merzproject: st. johns city hall, arizona

the old patterson automotive building will be transformed into the new city hall
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merzproject has been hired by the city of st. johns, arizona to assist in the revitalization of the
small town by conducting a feasibility study, cost analysis and design of one of its oldest buildings.
recently the historical patterson automotive building was donated to the city. it is a 70 year-old adobe
and wood truss structure that is centrally located, making it prime for the bustling downtown
environment city officials hope to create. despite its structure, the building has experienced extensive
weather infiltration and dilapidation over its lifetime. hence, merzproject was brought on board to
determine if a renovation would prove more cost effective than building new at the edge of town.
after careful consideration, it has been decided that the patterson automotive building is to house
the town's new city hall, housing all the functions of the city administration, council chambers
and community rooms


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the renovation will include a council chambers for town meetings
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the existing building is made from a wood truss structure which will still be incorporated into the new design
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