Posts Tagged ‘Loma Prieta earthquake’
Thousands of Richmond, East Bay ‘soft story’ buildings vulnerable in major earthquake as retrofitting lags
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Mexico earlier this week, and scientists say one could hit the East Bay “tomorrow.” Some Bay Area cities, including Richmond, aren’t prepared.
Read MoreFord Point melds sharp, modern architecture with a rich history
In the time since the renovation of Ford Point—originally the Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant—was completed in 2009, the site has won a string of awards that have helped return the historic landmark to its former stature. The building most recently earned architecture’s most coveted recognition: the American Institute of Architects’ Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture.
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