Salt Lake City, Utah
The Capitol was completely updated and restored. Historic finishes were restored and modern systems concealed to maintain the classic architecture. The project totals $212 million, involves 320,000 sq. ft. and encompasses a decade of planning, design and construction. Spectrum Engineers designed modern mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology (MEP/T) systems. The firm faced three challenges in integrating new systems while taking the building back to its original form: 1. identifying pathways for distribution, 2. “correcting” historic spaces while concealing modern systems and, 3. designing “second-to-none” technologies. Design for the Capitol was truly collaborative. Spectrum’s many disciplines, the architect, owner, contractors and artisans pulled together to update this iconic structure for the people and state government of Utah, to bring it back to its original architectural splendor and to ensure its viability as a statehouse for another century.