Fit for the Future

摘要

A meticulous renovation that respected the historical fabric and original design, coupled with an ambitious seismic retrofit and base isolation, has rendered the Utah State Capitol capable of serving the people of Utah for many years to come. January 4 of each year commemorates Utah's statehood, but in 2008 it was marked by the return of the people to the people's house-the Utah State Capitol. Not only has this undertaking returned the capitol to its original architectural configuration; it has also elevated the capitol's anticipated seismic performance from a status best characterized as deplorable to one that will perhaps allow immediate occupancy after a major seismic event.