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The James A. Farley Post Office Building is the main United States Postal Service building in New York City. Its ZIP code designation is 10001. Built in 1912, the building is famous for bearing the inscription: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Formerly the General Post Office Building, it was officially renamed in 1982 as a monument and testament to the political career of the nation's 53rd Postmaster General.

The Farley Post Office is home to "Operation Santa", made famous in the classic film Miracle on 34th Street (1947), and it is the inspiration for the post office in Terry Pratchett's novel Going Postal (2004), with its "Glom of nit" legend.

The Farley Building consists of the old general post office building and its western annex. The Farley building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and occupies two full city blocks, an 8-acre (32,000m2) footprint straddling the tracks of the Northeast Corridor and the Farley Corridor (sub-district B)[2] in western Midtown Manhattan. The building fronts on the west side of Eighth Avenue, across from Pennsylvania Station and Madison Square Garden. It is located at 421 Eighth Avenue, between 31st Street and 33rd Street in the New York City borough of Manhattan.

The Farley Post Office once held the distinction of being the only Post Office in New York City open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. But in 2009, due to the economic downturn, its windows began to close at 10:00 p.m.[3]

The James A. Farley Building was constructed in two stages. The original monumental front half was built in 1912 and opened for postal business in 1914; the building was doubled in 1934 by the then Postmaster General, James A. Farley, and replaced the 1869-80 Post Office at Park Row and Broadway. Postmaster General Farley's historical association to the landmark is due to this expansion. Farley's building supply firm, the General Builders Supply Corporation, had received a federal contract under the Hoover Administration to provide building materials for the construction of the Post Office Annex. The General Builders Corporation supplied building materials toward the construction of such landmarks as the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the United Nations Headquarters. Farley was accused by then Senator Huey Long of Louisiana of receiving preferential treatment from the Roosevelt Administration, a charge that later proved to be false, as Farley would be cleared by the Senate of any wrongdoing in what would be known as "The Long-Farley Affair of 1935".[4][5]

Where the landmark backs up to Ninth Avenue: along the side streets, McKim, Mead, and White's range, which continues its Corinthian giant order as pilasters between the window bays, was simply repeated in order to carry the facade to Ninth Avenue. The original building was one of the last built under the Tarsney Act. Up until 1893, all federal non-military structures were designed by in-house government architects in the Office of the Supervising Architect in the United States Treasury Department. The 1893 act introduced by a Missouri Congressman permitted the Supervisory Architect to pick private architects following a competition. Supervisory architect James Knox Taylor picked McKim for the New York post office. In 1913, the act was repealed partially in light of a scandal in which Taylor had picked his former Minnesota partner Cass Gilbert to design the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House.[6]

The monumental facade on Eighth Avenue was conceived as a Corinthian colonnade braced at the end by two pavilions. The imposing design was meant to match in strength the colonnade of Pennsylvania Station (McKim, Mead, and White, 1910) that originally faced it across the avenue. An unbroken flight of steps the full length of the colonnade provides access, for the main floor devoted to customer services is above a functional basement level that rises out of a dry moat giving light and air to workspaces below. Each of the square end pavilions is capped with a low saucer dome, expressed on the exterior as a low stepped pyramid. Inside, the visitor finds an unbroken vista down a long gallery that parallels the colonnaded front. The north end of the gallery houses a small Museum of Postal History.

The building prominently bears the inscription: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds, which is frequently mistaken as the official motto of the United States Postal Service. It was actually supplied by William Mitchell Kendall of the firm of McKim, Mead & White, the architects who designed the Farley Building and the original Pennsylvania Station in the same Beaux-Arts style. The sentence is taken from Herodotus' Histories (Book 8, Ch. 98) and describes the faithful service of the Persian system of mounted postal messengers under Xerxes I of Persia. The U.S.P.S. does not actually have an official motto or creed, but nonetheless the inscription on the building is often cited as such. The inscription was carved by Ira Schnapp, who later designed the Action Comics logo and many other iconic logos for DC Comics.[7]

Upon opening in 1914, it was named the Pennsylvania Terminal. In July 1918, the building was renamed the General Post Office Building, and in 1982, was dedicated as the James A. Farley Building. (97th Congress, H.Res. 368 3/2/1982). James Farley was the nation's 53rd Postmaster General and served from 1933 to 1940. He was also the supreme democratic party boss of New York State[8] at the time, was responsible for Franklin D. Roosevelt's rise to the Presidency,[9] and is the first Roman Catholic politician in American history to have crossover appeal as a candidate for the office of the Presidency of the United States of America. Farley (a native New Yorker) was instrumental in the political careers of Alfred E. Smith and Franklin D. Roosevelt (having served as campaign manager to both). Farley was a Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States in 1940 and opposed the F.D.R. third term.

The building was designated a New York City Landmark in 1966.

The Farley Building was instrumental to maintaining service levels in the New York City area following the September 11 attacks, when it served as a backup to operations for the Church Street Station Post Office located across the street from the World Trade Center complex. Advances in automated mail processing technology, coupled with adjustments to postal distribution and transportation networks, now make it feasible to absorb associated mail volumes at the Morgan Center.[clarification needed]

The Farley post office stopped 24-hour service beginning on May 9, 2009, due to decreasing mail traffic.[10] Effective May 9, 2009, the new hours at the James A. Farley Main Post Office are: Mon Fri: 7 a.m. 10 p.m., Saturday: 9a.m. 9 p.m., and Sunday: 11 a.m. 7 p.m. There is no window service on federal holidays, but the building is open and self-service kiosks are accessible.

Portions of the landmark James Farley Post Office are being adaptively reused and converted to house a new concourse for Amtrak. The Amtrak facility within the historic Farley Post Office will be named the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Station. Beyond retail lobby services, other postal operations that would remain in the building will include Express Mail, mail delivery, truck platforms, and a stamp depository. Administrative offices for the Postal Service's New York District will also be headquartered within Farley, and Operation Santa Claus will remain at the landmark post office.[citation needed]

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Both pre- and post tensioned concrete units have steel cables installed in the concrete to provide tensile strength. With pre stressed concrete units, builders pull the cables tight before pouring the concrete and release them as the concrete cures. With post tensioned concrete units, builders pull one end of the cable tight after pouring the concrete.

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The first congressional office buildings were constructed immediately after the turn of the century to relieve overcrowding in the U.S. Capitol Building. Previously, members who wanted office space had to rent quarters or borrow space in committee rooms. In March 1901 plans were drawn for fireproof office buildings adjacent to the Capitol Grounds. In March 1903, the acquisition of sites and construction of the buildings were authorized. In April 1904, the prominent New York architectural firm of Carrre and Hastings was retained. Thomas Hastings took charge of the House Office Building project, while John Carrre oversaw the construction of an almost identical office building (now named the Russell Senate Office Building) for the Senate. Their Beaux Arts designs were restrained complements to the Capitol.

Architecturally, their elevations are divided into a rusticated base and a colonnade with an entablature and balustrade. The colonnades with 34 Doric columns that face the Capitol are echoed by pilasters on the sides of the buildings. Both buildings are faced with marble and limestone; the Russell Building's base and terrace are gray granite. Modern for their time, they included such facilities as forced-air ventilation systems, steam heat, individual lavatories with hot and cold running water and ice water, telephones, and electricity. Both are connected to the Capitol by underground passages. Originally there were 397 offices and 14 committee rooms in the Cannon Building; the 1932 remodeling resulted in 85 two- or three-room suites, 10 single rooms and 23 committee rooms.

Each member of the House of Representatives was given a single, relatively modest room to use as an office. It was only 15 feet wide, 23 feet long, and furnished with a roll top desk, chairs, a wardrobe, and filing cabinets. Modern in every respect, the offices were also outfitted with telephones, lavatories (supplying hot, cold, and ice water), steam heat, and forced-air ventilation. Members of the House also had use of the building's bathing rooms, barber shop, telegraph office, restaurant and cafe.

Of special architectural interest is the rotunda. Eighteen Corinthian columns support an entablature and a coffered dome, whose glazed oculus floods the rotunda with natural light. Twin marble staircases lead from the rotunda to an imposing Caucus Room, which features Corinthian pilasters, a full entablature, and a richly detailed ceiling. The Cannon Building was occupied during the 60th Congress on December 12, 1908. By 1913, however, the House had outgrown the available office space, and 51 rooms were added to the original structure by raising the roof and constructing a fifth floor. In 1962, the building was named for former Speaker Joseph Gurney Cannon.

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A proud member of the Modular Building Institute (MBI), Pac-Van's modular experts make up an award-winning modular team. Since 2001, MBI has awarded Pac-Van modular buildings five Best of Show and numerous Awards of Distinction. Judges consider architectural excellence, technical innovation, cost effectiveness energy efficiency and number of days to complete when they evaluate projects for award consideration. In the March 2015 MBI annual award ceremony, Pac-Van took home a first place Award of Distinction in the Greatest Renovation category for the great work that our Cincinnati team did on the University of Cincinnati- Wilson Auditorium project.

Some examples of some of Pac-Van's past modular work includes: classrooms, administrative office space, nurseries, workforce housing, on-site construction offices, banks, retail stores, fitness centers, fine dining restaurants, worship space, auto dealerships, in-plant offices, guard houses, bulletproof security booths, shower and change facilities, golf pro shops, press boxes, club houses, locker rooms, fitness centers, correctional facilities, emergency shelters, mobile command centers, medical offices, surgical clinics, imaging centers, veterinary clinics and research suites.

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According to Reed Construction Data, the construction cost for a two story, 20,000 square foot office building is approximately $2,500,000 dollars. That figure includes all the costs associated with the construction process, including soft costs like permits and architecture. Depending on the location of the office building, the price per square foot can range anywhere from $150 to $215 all in.

But, not all office buildings come with the same price tag. Medical and Biotech buildings, for example, are the most expensive. According to Reed, the average construction cost for a medical office building is about $300 per square foot. It is not uncommon for the specialized tenant improvements to run about $70 a square foot.

Other property types cost much less. Industrial buildings and shell retail are at the low end followed closely by movie theaters and department stores. High Density Residential (HDR) and hotels are closer to the higher end, assuming high end finishes.

Reed reports that the year-to-year construction cost for an office building decreased by approximately five percent. I havent seen that happen in Sacramento (since we really havent seen any meaningful new construction.)

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The Office space type refers to a variety of spaces including: meeting spaces integrated into the office environment, reception, office support spaces such as work rooms, storage rooms, file rooms, mail rooms, copier areas, service units/coffee bar, and coat storage integrated into the office environment, and telephone and communications equipment rooms located in tenant suites containing tenant equipment.

Spaces and features that may be classified as a separate space type or covered as a special feature include:

Office space plans can be arranged in several scenarios, including: 100% closed office (fully closed), 80%-20% (open), 20%-80% (closed), and 100% open office (fully open). See also WBDG Office Building.

Over 50 percent of workers in the U.S. spend the workday in office buildings and spaces, and employers today are increasingly bearing the responsibility of providing a quality workspace. Thus the Office space type is typically a flexible environment that integrates technology, comfort and safety, and energy efficiency to provide a productive, cost-effective, and aesthetically pleasing working environment. Typical features of office space types include the list of applicable design objectives elements as outlined below. For a complete list and definitions of the design objectives within the context of whole building design, click on the titles below.

Two sample building programs and plans are provided, for 'fully closed' and 'fully open' offices. They include minor file and library reference areas, conference space, break space with service unit/coffee bar, and reception area.

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The following are representative of typical tenant plans for enclosed and open offices.

For GSA, the unit costs for office space types are based on the construction quality and design features in the following table (PDF 43 KB, 4 pgs). This information is based on GSA's benchmark interpretation and could be different for other owners.

The following agencies and organizations have developed codes and standards affecting the design of offices. Note that the codes and standards are minimum requirements. Architects, engineers, and consultants should consider exceeding the applicable requirements whenever possible:

Educational Facilities, Federal Courthouse, Health Care, Land Port of Entry, Library, Office Building, Research Facilities, Warehouse

AccessibleBeyond Accessibility to Universal Design, Functional / OperationalAccount for Functional Needs, ProductiveDesign for the Changing Workplace, ProductiveProvide Comfortable Environments, Secure / SafeProvide Security for Building Occupants and Assets, SustainableOptimize Energy Use

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An Atlanta Kitchen remodel or renovation is year after year one of the most popular home improvements and requests that we receive (bathroom remodeling projects are equally high on the list of project to complete). Modern kitchens are more than just a place to prepare your meals.

Ever notice that when you have friends over people gravitate towards the kitchen rather than hanging out on your living room. They also serve as a gathering place for your family. If you have children its likely breakfast and pre-school preparation takes place at kitchen island, and after school it is a place for after-school snacks and even homework. Taking on an Atlanta kitchen remodel project can allow you to create a space that meets the needs of your family. A new Atlanta kitchen remodel and renovation will provide years of pleasure and an increase in the value of your home.

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The money you invest in an Atlanta kitchen remodel will typically return a dollar for dollar return on your investment. If you plan to sell your home an Atlanta kitchen renovation project can increase the price you receive and decrease the time it takes to sell your home. The number one item on the minds of home buyers is an updated kitchen. Conversely an outdated kitchen is one of the top reasons a home takes longer to sell.

Lets face it over the last 50 years homes have increased in size and kitchens have evolved from simply being a place to prepare meals. New cabinets provide better storage options, plus design changes in the room can increase available space. A kitchen island (or a larger island) can provide more space for food preparation and as a place to serve informal meals. New floors can provider a softer, more durable, surface improving comfort. With a kitchen renovation you can design a work flow that fits how you prepare and cook food.

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