University of Central Missouri Elliott Student Union, Warrensburg, Mo.

KWK Architects, partnering with CannonDesign, has completed a 15- to 20-year renovation masterplan for the University of Central Missouri’s Elliott Student Union, a 165,000-sq.-ft. social hub affectionately known as the “campus living room.” Most recently, kwk completed design and construction administration for implementing Phase 1 of the masterplan, which included a redesigned, modern main entrance and a new 280-seat multi-purpose auditorium addition. The total construction cost of Phase I was approximately $7 million. The new entrance was completed in fall 2019, while the new auditorium was completed in spring 2020.The planning team worked closely with university leaders

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Solar & Renewable Power

Shaded Charging Station

Imagine a comfortable, shaded oasis where you can relax while charging your mobile devices and laptops. A standalone solar shade and charging structure, each SolarZone includes four wireless chargers and four outlets for mobile device and laptop charging. With its LSX Modules, one has unlimited charging ability when the sun is shining. When the sun goes down, the SolarZone has enough battery storage for eight hours of laptop charging, four hours of wireless mobile device charging and can keep the lights on for more than eight hours. The integrated LED lighting makes it a great place to hang out into the evening and the lights can be programmed to turn on and off automatically based on whatev

University of Minnesota Pioneer Hall, Minneapolis, Minn.

Case Study

Restrooms

Merging Community and Privacy at the University of Minnesota

Located on the east bank of the Mississippi River, the second oldest residence hall at the University of Minnesota recently became its second largest. The 90-year-old Pioneer Hall opened its doors to the 2019 freshman and sophomore class after completing $104.5 million in renovations. Now more than 40% larger than its original size, Pioneer Hall boasts a historically sensitive, but modern design within a 252,391-sq.-ft. facility supplying 756 beds to students across five floors. This includes preserving the building’s historic Georgian Revival-style exterior, while gutting an interior that previously consisted of adjoining townhomes that were exceedingly difficult to navigate and faile

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Doors/Entry Systems

Banking on the Indoor/Outdoors Trend

A full blown-trend for the past few years, COVID has only increased the spotlight on the need for well-ventilated spaces, notably for eating and drinking establishments. Proprietors of Ainslie, Brooklyn, New York’s newest Italian restaurant, hustled to create accommodations where they could. The restaurant uses operable doors from Schweiss Bifold to get the job done. Specifically, it has a 30-ft., 6-in. x 13-ft., 4-in, Schweiss Doors bifold designer door that opens to a bar and landscaped yard at the back of the restaurant.The COVID crisis has firmly established the importance of healthy ventilation and plenty of outside air in spaces—an idea often poo-pooed due to its ener

Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture, Seattle, Wa.

Case Study

Exterior Panels/Cladding

Focused on Transparency and Accessibility to All

Construction of the 105,000-sq.-ft. Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture completed a few months ago on the University of Washington campus. The Burke is the oldest public museum in Washington State, with a collection of more than 16-million artifacts and specimens, ranging from totem poles and gemstones to dinosaur fossils. The mission of the museum is to care for and share natural and cultural collections so all people can learn, be inspired, generate knowledge, feel joy and heal. Designed by principal Tom Kundig and built by Skanska, the recently built facility features brand new exhibits, research facilities and a new approach to discovery and learning about history and heri

Case Study

Stone/Masonry

Thin Stone + Insulated Wall System Elevates Marquis Building

Carbon County Courthouse & Administration Building features thin ARRIS-tile stone installed with ProGUARD insulated cement board panels. Carbon County residents were in need of a major public building that would centralize many departments that were scattered throughout the community, according to design firm Scott P. Evans architects. This area of Utah had needed a new administration building for years and planners hoped to create a project that residents, employees, and the community at large could feel proud about, and practically could provide services more efficiently.As a new, marquis structure in the region, the design team wanted a beautiful and high-performance exterior. Th

AP ProductWire

June 29, 2022 by Jeanie Fitzgerald-Pitts

2022 Tile & Stone Trends

2022 may be remembered as a time that promoted playful design. For proof, one needs look no further than some of the year’s trending stone and tile products. Large marble tiles in out-of-this-world colors that include turquoise and rose. The novel use of finishes that produce tiles with textures that are truly unique. Eye-catching patterns crafted from multi-shape designs in all sizes and scales. These new solutions even take design to another dimension with curved marble, fluted stone tiles, and tridimensional listels that create a statement with light and shadow on the surface. From large, bold statement pieces to high-contrast patterns, fascinating finishes, and 3D shapes, this issue of AP ProductWire is dedicated to the latest in tile and stone that will soon be seen in stunning commercial and residential spaces.

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Walls That Move

Sound Inspiration

Irregular Finish, Metallic Effect

Modern Marble That Wows

Flowers & Muranese Glass Pipes

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HVAC

Wind and Rain

Ruskin introduces its EME5625MDE Wind Driven Rain Louver (Miami Dade Certified with Enhanced Protection). This newly designed, high-performance louver with improved air and water performance is a 5-in. deep, vertically bladed louver certified for AMCA 540 and AMCA 550 performance, rated for Miami Dade jurisdictions, and mechanically fastened for manufacturing speed and improved performance.

Hybrid 750 XT Veneer Wall System, YCW 750 XT Curtainwall and Thermal Entrance Doors

Case Study

Glass & Curtainwall

Magnificent Wood Detail

The new JST Production and Engineering Center in Swatara Township, Pa. is the Japanese electrical connector company’s newest facility. The 52,000-sq.-ft. design, development and production center houses offices, connecting decks, a lunchroom and manufacturing space with a machine center, shipping and receiving. It also earned the Project Application Award for its incredible commercial fenestration, manufactured by YKK AP America.The geometry of this expansive single-level timber and glass building is striking, with more than 70 corners inside and out. The building represents a deep connection to nature, taking inspiration from tree roots. As the building flows back, it become

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Paving Systems

Contemporary Twist on the Look of Natural Granite

Contemporary, sleek, and unmistakable. The look of natural granite and beautiful modern joint lines are what define Umbriano pavers from Unilock. Beyond its stunning form, these pavers also deliver on function with a non-slip texture and wear-resistant surface with integral stain resistance. Available in multiple shapes, sizes and colors, Umbriano can be used in various applications from pedestrian to vehicular, on-grade to pedestal. These pavers are ideal for amenity spaces, pool decks, pedestrian plazas and roof decks, allowing designers to create functional and durable outdoor spaces that will stand the test of time, while offering a contemporary flair.

Architectural Products

Enhancing the ‘Campus Living Room’

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May/Jun ’22

Shaded Charging Station

Merging Community and Privacy at the University of Minnesota

Banking on the Indoor/Outdoors Trend

Focused on Transparency and Accessibility to All

Thin Stone + Insulated Wall System Elevates Marquis Building

AP ProductWire

2022 Tile & Stone Trends

Wind and Rain

Magnificent Wood Detail

Contemporary Twist on the Look of Natural Granite