Renovation of Historic Antonio S. Pedreira Building

Renovation of Historic Antonio S. Pedreira Building                                                         Client: University of Puerto Rico – Office of Design & Construction
Location: Rio Piedras Campus
Phase: Completed
Year: 2008-2009
Size: 10,000 sq. ft.
Cost: $2M
Architect: Davis-Coleman Pagan Arquitectos
Contractor: VML & Associates, SE
Program: Removal of existing 70 year old terracotta Spanish Tile roofing surface, weatherproofing and installation of new Spanish-style tiles.
Description: The architect researched the original process of making terracotta Spanish-style tiles. The idea was to preserve the historic value of the 1940’s building which is part of the original historic quadrangle.

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