We need more money for the Costa Rican Post Office building
Posted 11-15-2008 at 05:00 AM by emmanuelgr
The ˘100 million which the Central Post Office building in Costa Rica got by winning the “Save Our Heritage Contest” is a small contribution when you take into account that ˘800 million are required to fully restore it.
The figures were given by the winner of the contest, the architect Sergio Arguedas, who stated that the San Jose property requires improvements in all areas: structural, electrical, mechanical and architectural.
Arguedas added that the humidity has caused the growth of moss and trees on the facade, while the mechanical and electrical system must be completely renovated.
The construction also presents severe damage in the ornamentation and the internal walls are extremely vulnerable.
Another factor that worries the authorities of the National Post Office is that although the structure is earthquake proof, it is vulnerable to possible fires due to the lack of a smoke detection system.
Arguedas said they will be able to begin the most urgent measures that the building requires with the award, such as the restoration of the facade, to which a lime-based coating will be added.
There is a also commitment from the Board of the Costa Rican Post Office to get at least ˘300 million more to help with repairs, which will start in 2009.
According to the official minutes of the contest, organized by the Culture Ministry and the Professional Association of Engineers and Architects (CFIA by its initials in Spanish) in Costa Rica, the building was given the award because it forms a joint urban and architectural unit of great cultural value.
The Post Office headquarters also houses the National Philatelic Museum, which is referential a milestone “of the first order” in San Jose and occupies an important place in the architectural memory of the country, reads the minutes from the contest.
As was already mentioned in TicosLand.com, it is necessary to invest more in preserving our heritage, a country that forgets its history is a country that has no chance to grow in the future.
The figures were given by the winner of the contest, the architect Sergio Arguedas, who stated that the San Jose property requires improvements in all areas: structural, electrical, mechanical and architectural.
Arguedas added that the humidity has caused the growth of moss and trees on the facade, while the mechanical and electrical system must be completely renovated.
The construction also presents severe damage in the ornamentation and the internal walls are extremely vulnerable.
Another factor that worries the authorities of the National Post Office is that although the structure is earthquake proof, it is vulnerable to possible fires due to the lack of a smoke detection system.
Arguedas said they will be able to begin the most urgent measures that the building requires with the award, such as the restoration of the facade, to which a lime-based coating will be added.
There is a also commitment from the Board of the Costa Rican Post Office to get at least ˘300 million more to help with repairs, which will start in 2009.
According to the official minutes of the contest, organized by the Culture Ministry and the Professional Association of Engineers and Architects (CFIA by its initials in Spanish) in Costa Rica, the building was given the award because it forms a joint urban and architectural unit of great cultural value.
The Post Office headquarters also houses the National Philatelic Museum, which is referential a milestone “of the first order” in San Jose and occupies an important place in the architectural memory of the country, reads the minutes from the contest.
As was already mentioned in TicosLand.com, it is necessary to invest more in preserving our heritage, a country that forgets its history is a country that has no chance to grow in the future.
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