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Here is an over-all view of the entire Civic Plaza. The Symphony Hall captures the eye on the far right while the Convention Center complexes envelop the remaining area on the left.
block, which were suspended from angle-iron lintels, decorate the plaza. The masonry units are a light beige in color and were laid with a complementary beige mortar of a slightly different shade.
The Civic Plaza construction has already exerted considerable influence on the economy of downtown Phoenix. At least three major highrise projects have been completed, are under construction or announced. Others are being planned including a 20-story hotel across from Symphony Hall.
This miniature concrete block "city" is living proof of the all-around application of customized concrete masonry. Any architect's imagination can run wild just pondering the infinite shapes, sizes and colors available to him with concrete masonry. Beauty, design and feasibility are the key elements of block, but when mixed with an architect's professional touch, the result can be an impressive, multi-faceted creation such as the new Phoenix Civic Plaza.
(Acknowledgements: National Concrete Masonry Association, Arizona Masonry Guild, and Koppes of Phoenix photography.)
Seen here is the bubbling fountain at the entrance to the ground floor building that includes the exhibition and assembly halls, meeting rooms, grand lobby, refreshment lounge, food service facilities, facilities, and storage.
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