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Meet the Women of Peacock Architects: From High Heels to Steel Toes

Although (almost) every day is International Women’s Day at Peacock Architects, today we celebrate International Women’s Day across the globe. A day where the world celebrates women's achievements, raises awareness around gender discrimination, and fosters driving gender parity.

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A Look Through History: The Architecture Behind The Mar-A-Lago Mansion with Tamara Peacock, Mar-A-Lago’s Preservation Architect.

We’ve all heard about the famous estate that is Mar-a-Lago but there’s lesser known information on the deep cultural history and the architecture behind it. Tamara Peacock, President of Peacock Architects had one of the most prestigious and sought after jobs, Lead Preservation Architect for the National Historic Landmark, Mar-a-Lago. Her task was converting this famous historic estate from a private residence to a members only club.

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The 411 on 40 Year Inspections by Licensed Inspectors Peacock Architects

The 40 Year Safety Inspection laws were created and put into effect throughout Broward County in 2005 after the devastation of Hurricane Wilma. Wilma’s 90+ mph winds caused structural building failures and created a much bigger mess for FEMA than they were prepared for. This program was implemented to help minimize the possibility of future building failure and to better prepare owners and residents for hurricane winds and other major safety hazards. Last year, in response to the Surfside building collapse, the laws were updated again to prevent further catastrophe.

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