NEW YORK STATE FAIR, SYRACUSE, NEW YORK

Project History
The architect wanted to create a simple, cost effective
and durable structure for a high traffic retail outlet in an
urban environment. Concrete masonry was chosen for its
cost effectiveness, speed of construction and long-term
durability. The corners of the CMU were ground to a radius
to avoid sharp corners. Control joints were placed to
coincide with the joints of the concrete masonry substrate.
The fiber reinforced base coat modified with an acrylic
admixture was applied to a thickness of a 1/4 inch and
finished to a true, flat plane. The basecoat was allowed
to cure overnight. The acrylic based synthetic stucco
was trowel applied over the base coat.
The maintenance department of the New York State Fair
applied all of the components of the exterior wall system.
The result is an attractive, durable, fire-resistant and
low maintenance structure.

Time Frame – Summer 2001

Architect
Bell & Spina
Architects,
Syracuse, NY

Owner/
Contractor
New York
State Fair,
Syracuse, NY