Masonry Magazine February 1968 Page. 24
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Concrete block is coming up in the world-and fast. These loadbearing walls of scored 8" x 8" x 16" block were completed at a rate of one story per week over a four month period, enabling the owner to open for the summer season. Note how transverse wall system provides the amenity of balcony privacy. Integral scoring treatment in the modular unit evinces a more attractive wall network of 8" squares. The loadbearing walls support concrete floor slabs that were precast at the site.
Architect: Hendrik & Mock
The Hanalei Hotel San Diego
Modern masonry is reaching new heights
with loadbearing concrete block
The high rise-Newest concept signs; the most demanding loadbearing require- in concrete masonry construction. The Hanalei Hotel is another recent example of the far-and high-reaching structural advantages of innovative concrete block. Today concrete block possesses more compressive strength than ever before-yet still provides more wall area for less material and labor costs. This, combined with the wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors and textures, helps to elevate the most creative de-ments to new highs. And with these structural advantages go the many traditional qualities of block always held in high regard: complete fire-safety, extremely high sound isolation (perfect for party walls) and impressive self-insulation head the list. Little wonder, concrete block is the building material more people are looking up to in high rises of every nature: hotels, condos and apartment buildings, college dorms, hospitals and office buildings.
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