Abstract:The building requiring strengthening was one of a complex of five which make up the James Smith Ltd retail site in Wellington. It was constructed around 1908 of solid masonry walls with timber floor and roof framing supported on steel beams and cast iron columns on concrete foundations. The building is five storeys in height and is located on the corner of Cuba and Manners Street covering a total plan area of 620 sq metres. The building also has a basement which extends some 3 metres below pavement level.… Show more
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