Time and Money Saved Restoring Atlanta-Area Landmark

Built in 1963, 309 East Paces is located in the trendy Buckhead area of Atlanta and was once the headquarters of the nationwide rental company Aaron’s. Knox/Redan, owners of the 12-story building, wanted to preserve the building’s aesthetics, selecting a brick design with large industrial-style windows.The general contractor, Balfour Beatty Construction, proposed the use of StoPanel Technology to meet the developer’s limited time and budget. The team selected StoPanel Classic NExT ci as the cladding, with StoCreativ Brick and StoCreativ Granite to achieve the look of natural substances without the cost, weight and labor. The panels were produced at the Atlanta manufacturing

Advances

Coatings & Finishes

French Grays

The color of the year, Metropolitan AF-690 is a shade of cool gray. The comforting, sophisticated color exudes beauty and balance, says Ellen O’Neil, Benjamin Moore’s director of strategic design intelligence. Its understated yet glamorous hue creates a soothing impactful common ground. A corresponding palette of 15 harmonious hues range from ethereal neutrals to frothy pinks that complement and accentuate the calming role of gray.

Case Study

Flooring

Flooring Provides Stylish Pathway to Sustainability

Request for custom mixed flooring proves no deterrent in implementing an underfloor access system to achieve comfort and performance goals, including greater daylight harvesting. The design for these floors needed to convey a high-end professional feel while maintaining the benefits which had been achieved using an access floor system. The architectural firm of Mark Cavagnero Assocs. had a clear vision of materials: teak plank wood, multi-piece porcelain and carpet. The challenge became how to blend these varying materials as transitions and maintain the functionality of the access floor system. At 30-stories and 450,000 sq. ft., 350 Mission Street is the first LEED Platinum high-rise in th

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Site Furnishings

Connecting People, Technology and Nature

The GO OutdoorTable brings integrated solar power to support formal and informal activities, individuals and groups, in a variety of postures. GO has a sleek and simple profile, a smooth, flat top that provides an ideal surface for writing, and rounded edges that offer a comfortable perch.

Case Study

Multifamily

Beating the Heat

On top of that, the neighborhood has lower vehicle ownership than other areas of Phoenix, so residents rely on walking, biking or taking public transportation and are out in the heat for extended durations.As part of the plan to incorporate 1,161 units of mixed-income housing (including a one-for-one replacement of existing public housing units) Mithun developed new housing prototypes that maximize shade and ventilation and incorporate cool building materials to mitigate extreme heat. Now in the first phase of implementation (an affordable apartment building), the project’s housing design strategies include courtyard housing to maximize shade, single-loaded apartments with open breezew

Case Study

Exterior Panels/Cladding

Customization and Cost Savings

Metal wall panels save money and add interest at the University of Texas. The University of Texas at Tyler created plans to add a STEM and business building to its expanding campus to attract students from across the country. The original specification called for aluminum composite material (ACM) to match metal wall panels on the College of Pharmacy Building. However, the construction team was looking for an alternative to save money and speed up installation. Additionally, the design team was not willing to compromise on design, so they wanted a system which could expand their creative possibilities. The team was also looking for alternatives for the wood soffit. They needed something

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June 30, 2020 by Jim Crockett

Doesn’t Seem to be a Shadow in the City

The Lovin’ Spoonful once lamented this fact in their smash “Summer in the City” ‘70s hit, which still manages to make it onto many playlists about this time, as we’ve officially hit summer. Based on the events of the late spring, it’s going to be a hot one in more ways than just surface temperature. That said, in the May/June issue, we continued our ongoing exploration of the urban environment, which offered a number of suggestions architects proffered for managing cities. Following are a few products that will help deal with the heat.

Advances

Wall Coverings

Dimensional

MDC’s Dimension Walls’ patterns are 3D designs that are durable and sophisticated. Available in 4-ft. × 8-ft. and 4-ft. × 10-ft. sheets, the decorated thermoplastic sheets are manufactured through an innovative thermoperforming process that is quick, efficient and cost-effective without compromising design. A metallic finish or paintable option can achieve a specific color vision.

Case Study

Exterior Panels/Cladding

Non-Profit Facility Designs to Durability and Style

Westminster Neighborhood Services is a non-profit organization on the east side of Indianapolis that works with community partners to provide food and clothing to neighborhood families as well as children’s programs that meet nurturing, safety, educational and developmental needs. The 16,620-sq.-ft. facility, which also serves as a neighborhood adult soup kitchen, contains a computer lab, adult classroom, learning center, a store for basic needs and a dining hall.During the design phase of the facility, one of the main goals was to construct a building that would hold up over time and serve the community far into the future. Envelope 2000 metal composite material (MCM) from Citadel Arc

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Green Roofs

Innovative Green Roof Graces Washington, D.C. Cultural Land

Expansion project features four complex swoop designs, starting as flat green roofs and then rotating into vertical green walls. The REACH is the Kennedy Center’s first expansion since its opening in 1971. This historic, $250 million expansion project aims to make the Center a 21st-century cultural campus and arts incubator. The expansion of classrooms, stages, and rehearsal space is located mostly underground, with approximately 69,000 square feet of green roof above it. American Hydrotech provided a green roof with insulation and waterproofing for the entire project. The REACH features four complex swoop designs, which start as flat green roofs and rotate into vertical walls. D

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French Grays

Flooring Provides Stylish Pathway to Sustainability

Connecting People, Technology and Nature

Beating the Heat

Customization and Cost Savings

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Doesn’t Seem to be a Shadow in the City

Dimensional

Non-Profit Facility Designs to Durability and Style

Innovative Green Roof Graces Washington, D.C. Cultural Land