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Kline Biology Tower – Yale University, New Haven CT

CASE STUDY 157

YEAR BUILT:
1964

ARCHITECT:
Phillip Johnson

RESTORATION:
2004-2005

PROJECT ARCHITECT:
The Hillier Group (RMJM Architects)

MATERIALS:
Iron-spot Brick & Sandstone

The sixteen-story Kline Biology Tower built in the 1960s, is a signature component of a science center at Yale University.

Challenge

This modernist tower needed major restoration.

Solution

Lepore conducted significant repairs to the iron-spot brick and sandstone façade elements. The work was performed while keeping the building fully occupied. Work required the use of a custom designed monorail system engineered to support the weight of workers and equipment with all rigging self-performed.