HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT

Project History
Bushnell Tower was constructed in 1969 as part of the
Bushnell Plaza development. The apartment building was
designed by Ieoh Ming Pei, famed architect and designer
of the Louvre Pyramid. The luxury high-rise overlooks both
Bushnell Park and the State Capitol building. The 27 story,
poured-in-place concrete structure was originally designed
with two towers, but the owner decided for financial reasons
to build only one. It is for this reason that the building has
no windows on its southern face. The tower was also the
first reinforced concrete high-rise built in Hartford.
Small concrete spalls were repaired, and new caulking was
applied throughout the structure. Conproco’s M3P Stain
was selected as a finish. M3P Stain does not form a film;
therefore, it will never peel, blister or flake. M3P Stain reacts
chemically with cement, providing protection from water
penetration and carbonation. The owners selected M3P
Stain for its natural, soft appearance. One coat of Primex
was applied, followed by a single coat of stain.

Time Frame – September - December 2006

Architect
Hoffmann
Architects, Inc.,
Hamden, CT

Contractor
Kelly
Enterprises, Inc.,
North Haven, CT

Distributor
Garvin
Construction
Products, Inc.,
North Haven, CT