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Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Ohio Supreme Courts Building
Marble Restoration & Plaza
65 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio

Project Description: Marble restoration project and plaza addition for the Ohio Supreme Court building. SAO Project Number: 100-1989-138 Project Duration: Building marble completed in 1999. Plaza work was completed in 2000. Construction Cost: $15 million

Project Scope: Renovation and restoration work including renovation to the marble facade of the building, removal and replacement of exterior stone cladding, including new cavity insulation, roof replacements and a secondary system to protect against leaks. A marble plaza was added with steps leading up to the main portico, supported by sixteen massive Corinthian columns, flanked on either side by two large, seated marble figures. State Architect's Office: Howard Geisler, Project Manager Bruce Ratekin, Project Manager Lana Salyers, Project Coordinator Barry Strickland, Construction Officer

Architect: Feinknopf Macioce Schappa Architects Contractors (Marble Restoration): Georgia Marble Company JMD Architectural Sherman R. Smoot Co. of Ohio Contractor (Plaza): P.J. Dick Incorporated Photographers: Brad Feinknopf (Photos 1 - 3) Brent Turner (Photos 4 - 6))

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