A $29 million facelift

September 12, 2007

Rebecca Wasieleski

One of the world's most interesting and famous concrete structures is currentlyÂ undergoing a $29 million repair effort. Concrete repair contractors are currently focusing on numerous cracks in the facade of New York City'sÂ Guggenheim Museum. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the concrete structure hasÂ experiencedÂ cracks in its facade since opening in 1959. Be sure to check out the multimedia graphicÂ thatÂ shows each crack in the building.

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