Construction photos from Jan. 20, 2005, click on
photo to see larger image.
A small site footprint simplifies plantings
of native Missouri grasses in the final landscaping.
The loading dock area, pictured in the center,
is part of the southwest corner of the west wing.
The main second floor entry is now finished
in yellow cedar.
The capitol can be seen from the fourth floor atrium.
A protective cover has been placed on the hardwood flooring
which will remain until after we have moved all the staff.
Not an abstract art photograph but
the inside of the recycled chute. Because it extends through
all four floors, it has its own fire suppression system.
Rob Didrickson, state recycling
coordinator, checks out the recycle paper chute contained on
all floors.
Final cleanup (main atrium area shown here) is generating
quantities of recyclable materials.