November 2024

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update

 

Please see the information below for the latest updates on progress, photos, and announcements:

• Exterior circulation corridors for the second floor are being waterproofed.
• Foundation footings for the Zocalo are being coordinated with stormwater pipe locations and tree roots to avoid conflicts.
• Electrical transformers have been delivered to the building for installation.
• Welding inspections were completed prior to continuing erection of the shade structure.
• An opening was carefully cut in the existing precast concrete panels to connect the old and the new building addition.
• Roofing has begun with installation of the metal decking and with parapet blocking for the roof edge secured in place.
• A brick mock-up reflecting architectural coursing detail has been prepared for the team to review. 
• Paint mock-up of a steel column was prepared illustrating the finish option for the team to review.  

North Building Addition: Exterior corridor being waterproofed on second floor.

 

Zocalo: Excavation for stormwater lines.

 

Zocalo: Shade structure welding in progress.

 

North Building Addition: Metal roof decking and parapet blocking.

 

Mock-up: Painted steel for review and inspection.

 

Mock-up: Textured brick installation for review and inspection.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• City Council has approved artists Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel to design and fabricate artwork for the EST MACC Phase 2, Art in Public Places (AIPP) Project. A kick-off meeting has been scheduled for later this month. More announcements regarding the planned community engagement for this project can be found at the AIPP website here.
• Concrete pours and steel deliveries will continue. Work hours will adhere to the City’s noise ordinance. Ordinance information can be found here.
• The Confluence, a separate public/private partnership project, has delivered the lattice bridge on-site this month. The parking lot remains as the construction access point. Temporary trail detours and additional project information can be found here.
• Read last month's project update here.