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Background The hypermarket – a very large retail store offering groceries, dry goods, home furnishings and more – is one of the fastest-growing retail trends in Europe and Asia. As a big retail draw, a store of this size naturally requires a sizeable parking facility. And since hypermarkets are often located in areas where real … Read More

Background The Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) is a media powerhouse operating 6 national, 2 international, 17 state, 11 district radio stations and 2 television channels. As it is a government-owned organization, the building would use the highest-quality building materials both for the interior and exterior. The concrete waterproofing decision for the roof was critical as … Read More

Background The Te Wharewaka O Poneke Building (Canoe House) was developed to serve as the entertainment center for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The development showcases the rich history of Maori art and culture, and includes exhibition and function areas, a café and offices. It will also host powhiri (a Maori ritual ceremony), carvings, cultural … Read More

Background The Chinese Embassy at The Hague in the Netherlands is a high security government building that is designed to be durable and long lasting. A major concern on this project was the potential for water leakage through the sub grade cold-joints at the intersection of the concrete slabs. The building is surrounded by a … Read More

Supporting Shotcrete Construction with the Krystol Assurance Program Background To create additional convenient living space for families in the Fairview neighborhood of Vancouver, Canada, Westbank Corp. decided that they would transform the area of 700 West 8th. Initially, the place was just a parking lot for a nearby hotel and casino. However, with Westbank Corp.’s … Read More

Background Auckland District Health Board (ADHB) wanted to improve their hospital facilities for visitors and patients. ADHB proposed a new $12 million USD ($15 million NZD) development that included a sixlevel parking building, shops and cafes. ADHB contracted Mainzeal for the design and build of the project. Solution Mainzeal used Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) … Read More

Background Built and owned by the richest man in the world, Carlos Slim, Plaza Carso is a remarkable integrated plaza. The mixed-use project sits on a 50,000 square meter (540,000 square foot) site and incorporates three office towers, three residential towers with 435 apartment units, a mall, five restaurants, a cinema with 14 theatres, and … Read More

Background In 2007 the City of Guelph wanted to recreate their historic market grounds dating from the 1800s and create a gathering space for people and families. They had recently revamped their City Hall and envisioned a contemporary version of the city’s historic square. Through $1.1 million in volunteer raised funds, plus federal and provincial … Read More

Background Vancouver Forest is a unique 900-unit residential development located about 30 minutes from Beijing’s international airport. The site has been designed to replicate a mini-Vancouver neighborhood complete with west-side Vancouver-style housing, natural landscaping and lots of trees. The Canadian style of housing is very popular in China with Chinese wanting to live in ‘North … Read More

Background The Brewery District development sits on the land formally occupied by the Labat Brewing Company. The former buildings on the site had been used for over 125 years of brewery operations. When Labat decommissioned their brewery in 2005 the site was purchased for a mixed use development. The nine-acre site has a beautiful view … Read More