Chelsey Godfrey, Author at CENTRIA

Design Innovation

Encore Urban Living

Chelsey Godfrey May 12, 2020 at 4:37 pm 0

Stealing the Spotlight

Touted by Cincinnati Refined as “…a colossal color-changing chameleon on the east side of downtown” and “…the city’s only color-changing skyscraper,” Encore Urban Living commanded attention and reshaped Cincinnati’s skyline the moment it was completed. The building’s defining architectural characteristic: Concept Series with Kolorshift, courtesy of CENTRIA.

Center City Living at its Finest

Encore Urban Living is a $52-million, 17-story mixed-used development at the corner of 8^th and Sycamore streets in Cincinnati.

The building includes 133 luxury apartments and amenities such as a pool, a sundeck, an exercise room and a grand lobby. The high-rise building also boasts a 500-space parking garage, two restaurants and a fitness studio.

Residents are within walking distance of the Red Bike Station, the Connector Streetcar Station, the city’s central business district and many other key locations.

Attention Please

Architects and planners were focused on making a statement when designing what would become Encore Urban Living. They wanted to erect a modern, dynamic structure that would clearly distinguish itself amongst other buildings on the street, and that meant making the optimal choice for the building’s exterior.

The solution: CENTRIA’s Concept Series CS-260 Horizontal metal panels in Dusty Rose with a Smooth finish and Kolorshift coating. Crews installed 50,000 feet of the CENTRIA panels as the external cladding.

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CENTRIA® Enhances Versawall® Product Line with New Non-Embossed Finish

Chelsey Godfrey January 16, 2020 at 6:25 pm 0

Moon Township, PA…CENTRIA®, leading innovator and manufacturer of the world’s most advanced building envelope wall and roof panels, integrated components, and coating systems, announces a new addition to its Versawall® product line: Versawall Non-Embossed.

The new Versawall option presents a sleek, smooth exterior face. Panel length is 20’ for this non-embossed profile that meets the same stringent testing requirements as the rest of CENTRIA’s insulated metal panel line.

Formed with a galvanized steel face and liner with pre-formed joinery, and thick, rigid HCFC-free foam insulation, Versawall panels are remarkably strong and provide outstanding weather resistance and moisture protection.

“Demonstrating our continued dedication to the architectural community, we at CENTRIA are proud to offer Versawall Non-Embossed,” says Tom Zombek, Project Manager. “By expanding upon our current profile selection, we aim to better serve our customers and help them bring their designs to life.”

Versawall insulated metal wall panels add versatility and flexibility by offering a metal panel solution for walls. These lightweight insulated metal composite panels can be installed vertically for long, sleek sight lines, and the lightly-planked interior liner works compositely with the face sheet to provide greater strength.

For more information about CENTRIA Versawall Non-Embossed, visit: https://www.centria.com/products/insulated-metal-panels/industrial-commercial-insulated-metal-panels/versawall--versapanel/versawall

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Design Innovation

CENTRIA Products Add Modernity and Sharpness to Pointe at Polaris Community

Chelsey Godfrey December 16, 2019 at 8:00 am 0

Along the Polaris Highway in Columbus, OH, sits the Pointe at Polaris — a vibrant, modern, mixed-use community. It features inviting green spaces, entertainment, shopping, and places to live, all in a 20-acre tract of land. CENTRIA panels were used across the structure as part of Phase I of the project. This was comprised of a three-story, 106,000 square-foot office/retail/restaurant building; a four-story, 569 space parking garage, and a four-story, 216 unit apartment building, all of which opened in 2018. Phase II, not yet complete, will include another office building, a parking garage, an equivalent apartment building, and a hotel.

“We specified the metal panels for use on the exterior of our buildings to give them a modern feel, and we chose CENTRIA because the panels were quick to install and presented the clean look we desired,” says Tom Linzell, Senior Project Manager, M+A architects, the firm responsible for the design.

This highly collaborative project – a must due to its size and scope – featured CENTRIA products. Two different hues of the Intercept™ Entyre series were selected and specified – 15,000 square feet in total – in addition to CENTRIA MR3-36 Screen in one color for the building’s exterior.

“The overall structure was intended to have a contemporary look, which harkens back to mid-century modern design,” says Linzell. “The panels we chose match this aesthetic, and the wide range of colors was also highly appealing to our design team.”

Intercept is a modular metal wall panel system that allows for design versatility by incorporating different substrates, depths, slopes, curves and perforations into an easy-to-install rainscreen. The lightweight, back-ventilated system combines aesthetics with function, directing water away from your structure, without using sealants of any kind.

The system's modular design lends itself to installation in either vertical or horizontal applications. Intercept panels are available in the standard coil-coated aluminum substrate, as well as post-anodized aluminum, zinc, and other natural metals.

Phase I of Pointe at Polaris was completed in early 2019. M+A architects were responsible for design services, and the CENTRIA dealer was Hemm’s Glass Shops, Inc.

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CENTRIA® Concept Series Panels Create Distinct Urban Aura at the Archer Hotel, Napa

Chelsey Godfrey December 5, 2019 at 8:00 am 0

The Archer Hotel is a boutique establishment located in Napa, CA. Situated at a bustling and lively downtown intersection, the hotel covers 136,000 square feet with 183 guest rooms. It features a 15,000 square-foot deck with an outdoor bar and dining options, a spa, and private outdoor patios.

“The Archer Hotel embodies the essence of Napa – its vineyards,” says Roger Brown, Senior Vice President and Director of Design, LK Architecture, the firm responsible for the design. “The strong vertical and horizontal lines represent the posts supporting the vines and the breaks and furrows of the vineyards. This rhythm, repetition and geometry relates back to the place itself.”

The clean lines and contemporary look of CENTRIA Concept Series panels bring a sense of urban modernity to the building’s main tower, achieving the goal of blending the old world with the new.

Approximately 16,000 square feet of Concept Series in Silversmith with a smooth finish and Sundance Mica coating were used, enabling the building to stand out as a destination in the popular tourist area.

“CENTRIA panels cover the building’s corner tower and were selected to give it a distinctly urban feel,” says Brown. “We used different tones of grey to add variation and a subtle shimmer.”

Concept Series single-skin rainscreen panels feature concealed fasteners and a common-lock joint that allows the panels to be integrated with each other. The panels are primed for easy installation, with stand-off clips that provide a ventilation cavity and drain plane behind the panel. These panel clips also allow for thermal and seismic movements.

“The panels are a quality product and are easy to work with,” says Brown. “We also appreciated the fact that CENTRIA was able to achieve the shades of grey we desired.”

The Archer Hotel was completed in August 2017. LK Architecture provided design services, the general contractor was SD Deacon, and the CENTRIA dealer was Blackwood Associates. The panels were installed by TriCore Panels, Inc.

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Bringing an Abandoned Space Back to Life

Chelsey Godfrey November 25, 2019 at 9:28 pm 0

Retrofit projects are extremely varied and diverse in nature. From taking a former strip mall and transforming it into a central courts facility, to upgrading former industrial buildings for mixed-use purposes, retrofit is an innovative way to bring new life to abandoned or empty structures.

Vacant lots and dilapidated buildings are always an eyesore, and new construction on unused space can enhance an area, creating fresh vibrancy and, at times, a new focal point for the community. Out on Holbrook, Long Island, a Unique Fitness facility sought to take advantage of one such empty site, bringing a new, vibrant fitness center to the area.

Formerly an abandoned and blighted Holbrook construction site, located on Long Island along Veterans Memorial Highway between Sunrise Highway and MacArthur Airport, the area was transformed into the 42,000 square foot Unique Fitness outlet – the fourth of its kind in Suffolk County and the company’s largest location. An existing structure, a 350-foot-long abandoned office building that has been on-site since the early 2000s, was incorporated into the project.

Consequently, the design team had a large space with which to work, and they required a top-performing product that united aesthetics and energy efficiency. They ultimately selected approximately 29,000 square feet of CENTRIA MetalWrap™ insulated composite backup panels, augmented with 15,000 square feet of Concept Series single-skin rainscreen panels to complete the façade.

“We chose to use MetalWrap because of the insulation benefits and how it conforms to stringent local energy requirements,” says Tyler Fox, Project Manager, JM2 Architecture, the firm responsible for the design. “To have the building fully weather-tight with MetalWrap while still working on the exterior was a very attractive advantage from the start. Complete, it looks beautiful and we were able to achieve a modern look while keeping with the branding colors of Unique Fitness.”

CENTRIA MetalWrap insulated composite panels can serve as a backup wall for nearly any type of exterior rainscreen system, from single-skin metal to brick, terra cotta, and others. The system can achieve energy efficiency goals with a single component that eliminates the need for conventional batt or board insulation, exterior gypsum, air barriers, vapor retarders, and building wraps. The MetalWrap system's single-component construction also means a single source of responsibility, which means less coordination, fewer scheduling and interface issues, and one-step installation.

“The CENTRIA panels met what we were looking for aesthetically and made the most sense for us regarding performance and installation benefits,” says Fox.

CENTRIA Concept Series single-skin rainscreen panels also contribute to the Unique Fitness façade. The system possesses an unbroken appearance that further adds to the product's aesthetic versatility.

The Unique Fitness facility was completed in March 2019. The architect was JM2 Architecture and the CENTRIA product was installed by Above All Store Fronts.

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Balance and Beauty Achieved with CENTRIA Products

Chelsey Godfrey November 25, 2019 at 9:16 pm 0

The Westin Jackson is a 203-room hotel located near key downtown attractions in Jackson, MS. The building design communicates the area’s deep musical heritage with the help of CENTRIA products, metaphorically celebrating the birthplace of the Delta Blues and nodding to the music’s instrumentation, rhythm, and multi-layered composition.

In total, more than 31,000 square feet of CENTRIA SDP-175 Structural Design Panels, Econolap® exposed fastener metal rainscreens, and Style-Rib exposed fastener panels were used on the building’s façade.

“The use of compositional ‘wall’ features and patterns in various ways, emulating sheets of music was accomplished using CENTRIA standing seam and ribbed metal panel products,” says Trace Jaques, Partner, ESG Architects, the firm responsible for the building’s design. “The use of variegated finishes on the standing seam wall cladding also contributes to the drama, rhythm and style in a manner similar to a musical score.”

CENTRIA SDP-175 Structural Design Panels are structural standing seam roof panels that feature a snap-together seam that does not require mechanical seaming yet provides excellent resistance to wind uplift. These panels were used for a custom wall application.

Econolap exposed fastener panels are extremely versatile panels that can be used as exterior or interior walls, roofs, and soffits with ribs that run horizontally or vertically. The architecture team specified these panels in the vertical configuration to achieve their design goals.

“The great value and durability of CENTRIA products were an excellent fit for this upscale hotel in downtown Jackson,” says Terry Gruenhagen, Principal, ESG Architects. He was also part of the design team.

“CENTRIA products have long been ESG’s ‘basis of design’ choice for much of our firm’s work utilizing metal wall and roof materials,” he says. “We appreciate the versatility and variety of the product lines and the terrific support we receive from our CENTRIA representatives.”

The Westin Jackson is part of a $60-million public-private development in the downtown arts and culture district. Amenities at the hotel include a saltwater pool, a 6,000 square-foot spa, and a modern wine bar and bistro, Estelle. The hotel is also located within close proximity to the Jackson Convention Complex.

“Balance, beauty, harmony, proportion, expressive form and artistry — much like the qualities of great music and especially the Blues that surrounds this region in Mississippi — are celebrated in the design of the Westin Hotel in Jackson,” says Jaques.

The 174,000-square-foot hotel was completed in June 2017. The general contractor was Brasfield & Gorrie, and the CENTRIA dealer and installer was National Panel Systems

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CENTRIA® Launches TotalClad™ MW

Chelsey Godfrey November 6, 2019 at 8:00 am 0

CENTRIA®, leading innovator and manufacturer of the world’s most advanced building envelope wall and roof panels, integrated components and coating systems, is proud to introduce TotalClad™ MW fire-resistant insulated metal wall panels. Building upon its current offering, Micro Planked, the panels are now available in Striated and Heavy Embossed options.

TotalClad MW fire-resistant insulated metal wall panels reimagine fire protection by offering a single component metal panel solution for both interior and exterior applications.

TotalClad MW fire-resistant insulated metal panels feature a non-combustible mineral wool core that provides superior fire performance as well as good thermal characteristics. The mineral wool core is bonded to exterior and interior metal skins and achieves 1-hour, 2-hour, and 3-hour fire ratings with 4”, 6”, 7”, and 8” thick panels, respectively.

“CENTRIA is dedicated to innovation and enabling design teams to achieve their vision while ensuring a safer, healthier built environment,” says Tom Zombek, Project Manager. “By expanding upon our current exterior profile selection, we are better meeting the needs of our customers and satisfying their aesthetic goals – plus helping protect buildings for all occupants and users.”

TotalClad MW is ideal for commercial and industrial applications, arenas, and manufacturing facilities — all equally well-suited to interior and exterior applications. It is able to adhere to the most stringent fire performance building codes and provides a vapor barrier thanks to its noncombustible mineral wool core. The panels are also dimensionally stable, water repellent, and will not expand, thereby maintaining structural integrity and aesthetics.

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CENTRIA® Formawall® Completes Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research

Chelsey Godfrey October 3, 2019 at 8:00 am 0

One Research Drive is home to the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (ICAR). CENTRIA®, the world’s leading provider of high-performance building envelopes, contributed more than 13,000 square feet of Formawall™ to the building façade, which visually echoes nearby campus buildings also clad in Formawall.

“We aimed to have the material connection across all facades, – the ICAR and the Center for Emerging Technologies – in addition to the same durability and speed of installation we enjoyed with the Emerging Technologies project,” says Chris Stone, Associate Principal, LS3P, the firm responsible for the building design.

The 85,000 square-foot structure aesthetically unites other nearby Clemson structures with the same clean lines and modern aesthetic. The design team with LS3P associates leveraged the sleek exterior and consistency afforded by working with Formawall.

“We utilized the CENTRIA panels in a continuous ribbon across the building, which enabled it to have a uniform, distinct façade: Its 4 sides all have prominent frontage and CENTRIA panels formed the primary skin that wrapped around the entire building,” says Stone.

Formawall is CENTRIA’s flagship line of insulated metal panels, combining unprecedented design freedom with unmatched performance. The product’s five distinct profiles deliver unlimited design combinations and create the world’s most imaginative building envelopes with varying articulations, rhythms, and textures.

Not only did Formawall provide the optimal building façade for Clemson’s needs, but the design team also opted to use the product for its accelerated and seamless installation capabilities.

“We have been working with CENTRIA products for quite some time and find that their speed of installation, longevity, and durability are all factors that make them ideal for our needs,” says Stone. “At the International Center for Automotive Research, the CENTRIA product was installed quickly enough to get the core and shell enclosed on-schedule.”

Other members of the design and construction team included general contractor, Sherman Construction, and CENTRIA dealer, Steel Clad, Inc.

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CENTRIA Formawall® and Integrated Formavue Windows Enhance Salish Cancer Center Exterior

Chelsey Godfrey September 16, 2019 at 8:00 am 0

The Salish Integrative Oncology Care Center is the first ever tribal-owned cancer care facility in the Native American community and the United States as a whole.

More than 28,000 square feet for CENTRIA Formawall was installed on the building’s exterior to create the desired all-metal aesthetic and provide multiple lines of defense against water infiltration.

The addition of 12,000 square feet of integrated Formavue windows forged the complete wall system with fully integrated details and CENTRIA’s advanced thermal and moisture performance (ATMP®) technology.

“The CENTRIA system was not only light but incorporated an exterior insulation that would meet energy code requirements for even a new building,” says project architect Chris Tongray, of TGB Architects. “Additionally, the CENTRIA system was sole-source, with windows and panels by a single manufacturer installed by a single subcontractor as a single system.”

The high-performing system was also successfully able to achieve the modern aesthetic desired by the building owners, the Puyallup Tribe, who purchased the structure in 2015. The Tribe founded the hospital to create a truly unique form of care, blending traditional oncology treatments with integrative medicine techniques like naturopathy and acupuncture.

The team from TGB Architects specified the mottled, natural finish provided by CENTRIA’s AllusionTM Rust print coat system, designed to simulate natural materials like wood, slate, bronze or zinc.

“The client is very satisfied with the project thus far,” says Tongray. “The contractors on-site have said that ‘everyone loves it.’”

The Salish Cancer Center was completed in August, 2016. TGB Architects provided architectural services, Andersen Construction was the general contractor, and the CENTRIA dealer/installer was Cobra BEC, Inc. Morrison Hershfield was brought on board as a wall consultant.

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CENTRIA® EcoScreen® Defines Garmin HQ Parking Garage

Chelsey Godfrey August 28, 2019 at 8:00 am 0

CENTRIA® EcoScreen® served as a key design element to the new, four-floor parking garage for the Garmin Headquarters located in Olanthe, KS. Approximately 25,000 square feet of product was specified and selected for the entire building exterior, fulfilling a key design objective while also providing a signature look.

“Design inspiration came, in part, through some of Garmin’s products; they have a clean appearance and are long-lasting,” says Dan Zeller, Principal, Gould Evans Associates, the architecture firm responsible for the design. “CENTRIA EcoScreen had the clean lines we sought. We also appreciated the depth of the flutes on the metal siding and the fact that it was a long-lasting material. It is a top-quality metal product.”

EcoScreen Perforated Screenwalls are created through a unique fabrication process that utilizes 20-gauge stainless steel and 0.040" [1mm] painted aluminum. The result is a 10% - 40% open area that provides an airy aesthetic and controls light and air movement, while elegantly blending industrial and other applications with their surroundings.

Across the 185,000 square-foot parking garage and addition, EcoScreen softens the building’s large scale and enables the delicate diffusion of light into the structure, creating the ideal blend of privacy and illumination.

“We wanted a material that wouldn’t rust over time, that would provide a sharp, clean appearance, and that also had deep shadow lines to break down the scale of the garage and provide some opacity for security purposes,” says Zeller.

The Garmin HQ parking garage provides an additional 964 spaces and was part of a $200 million overall campus redevelopment project. The structure itself was completed in April 2017, and the architect was Gould Evans Associates. The general contractor was McCown Gordon and the CENTRIA dealer was Mays-Maune-McWard, Inc.

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