University of Utah Helix project

Posted by Frank on February 27, 2023
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The Healthcare, Educators, Leaders & Innovators Complex (HELIX) will serve as a collaboration and office space for University of Utah Health faculty and staff. With the aging School of Medicine (Building 521) at the end of its useful life, HELIX will become the new home for many School of Medicine departments and occupants. The new building will offer U of U Health faculty and staff the environment and attributes needed to do their best work. (source)

Here is what the rendering looks like

finished project using NorthClad Laser cut panels

It’s amazing what a few laser cut panels in choice places can do for the project.

Abet Laminati – SE Aurora Rec Center

Posted by Frank on November 7, 2022
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If you are looking for a place to work out, have fun and enjoy some amazing facilities, you might want to check out the new South-East Aurora Rec Center. This state-of-the-art, 61,000 sf building is the latest addition to the city of Aurora’s network of community and recreation centers. What’s more, it was funded entirely by the tax revenue from marijuana sales. The design was done by Populous Architects, a renowned firm with global experience, and the installation was handled by Douglas Colony, a local contractor with a reputation for excellence. One of the striking features of the building is the facade, which is covered with Abet Laminati facade panels, a durable and aesthetic material that enhances the appearance and performance of the structure.

Petrarch shopping Cart test

Posted by Frank on September 7, 2022
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Petrarch Engineered Stone Rainscreen Cladding is composed primarily of reconstituted marble that is recycled instead of being discarded. And like natural stone, Petrarch exterior architecture panels will endure extreme environmental conditions, vandalism, and exposure for years to come. Petrarch panels are available in 4 Textures + 16 Standard Colors and Unlimited Custom Colors, Molds, Images, and Patterns.

About the Shopping Cart test:

A couple of years ago Petrarch screwed a panel against the wall with the Z-girts being ~24” OC  and threw a shopping cart at it as hard as they could You can see the results in the YouTube video below  

Below is the video of my number one competitor (You know who you are) who did not do so well…

SikaTack or the art of bonding rainscreen panels to any wall.

Posted by Frank on February 3, 2022
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Popular across Europe and with rising interest in the US, the SikaTack® Panel System is a high-performance bonding solution uniquely designed to aesthetically fix ventilated façade rainscreen panels to a sub-frame system. In addition, SikaTack® 

Panel-50 is a tested structural sealant that replaces rivets and screws seen on the exterior of building panels. The system provides architects, installers, and contractors with competitive and creative opportunities for a practical facade design and productive installation process.

Sika Corporation and Omnis Panels Announce Collaboration in US Rainscreen Market

Posted by Frank on December 2, 2021
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Popular across Europe and with rising interest in the US, the SikaTack® Panel System is a high-performance bonding solution uniquely designed to aesthetically fix ventilated façade rainscreen panels to a sub-frame system. In addition, SikaTack® Panel-50 is a tested structural sealant that replaces rivets and screws seen on the exterior of building panels. The system provides architects, installers, and contractors with competitive and creative opportunities for a practical facade design and productive installation process.

SIKATACK® PANEL SYSTEM WAS USED TO APPLY THE FAÇADES OF THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, MIAMI

SikaTack® Panel System costs up to 40% less compared to hidden mechanical fixation. Fast installation makes SikaTack® Panel System extremely cost-effective. The strength of the SikaTack® Panel System system absorbs dynamic and static stresses, as well as elevated façade temperatures.

SLCCC Westpointe NorthClad EF Series

Posted by Frank on October 30, 2020
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The Salt Lake Community College Westpointe Technical and Career Center in Salt Lake City, Utah was a major project for us. The system itself is the NorthClad EF series using .0125″ plate aluminum and extruded continuous aluminum sub girds for drainage and support.

Salt Lake Community College Westpointe Technical and Career Center. Salt Lake City, Utah.