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ASU SkySong: The Scottsdale Innovation Center was built on the site of the former Los Arcos Mall in Scottsdale, Arizona. SkySong is a mixed-use, $5.2 million project consisting of 1.2 million square feet of office, research, and retail space. It also includes a hotel/conference center and multi-family residential units.

The centerpiece of the development is an enormous custom tensile fabric structure supplied by PFEIFER Structures in conjunction with FTL Design Architects and Higgins Development. The frame consists of eight steel structures reaching 111 feet in length. These steel “legs” weigh about 2,400 pounds each. The structure peaks at an impressive 125 feet in the air. The frame supports eight integrated conical-shaped pieces covered with 50,000 square feet of Teflon-coated fiberglass (PTFE) material. The fabric is able to withstand 650 pounds of force per square inch once all the connection adjustments have been made. As PFEIFER Construction Manager, Deon Kleynhans points out, “Once there is tension and it’s under load, it will be able to withstand the same forces as stainless steel.”

SkySong serves as a model for this century’s workplace environment: a place where business and innovation are one and the same and a global portal connecting the world through technology. Current business tenants include Qwest Communications International and Ticketmaster. All will have access to the resources of Arizona State University who, along with the City of Scottsdale, form the development team.

PFEIFER President Claude Centner sees the fabric structure as a major focal point for the development and a landmark structure for the City of Scottsdale that will continually draw visitors to the area. “I’m hoping that people enjoy the uniqueness of the design and ultimately see it as a piece of art,” says Centner. “The overall objective was to create a central point for four buildings. This really brings it all together.” The structure has white lights which enable it to glow at night as well as LED lights that can change color based on a specific requirement or occasion.

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The high ceiling above the staircase leading to the mezzanine needed to be smooth and uninterrupted, but also provide enough light below, so the 4,000 lumen package was used in the 6” aperture.

This solved a practical need while maintaining the high-end luxury aesthetic.

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The CFO’s office features freestanding private office furniture. A rich Walnut composite wood veneer gives this office a classic look. In addition to the task chair, this office includes two guest chairs as well as a bench for added seating options. Excel documents, spreadsheets, and charts can be shared on the 60″ monitor mounted on the wall within a metal shroud. The custom magnetic graphic film has been created to mirror the seating upholstery and can be quickly and easily changed out over time.

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Standing tall in the heart of La Jolla, is the UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center with its whimsical curves and shapes, this was a perfect design application for Fellert. Reducing the noise and stress of a busy medical center was the challenge, yet without compromising the aesthetic design for the ever tasteful La Jolla.

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With KwickScreen you can create social distancing and wayfinding in office environments without impeding on the natural light of the space.

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