Cactus to Clouds Bar – Palm Springs Airport
Client: Millwork Contractor
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Industry: Hospitality & Airport Design
Challenge
A millwork contractor specializing in custom bars and restaurants for airports needed a uniquely shaped canopy for the Cactus to Clouds restaurant at Palm Springs International Airport. The canopy featured a complex angular design, requiring precision fabrication to ensure seamless assembly in the field.
Solution
Astro was contracted to fabricate a custom canopy using powder-coated aluminum. The project involved:
- Structural Components: Fabricated in Astro’s shop to provide a stable framework for the canopy.
- Aluminum Skin: Shaped and coated in orange and white as specified in the design.
- Test-Fitting: The entire structure was assembled and verified in Astro’s facility to guarantee proper fit before shipment.
Process
- Design Collaboration: Worked closely with the millwork contractor to ensure fabrication aligned with the design specifications.
- Precision Fabrication: Manufactured the structural framework and aluminum skin components with exacting tolerances.
- Coating & Finishing: Applied powder coating in orange and white to meet the restaurant’s aesthetic requirements.
- Test Assembly: Assembled the entire structure in-house to confirm accuracy and fit.
- Shipping & Installation: The fully verified components were shipped to Palm Springs, erected seamlessly in the airport.
Results & Impact
- Flawless Fit: The precise fabrication and test-fitting ensured all components assembled perfectly on-site.
- Striking Aesthetic: The bold orange and white canopy created a distinctive and welcoming visual for the restaurant.
- Customer Satisfaction: The millwork contractor received precisely what they envisioned, contributing to a successful restaurant installation in the airport.
Conclusion
Astro’s expertise in precision fabrication and pre-assembly testing ensured the success of the Cactus to Clouds restaurant canopy project. Despite the challenges of the angular design, the final structure was executed flawlessly, reinforcing Astro’s reputation for quality and accuracy in architectural metalwork.
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