Eric Hammarberg

What: Eric Hammarberg, Vice President of Thornton Tomasetti, the international engineering firm with practices in building structure, building skin and building performance, will be featured on an upcoming episode of The History Channel’s Modern Marvels focusing on chrome. Mr. Hammarberg, who oversaw a major evaluation and restoration of the Chrysler Building’s stainless steel exterior, will explore the shimmering facade of the iconic building. He will discuss the building’s machine age aesthetics and high level of handmade craftsmanship along with the building’s rich history. His commentary includes the architect’s use of hubcaps, an eagle emblem used in gargoyle motif, stainless steel laced around the building’s extraordinary spire and the innovative use of a late 1920s Chrysler radiator cap adorning the building.

Where: The History Channel

Who: Eric Hammarberg, Associate AIA and Vice President of Thornton Tomasetti

Why: Modern Marvels is a documentary television series that premiered on January 1, 1995 on The History Channel. The program explores how technologies affect and are used in today’s society. Since its debut, Modern Marvels has produced over 500 episodes covering various topics involving science, technology, electronics, mechanics, engineering, architecture, industry, mass production, manufacturing, and agriculture.

About Thornton Tomasetti (www.ThorntonTomasetti.com)
Thornton Tomasetti provides engineering services to clients worldwide on buildings of all sizes and complexity. From the tallest buildings and the longest spans, to innovative building systems and materials, the firm is committed to creating the best solutions through its technical ingenuity, pursuit of excellence, and responsiveness to client needs. Our work is in three practice areas: Building Structures, Building Skin and Building Performance. Founded in 1956 as Lev Zetlin & Associates, today Thornton Tomasetti is a 650-person organization of engineers and architects collaborating from offices across the United States and in Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, Moscow, and the Middle East.

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