Deconstruction of the Sir John Carling Building

The deconstruction of the Sir John Carling Building took place on July 13, 2014. The implosion attracted the attention of many curious people. In less than 10 seconds, the 11-storey building collapsed into itself, leaving only a pile of debris where it once stood.

Here is the video of the deconstruction:

Did you know?

• It took more than 400 kilograms of explosives to demolish the structure.
• More than 2,000 holes were made in the structure to insert the explosives.
• A 300-metre perimeter was established to allow passersby and spectators to watch the event in safety.
• The implosion attracted hundreds of people.
• Deconstructing the building in a controlled manner helped preserve its heritage elements, such as marble benches, brass doors and the West Annex.