We humans have invented so many things to make our lives easier on this planet. But some problems need creative solutions with existing inventions. Here is an example of one.
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- Where was the hotel located?
- Why was the hotel moved?
- When was the hotel built?
- Who bought the hotel to reuse it in another project?
- How was the challenge resolved?
Where was the hotel located?
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An old hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, that was about to be demolished, was rescued and relocated using an unusual method: 700 bars of soap.
Why was the hotel moved?
The Elmwood Building, a Victorian treasure, is now preserved and its relocation demonstrates ingenious solutions to architectural limitations.
When was the hotel built?
The structure, which was built in 1826 and later renovated into the Victorian Elmwood Hotel, was scheduled for demolition in 2018.
Who bought the hotel to reuse it in another project?
Galaxy Properties, a real estate company, stepped in and purchased the old structure with plans to relocate it and connect it to a proposed apartment project.
How was the challenge resolved?
What was the challenge? The Elmwood is a 220 ton construction. S. Rushton Construction, on the other hand, was up to the task. They posted a time-lapse video of the transfer on Facebook, highlighting the ingenuity involved. Instead of using standard rollers, the team decided to use unique solution bars made of ivory-colored soap.
The building slid effortlessly thanks to the smooth bars of soap, which were pushed by two excavators and a tow vehicle. Sheldon Rushton, the owner of the construction company, stated that Elmwood was drawn smoothly 30 feet, attributing the smoothness to the smoothness of ivory soap.
Another relocation is planned once the new foundation is completed, highlighting diligent efforts to protect and reposition the old building for the future.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn