Masonry Magazine October 2011 Page. 29
Architectural Facades
Unlimited created the GFRC wall panels, columns, signage, lintels, stair tread, precast fountains and fountain bowls from the Carlile Macy design specifications.
THE RESULT
All of the hard work and creativity resulted in a stunning, historic-contemporary urban environment for the full enjoyment of all who visit.
ACCOLADES
The project won the Congress for New Urbanism 2007 Charter Award for Block, Street & Building Design. More can be seen on this project by visiting www.carlilemacy.com/portfolio detail.aspx?gid=6&gid=72. IMAS Alice Bracken is president of Architectural Facades Unlimited, www.architecturalfacades.com.
The contractor was DPR Construction Inc., which directed, constructed and facilitated the vision. Architectural Facades Unlimited provided the architectural precast. Sullivan/Thompson Masonry & Restoration were the masonry installers of the precast and glass fiber reinforced cement (GFRC).
THE CHALLENGE
Architectural Facades Unlimited created the precast elements (see images) of the plaza, which features one of the two semi-enclosed cafe pavilions, along with decorative fountains. The process involved creating from a two-dimensional drawing, a three-dimensional object, which is always challenging, provoking and rewarding.
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