Lightweight Substrate Substitute Saves Time and Money

Hemmed in by a combination of barriers including the city’s set-back zoning requirements along the Chicago River, and a bustling, seven-line Amtrak right of way spanning more than 140-ft., the developable parcel offered only a small sliver of land just 55-ft. wide upon which to build. “Meeting the challenge of building a cost-effective high-rise on this site came down to delivering the required floorplate area with a 45-ft. lease span supported by four-story trusses on either side of the 39-ft.-wide core,” says Erik Harris, Associate Principal with Goettsch Partners. The investment was significant and stretching every dollar to improve pro forma is rarely a waste of time. G

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Lighting & Controls

Chinese Inspiration

Inspired by the look of traditional Chinese paper lamps, the Lanterna fixture is available in three sizes and two colors—black or white. French designer Sam Baron incorporated a gold interior finish to the fixture’s shadeto create warm, glowing illumination.

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Lighting & Controls

Making an Interior Design Statement

Michael Hsu Office Design worked with Uhuru Design’s furniture division for unique custom furnishings. Founded in 2004, Shake Shack owns, operates and licenses more than 180 Shake Shack restaurants, known as “Shacks,” in the United States and internationally. Here guests enjoy modern day versions of roadside burger stand fare—delicious burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine and more. Uhuru Design’s live-edge walnut slab reception desk is a statement piece indicating entry to a unique work environment. Their Minim benching system in white oak and black steel provides over 200 seats, each workspace uniquely lit

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Flooring

Form and Function take Flight

Inspired by air traffic maps, Tarkett has introduced two new lines of modular carpet tiles, offering new options for office, education and hospitality spaces. The designs could simplify installation in contemporary architectural designs where right angles and straight lines give way to open, multi-use spaces and curved walls. The carpet uses Tarkett’s Powerbond construction, with means it can be installed in any direction (even diagonally). The designer Jhane Barnes flipped and rotated repeating modules to create a large-scale pattern with no obvious repeat, creating an intriguing visual with minimal installation water. FlightPath contains 14 different matching points in its 22-ft. pat

Case Study

Decorative Metal

Easy Route to Airport Shading, Privacy and Security

Unusual application of metal material as drapery addresses glare and privacy without drawing attention to itself. Address heat and glare from the southwest setting sun in the Elmira Corning Regional Airport in Horseheads, N.Y. Working with Fennick McCredie Architecture, Cascade Architectural provided 3,055 sq. ft. of 5/16-in. 15-gauge aluminum Fabricoil in three very different applications within the airport’s interior, including: window drapery, a privacy partition and a security gate for the Taste NY Bar. The coiled wire fabric is finished in Antique Bronze and secured using Cascade Architectural’s operable Steel Secura Track attachments. “We specified Fabricoil

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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September 16, 2020 by Jim Crockett

Trigger Warning

Just before I started writing this, the streetsweeper meandered past my window, effectively ending my morning meditation. Beyond agitation, the name of the company triggered an avalanche of reveries, ironically, triggering inspiration for this blog. “Elgin” was the sobriquet on the side of the vehicle; it made me smirk because my son pronounces it with a hard “G,” opposed to the infamous British booze. Because my mind is somewhat warped, I Googled the derivation of the name, as I knew it had something to do with Scotland. A far northern city, it is famous for its ruined cathedral, which burnt down not even 20 years after its first stone was laid. That triggered another memory of the same son standing before the copper inlaid doors of St. Anne De Beaupre outside of Quebec City. That triggered thoughts of glass doors (for HVAC purposes) placed before the sentinel doors of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan, whose renovation and retrofit we covered earlier this year (JAN). Enough! I’ll be at the dawn of time soon. Here are a few products, including fire-resistive glazing, that might keep such glorious spiritual structures and the like, going for another century.

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Wall Coverings

Articulated Excellence

Architectural Systems, Inc.(ASI) Chizel Wood Panels have received the prestigious ADEX Platinum Award for excellence in the wall covering category. Echoing the look of heritage handcraftsmanship with a modern balance, the panels showcase an articulated level of detail in nine standard bespoke patterns, each with a high variation in texture.

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HVAC

Sustainability Incorporated into School Design

The newly renovated Steinbach Regional Secondary School in Manitoba is assisting the faculty with a great lesson for the students on the environment and the impact buildings make. Stantec Architecture and the Hanover School Division envisioned a school built to serve as a learning tool for its existing students as well as the growing community. To align with the sustainable design elements, the school incorporates chilled beam products as its primary source of air distribution. The beams feature the aerodynamic properties of Titus’ ceiling diffusers and benefit from the use of using hydronic coils and induced air, reducing energy consumption associated with removing sensible thermal lo

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Roofing Systems

Let Your True Color Shine

PAC-CLAD | Petersen Metal Roofing + Wall Panel Systems are available in 46 standard colors. The durable 70% PVDF (Kynar) finish comes with a 30-year non-prorated warranty, and most colors meet LEED, Energy Star and Cool Roof Rating Council certification requirements. For a high-end look, consider a two-coat finish like Weathered Copper or Weathered Steel. Our new line of 16 Wood Grain finishes offer the look of wood with the durability of metal. PAC-CLAD products are also available in custom colors.

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Trigger Warning

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Sustainability Incorporated into School Design

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