The incredible feature of this non-conventional gazebo is that the entire structure is clear span, self supporting and the inside is open all the way to the peak. Much time was invested in the planning and coordination of this non-conventional gazebo.

The incredible feature of the gazebo is that the entire structure is clear span, self supporting and the inside is open all the way to the peak. This was achieved by leaning shop fabricated moment frames at the corners into a compression ring. The Asymmetric pattern of the structure complicated the process. A temporary tower at the center of the structure was installed and was removed after the entire field welded moment connections were complete. To complicate things further, being built on a city lot, the delivery of the components had to be carefully coordinated so not to choke the other activity on the site. The temporary tower was supported on anchor bolts with double nuts so the tower could be gradually lowered and any deflection of the structure could be monitored. There was only one eighth of an inch drop after the tower was removed. The time invested in the planning paid dividends as the structure was completed weeks ahead of schedule.