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Capitol, Havana / Cuba

Capitol, Havana / Cuba

Havanna/La Habana Cuba Facade renovation Arte Mundit Facade Cream Historic Slurry Color LA Fill Historic

The Capitol of Havana was built in 1929 and inaugurated on 20 May that year. Until 1959 it served as the seat of the legislature. The area where the Capitol is located was originally a swamp area and was used during the Spanish colonial period, first to house scalves and then as a botanical garden. The Capitol was built between 1926 and 1929.

In 2010 the extensive, complex renovation of the building began. Since March 2018, visitors have again been granted access to the building. The last renovation work is expected to be completed by the time of the celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city in November 2019. The Cuban parliament will soon move back into the building.

Reference identification data
Construction project:
Facade restoration / render Facade restoration / natural stone
Building type:
Historically protected / historically valuable buildings
Office and administration buildings
City halls
Short description
The façade has been heavily soiled over the last 90 years. The sun of the island state in the Caribbean also severely affected the façade. The aim of the restoration was to preserve the original structure and colour scheme. The renewed absorption of water and pollutants should be prevented.
Client:
Dr. Eusebio Leal Spengler
Designer:
Hendrik Romstedt
Contractor:
Michael Diegmann
Site address:
Havanna/La Habana
Data sheet:
Kapitol Havanna Kuba report 32_51766.pdf
Date / completion:
2019
Can the work be viewed?
No

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