Featured Projects

Cambridge Architectural recently constructed a unique Parkade™ mesh application for a six-level parking garage structure as part of a $170 million expansion at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, IN. The mesh application achieves beauty, function and economy – a perfect solution for the project’s design requirements. Over 40,000 square feet of metal fabric in Cambridge’s Scale pattern, supported by Eclipse attachment hardware created the Parkade mesh solution, consisting of 60-ft. tall by 15-ft. wide panels.

Although it broke ground before Palo Alto, CA's green building ordinance was adopted, the Arbor Real home development includes environmentally sensitive components, not the least of which is its roofing. The DR Horton community used 18-inch, SL1750 Titan standing seam metal roofing from Custom-Bilt Metals exclusively. The color palette is appropriate for the region and building color scheme, and includes Weathered Copper, Parchment, and Zinc Grey. A fourth color, Medium Bronze, was a custom formulation for the project.

More than 30,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span insulated panels, featuring a custom reveal system and several custom module widths, highlight the new Lapel High School in Lapel, IN. The 3” CF Architectural panels were finished in Monroe Bisque and produced in custom module widths of 24”, 28”, 29 ¼” and 32”. They also have a custom reveal that is 4 3/8” tall by 2 3/8” deep. They were specified by the project's designer, Lorenz Williams Clinton of Richmond, IN, and installed by ProCLAD, Noblesville, IN. ProCLAD also assisted Metl-Span with the development of the specially designed panels.

Measuring a total of 790,827 square feet, the Natural Milk Production, LLP facility in Harlan, IA, utilized more than 1 million sq. ft. of Star Building Systems’ DuraRib Roof and Wall Panels in Shell White color, in addition to Star’s metal building systems. This agricultural complex is made up of seven buildings with four connector buildings. Due to its size and complexity, this project utilized Star pre-engineered metal buildings instead of conventional construction.

Located in Denver, CO, the One Lincoln Park project utilized 70,000 sq. ft. of cold-formed steel panelized wall systems that utilized Unistak™ (Patent Pending) interlocking stacking track. The 34-story project, which was completed in September 2008, also features CENTRIA Dimension Series 2” Insulated Panels and custom Kawneer 2250 IG Window Framing. The facility, a multi-purpose high-end condominium project with retail stores on the ground level, was designed by BYG Architects, Denver, CO.

The new Howard Industries headquarters in Jones County, MS, has been hailed as a unique landmark and establishes the design tone for future occupants of a high-tech business park near an emerging technology corridor. The building was designed by Foil Wyatt Architects & Planners of Jackson, MS, and features on its exterior approximately 15,500 sq. ft. of Reynobond ACM. Manufactured by Alcoa Architectural Products, the material was fabricated into panels by Yancey & Jamieson of Austell, GA, for installation by Quantum Construction of Coraopolis, PA.

A Cambridge Architectural MeshDefense™ mesh solution defines the boundaries of the exterior dining area for the National Archives Southeast Region in Morrow, GA, complying not only with the building’s contemporary design, but also with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) security regulations. Although the contents of the building are historical, the design of the new, $22 million, 117,000-square-foot Southeast Regional Archives facility has a forward focus.

The new Life Science Technology Center at Ozarks Technical Community College—South Campus in Ozark, MO had specific design requirements and specific budget limitations too. Among the products utilized on the exterior of the building to give it a high-tech look at an affordable price were Envelope 2000® metal composite material wall panels. Manufactured by Citadel Architectural Products Inc. of Indianapolis, IN, and featuring a Desert Sand paint finish, the panels were installed using Citadel's progressive Reveal System attachment method.

Located in El Segundo, CA, The Edge is a newly completed Class A office park that combines 200,000 ft. of leasable commercial space with 20,000 sq. ft. of supporting retail. Helping to create a visual cohesiveness between the development’s multiple buildings are Omega-Lite® aluminum composite material wall panels from Laminators Inc., Hatfield, PA. Warren Malcome Architects Inc. provided design services for the project, with Lusardi Construction Co. of San Marcos, CA, handling the general contracting duties. The Omega-Lite® panels were installed by Delta Sheet Metal of Van Nuys, CA.

Originally built in 1917, the Morristown and Morris Township (NJ) Library has been expanded several times. This most recent expansion, known as the “New Edition”, was an $8 million project that includes construction of a three-level, 15,000 sq. ft. addition and extensive restructuring of other parts of the library. The project, a 2007 AIA Merit Award winner, was designed by Holt•Morgan•Russell Architects, Princeton, NJ. Approximately 4,200 sq. ft. of RHEINZINK® standing seam panels and custom diamond shaped tiles contributed to HMR’s design solution.

Fifth Sun Graphics in Chico, CA, is a 42,000 sq. ft. facility that combines offices and warehouse space in one facility. The project used Open Web framing by VP Buildings. In addition, VP’s SLR architectural/structural standing seam roofing in a Colonial Red color is featured on the roof, along with Classic Beige-colored Panel Rib metal wall panels and TextureClad panels.

Totaling 20,000 in square feet of space, the Elder Maintenance Shop in Des Moines, IA, utilized steel framing by Star Building Systems, along with a StarShield Roof System and StarMark Wall System. Completed in February 2007, the maintenance shop offered several structural challenges. The decision to use a Star pre-engineered building over conventional construction was due in part to time constraints dictated by the owner, as well as cost. The owner of Elder Maintenance Shop was also pleased with the advantages and durability of the StarShield Roof.

A 2,000 sq. ft. addition to the Siskin Steel & Supply building in Chattanooga, TN has made a huge impact on the appearance of the company’s headquarters. Linked to an existing brick structure, the expansion includes a new lobby, administrative offices and training room. Approximately 1,250 sq. ft. of Dri-Design 18 ga. stainless steel wall panels were utilized to create the transformation. The addition was designed by Franklin & Associates of Chattanooga, TN, with the installation of the metal wall panels handled by GenTech Construction Co., also of Chattanooga.

After diverting a creek that had caused devastating flooding in the 1970s, the City of Frederick, MD, embarked on a plan to redevelop a 1.3 mile-long, 40'-wide, concrete-walled water channel into useable public space. As part of a plan that included the expansion of the Carroll Creek Park and the construction of a 400-seat amphitheater and a gazebo, the city built three new pedestrian bridges. One of them uses a Cambridge Architectural MeshDefense™ system as its railings. In addition to being an aesthetically pleasing pick, the railing provides the necessary fall protection for pedestrians.

Approximately 9,000 sq. ft. of Bright Silver Omega-Lite® aluminum composite material wall panels from Laminators Inc. of Hatfield, PA, are featured on the exterior of the newly completed Yachiyo Headquarters in Columbus, OH. The project was designed by Dublin Building Systems of Dublin, OH, while the smooth-faced metal wall panels were installed by Ohio Glass & Aluminum of Columbus.

At the time of its purchase by D2 Realty, the 250 South Wacker building in Chicago needed work. But the new owners were prepared to do far more than the minimum to help the building realize its true market potential. With an investment of $25 million and the help of architects Bauhs Dring Seglin Main of Chicago, D2 essentially remade the 1950's era building into a modern, energy efficient mid-rise. As part of the 15-story structure's extensive makeover, the exterior was re-skinned with a rainscreen cladding featuring Reynobond® ACM from Alcoa Architectural Products. The new wall system was engineered by Shaffner Heaney Associates of South Bend, IN and installed by M.G. McGrath of Maplewood, MN.

The Old Masters Distribution Center in Orange City, IA, features metal building framing and exterior cladding products by VP Buildings. The facility includes warehouse and offices for the distribution of hazardous paints and varnishes. Products supplied by VP Buildings include SSR standing seam roofing formed from Galvalume-coated steel; Vee Rib wall panels in an Egyptian White color; and TextureClad wall panels in a Driftwood color.

VersaTube® Building Systems provided a temporary covered walkway system for use during major construction and facility improvements underway in 2008 at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Mich. The system layout consisted of a primary curbside 20-foot wide by 660-foot long walkway canopy and a series of connecting “tunnels” ranging from 160 feet to 300 feet in length. The design allowed for quick disassembly and relocation of a connecting “tunnel” along the primary walkway to correspond with the area of the terminal building under construction at the time.

The Bay Area Fellowship Church in Corpus Christi, TX, is considered one of the fastest growing churches in the United States. To continue its growth, the progressive, media-driven church has undertaken a two-phased construction project on a 90-acre site. The recently completed Phase 1 provides 92,000 sq. ft. of worship and educational space within a building that's contemporary in design. Featured on its exterior is nearly 37,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span CF Architectural Wall Panels.

Religious facilities are a specialty of Virginia Beach, VA's Barnes Design Group. When it was commissioned to design a massive addition for the Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, VA, the firm used materials of permanence to craft a decidedly contemporary look. Among the products and materials it relied on to achieve its design goals were approximately 16,000 sq. ft. of Envelope 2000® rout and return wall panels from Citadel Architectural Products. Provided in Silver Metallic, Matte Black and Princely Purple colors, the panels highlight newly created entrances and entryway design features.