The Arcade Building, consisting of the Wright Building (built in 1906) and the Arcade Building (built in 1913), holds historical significance as one of the world’s tallest reinforced concrete structures due to its construction during World War I when steel production was limited for military purposes.

Acme partnered with Paric Corp. to deliver a comprehensive steel package for this remarkable project. Our services encompassed sequencing, detailing, connection design, fabrication, and installation. The scope included infills, opening frames, canopies, mezzanines, and stair systems.

The project presented various complex challenges, such as removing two interior columns on the 1st floor and supporting the structure above with site-assembled trusses measuring 46′ in length and 16′ in height. To accomplish this, we skillfully assembled the trusses on-site using access holes cut in the 2nd-floor slab.

Another demanding aspect involved reinforcing the lower floors for repurposing into a parking garage. We added structural weldments to 45 existing columns, reinforcing the concrete floor system. These weldments were securely attached to the concrete columns using Hilti’s HDA Undercut anchors.

Furthermore, we tackled the meticulous repair of existing bronze handrails on-site while also fabricating and installing new bronze railing to perfectly match the original aesthetic.