Fabrication of Exterior Panels for the 2010 SOLA Project, Austin, TX
Project Details
- Client: Glazing Contractor
- Location: 2010 SOLA Office Building, Austin, TX
- Scope: Fabrication of light brown Kynar-painted and dark bronze anodized aluminum panels for an office building facade
Project Overview: The glazing contractor collaborated with Astro Sheet Metal to produce exterior panels for a commercial office building in South Lamar, Austin, TX. The building owner desired a distinctive architectural design featuring two types of panels: light brown Kynar-painted panels and dark bronze anodized panels. Astro Sheet Metal was tasked with fabricating these panels from .125” mill finish aluminum, ensuring precise dimensions for a seamless installation.
Challenges & Solutions
- Finish Consistency Across Different Coatings
- Challenge: Ensuring a uniform appearance between the light brown Kynar-painted and dark bronze anodized panels.
- Solution: Astro implemented a strict quality control process and worked closely with finishing vendors to maintain color uniformity and adherence to architectural specifications.
- Logistics & Timely Delivery
- Challenge: Coordinating the multiple finishing treatments while meeting the project timeline.
- Solution: A streamlined logistics plan was developed to efficiently manage transportation and finishing schedules efficiently, ensuring the timely delivery of completed panels.
Fabrication & Installation Process
- Design Review & Planning
- Reviewed architectural specifications and confirmed dimensions with the glazing contractor.
- Ensured material selection met aesthetic and durability requirements.
- Precision Fabrication
- Panels were cut and shaped using advanced fabrication techniques to meet exact specifications.
- Sorted panels were sent for finishing: some for Kynar painting in light brown, while others were post-anodized to a dark bronze finish.
- A quality inspection was conducted to ensure consistency and precision before packaging.
- Delivery & Installation
- Finished panels were securely packaged to prevent damage during transport.
- Delivered to the glazing contractor, who installed them alongside glass components to achieve the desired architectural aesthetic.
Results & Impact
- Enhanced Architectural Appeal: The contrasting light brown and dark bronze panels created a striking visual effect, adding depth and sophistication to the office building’s exterior.
- Durable & Weather-Resistant Finish: The high-quality finishing processes ensured the panels maintained their appearance and integrity over time.
- Seamless Integration: Precision fabrication allowed for a flawless installation, meeting functional and aesthetic requirements.
Conclusion
Astro’s expertise in metal fabrication and finishing coordination played a crucial role in realizing the design vision for the 2010 SOLA project. Astro delivered an outstanding product that enhanced the building’s exterior aesthetic by providing high-quality materials, precise fabrication, and efficient logistics. This project underscores Astro’s commitment to excellence in architectural metal solutions and its capacity to execute complex design specifications with accuracy and reliability.
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