Marriott Marquis, Houston, TX
Client: Glazing Contractor
Location: Houston, TX
Industry: Hospitality & Architecture
Challenge:
The Marriott Marquis Hotel in Houston, TX, is known for its striking, modern design. One key architectural feature of its exterior is its tapered metal fins that span the full height of the building. The glazing contractor approached Astro Sheet Metal for assistance fabricating these unique fins, which would be a defining characteristic of the hotel’s façade.
The challenge was to create tapered metal fins from clear anodized aluminum that would fit together seamlessly, with each section tapering appropriately to align with adjacent sections. These fins needed to be fabricated with precision to ensure the taper from top to bottom remained consistent across the entire height of the building. Furthermore, Astro was also responsible for fabricating a custom tapered entry portal for the hotel’s restaurant.
Solution:
Astro’s solution included precise fabrication, meticulous labeling, and scheduled delivery to guarantee a seamless and efficient installation of the tapered fins. Our team also crafted the unique entry portal, enhancing the hotel’s overall design aesthetic.
Key elements of the project included:
- Tapered Metal Fins: The fins were crafted from transparent anodized aluminum, a strong and visually appealing material that enhances the building’s exterior design. Each fin section was meticulously designed and manufactured to taper correctly, ensuring a sleek, uniform transition from top to bottom.
- Custom Fabrication & Alignment: Astro’s team utilized advanced fabrication techniques to ensure that each section of the tapered fins aligned seamlessly with the adjacent sections, achieving the desired visual taper throughout the entire height of the building.
- Tapered Entry Portal: Astro created a custom tapered entry portal fabricated from aluminum and painted black for the hotel’s restaurant. This unique feature added a bold and modern touch to the hotel’s design and provided a dramatic entrance for guests.
Process:
- Design Collaboration and Planning:
Astro collaborated closely with the glazing contractor and architects to ensure the tapered metal fins met the design specifications. Detailed CAD drawings were produced for the fins and the entry portal to guarantee precise fabrication and a perfect fit. - Fabrication of Tapered Fins:
Astro’s team carefully fabricated the tapered metal fins, ensuring that each section was produced to precise dimensions and tapered at the correct angle. The fins were made from transparent anodized aluminum, which provided durability and a sleek, modern appearance. Each section was clearly labeled for easy identification during installation. - Custom Tapered Entry Portal:
Astro fabricated a unique tapered entry portal for the restaurant in addition to the metal fins. This portal, made from aluminum and painted black, creates a striking contrast with the rest of the building’s exterior, making a bold statement for visitors entering the hotel. - Packaging and Delivery:
The fins were securely packaged and crated, with each section clearly labeled to avoid confusion during installation. Deliveries were coordinated with the glazing contractor to ensure the panels arrived on-site at the right times, aligning with the building’s construction schedule. - Installation Support:
Astro’s team collaborated closely with the glazing contractor to facilitate a smooth and efficient installation. The tapered fins were applied to the building façade, and the entry portal was at the hotel’s restaurant entrance.
Results & Impact:
- Seamless Design Integration: The tapered metal fins were successfully installed across the building’s façade, creating a sleek, modern appearance that enhanced the hotel’s exterior design. The fins’ precise fabrication and alignment ensured that the taper was consistent and visually appealing from top to bottom.
- Striking Entry Portal: The uniquely tapered entry portal added a captivating element to the hotel’s restaurant, attracting attention and creating a memorable entrance for guests.
- Timely Delivery & Installation: By labeling and organizing the components, Astro made sure that the installation process was smooth and efficient, avoiding delays on the job site and keeping the project on track.
- Durability and Aesthetics: The clear anodized aluminum fins offered a durable and visually appealing solution for the building’s exterior, ensuring longevity while preserving the modern and sophisticated design of the structure.
Conclusion:
Astro’s work on the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Houston showcases our capability to provide customized, high-quality metal solutions for intricate architectural features. Astro enhanced the hotel’s striking exterior and memorable design by fabricating tapered metal fins and creating a distinctive entry portal. The successful collaboration with the glazing contractor and the timely delivery of materials ensured that the project achieved its design objectives and was completed on schedule, further solidifying Astro’s reputation for craftsmanship and reliability in the construction industry.
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