We’re taking advantage of the beautiful Michigan fall weather to address some of our outside infrastructure. Geothermal wells have been dug on the west side of the property; manholes are being placed under what will be our sewer grates. The historic facade is undergoing repair. Metal facing continues to be added to our bay windows, …
Construction Update – Week of September 21, 2014 Read More »
One of my favorite features of the El Moore is its name, carved from the stone above its historic entrance in an ornate, exotic font that perfectly complements the building’s Spanish Medieval style. This is a small detail that makes a big difference, helping define the El Moore as more than just a building — it’s the El Moore, a distinctive place …
Most of the changes this week took place outdoors. Much of the property that will become the parking lot was cleared of brush. Part of the cyclone fence came down. Foundations were being built for the entrance to the elevator tower and the greenhouse, and inside the elevator tower the stairway was being constructed. I …
Ductwork. Electrical boxes. Insulation. Metal siding. Porcelain door knobs. These are some of the areas of consideration on the El Moore this week. This grand old building withstood a 100-year rainstorm beautifully. Two days later she stands proudly, basking in the sun of another cool summer day. Let’s start with the rooftop cabins. The siding …
Construction has been keeping up a brisk pace the past couple of weeks, with favorable weather and a good crew helping to move things along. Signs of the work are obvious from the outside – the elevator tower has grown to meet the roof, and the rooftop cabins are getting sided quickly – but inside …
One of the more fascinating aspects of resurrecting an historic old building such as the El Moore is what you can learn about the character and personality of the building in the process. Sometimes it seems like the building opens itself up and invites us in, sharing all sorts of  interesting tidbits and helping us to …
The unusually cool and dry weather has provided pleasant working conditions for the crew working on the El Moore this week. Up on the roof, where cool breezes pour through the cabins, workers are installing new doorwalls and windows, providing spectacular views of the surrounding neighborhood. Weatherized metal siding is continuing to be added to …
This is the time during any construction process where much is happening and very little of it is photographable. Right now we’re working on the foundational things, such as plumbing and wiring. Not exactly sexy, but very important. We do have a couple of areas to report on this week, both of which are discernible …
