01. An easy, amendable build. By using a cast-in-place concrete framing system, the design was able to be replicated rapidly, and small changes in the design could be easily accommodated. 02. Deep reinforced concrete frame. The first five levels of the office structure include 25-inch deep reinforced concrete frame with shear walls. 03. A strong support system. Above this, 36-inch deep beams connect columns to form an inner tube lateral system, allowing for the speed of traditional beam and column construction, while supporting the 524 foot tall building. 04. Putting a stop to motion. The lateral system of the 425 foot tall hotel was solidified by a reinforced concrete outrigger system at the 28th floor and at the roof. This engaged additional building columns into the lateral syste

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