INSPIRATION
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The architects thoughtfully considered and incorporated sustainable design features throughout the center, such as natural lighting and ventilation, geothermal regulation, and greywater recycling. Further supporting LEED Gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council, the Transit Center … Read More
Beneath the perforated blue veil, the foundational layer is composed of clear, insulated glass and the solid, metal panels. Kingspan KarrierRail attachments support the perforated panels, suspending them one foot from the silver-color wall surface revealed underneath. The space between each exterior… Read More
During the day, those inside the building enjoy shaded, natural light and views, and those passing by can peek into the costume shop, performance area and other street-level spaces. NBBJ said, “The resulting building brings energy to the street, breaking down the barriers between audience and … Read More
The Epic, a LEED® Gold-certified, Class AA office tower, defines a gateway between the modern high rises of downtown Dallas, the historic Arts District, and Deep Ellum’s commuter-friendly retail and entertainment destinations. Scaled with respect to this intersection, Perkins&Will desi… Read More
On the Del Valle High School campus, students are working towards their futures, so it’s only appropriate that they study in a building that looks futuristic. The new Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) on the Texas campus includes a health-science lab, mock courtroom, automotive repa… Read More
At its base, The Epic connects with pedestrian-friendly pathways to the adjacent DART commuter rail station. High above the street-level entrances and 18,000-square-foot retail concourse, a seventh-floor rooftop deck and café offers an elevated greenspace as an oasis for The Epic’s occu… Read More
Morin Corp.’s Concealed Fastener N-12 metal panels create Opera at the Center’s outermost, perforated surface. The exterior wall panel system was installed by Northshore Exteriors in a staggered pattern to adorn the building, as well as to strategically balance shading, privacy and trans… Read More
The main lobby at Chaminade High School's Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center, features a 38-foot multi-panel installation of all-natural preserved plants. These maintenance-free nature installations provide a unique design to any interior space.
Throughout the façade, Harmon’s UCW800 system integrated varying depths of exterior vertical fins. These shading devices, paired with the high thermal performance curtainwall framing and glass, assist with the building’s energy efficiency. Maximizing and managing daylight reduces … Read More
Behind the scenes, 44,000 square feet of Kingspan KarrierPanel system finished in Fluropon Silversmith by Steelscape serves as the building’s primary weather barrier and exterior insulation. Fluropon coatings contribute to the façade’s durability, longevity and sustainability. Low… Read More
Contributing to The Epic’s sustainable goals and contemporary appearance, its façade consists of aluminum-framed curtainwall finished in Fluropon® “Volcanic Rocks” by Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings. Meeting all the design requirements, Western Extrusions applied the dark… Read More
To achieve the desert aesthetic on the base, 31,000 square feet of PAC-CLAD Snap-Clad panels from Petersen Aluminum were installed. The Snap-Clad panels are typically used as roofing panels but were specified for the exterior walls in repeating patterns. In addition, these metal panels are coated in… Read More
