Masonry Magazine January 2009 Page. 25
The visually pleasing aesthetics and functionality of brick pavers has helped set downtown Durham apart from surrounding communities. Residents have embraced the redevelopment, and the pedestrian friendly design has successfully attracted more interest and investment in the downtown neighborhood.
On a practical level, clay pavers were used because of their durability, low maintenance and versatility. For example, clay pavers are naturally colorfast and will not fade over time, unlike other segmental paving materials. Clay pavers also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and can be easily removed for underground maintenance and repair. Clay pavers work extremely well in both pedestrian and vehicular applications, and the variety of available installation systems allows the streetscape to attain a unifying and beautiful look, regardless of the conditions of the surface and/or soil underneath the pavement. Put together, this combination of durability, flexibility and versatility leads to superior long-term economic value.
American Tobacco Campus Historic Redevelopment, Phases I and II, Durham, N.C.
Award: Bronze
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Sand-Setting Bed on Aggregate Base;
Sand-Setting Bed on Existing Concrete Base;
Bituminous Setting on Concrete Base
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