
Abstract:
Two design objectives attended the construction of the $1 million West Beach Bathhouse, Chesterton, Ind.: (1) it was to be large enough to provide bathing facilities for 3400 daily visitors; and (2) there would be minimum environmental distrubance during erection which, otherwise, could damage the delicate dune site. Both objectives were accomplished with a modular structure built from plant-fabricated elements. The lines, color, and exterior sandblasted texture harmonize with the terrain, and building with precast units protected the fragile dunes setting while fitting in with its topography.