Hilton: Palacio del Rio

Synopsis
The 21-storey Hilton Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, was built in nine months. This short construction time was made possible by pre-casting each room unit at a nearby pre-casting yard. Before being transported to site and lifted into position each unit was complete with doors, glazing, fittings, interior decoration and all furniture. Shows the construction of these concrete units and how they were assembled on site to produce a complete hotel.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 14 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1968
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses
Final year BSc Hons courses in environmental science.*
Subjects
Engineering
Keywords
buildings; civil engineering; construction engineering; prefabricated buildings

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Portland Cement Association

Distributor

Name

Concrete Information Bookshop

Email
enquiries@concretebookshop.com
Web
http://www.concretebookshop.com External site opens in new window
Phone
01276 608778
Address
Riverside House
4 Meadows Business Park
Station Approach
Bladwater
Camberley
GU17 9AB
Surrey

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