Franklin Antonio Hall – University of California, San Diego

La Jolla, CA
Architect: Perkins + Will
Contractor: Architectural Glass and Aluminum

Franklin Antonio Hall - University of California, San Diego

Project Overview:

Part of the Jacobs School of Engineering, this new facility will serve as an important hub for undergraduate and graduate-student learning, both in and out of the classroom. Designed as a center for 13 large research facilities, called “collaboratories”, this building also boasts a 250-seat auditorium, two 100-seat classrooms and collaborative student study spaces.

LEED Certification:
  • Targeting LEED Gold
Key Contribution by ELEMENT:
  • Design-Assist-Build Services for 486 Shading Fins on Building Exterior.
ELEMENT Services:
  • Design Review and Feasibility Analysis
  • Preliminary materials, manufacturing, engineering, scheduling and budget estimation
  • Presentation of options and solutions, including schedule, scope and budgeting aspects of various options
  • Engineering analysis, calculations and submittals
  • 3D Modeling in various software platforms
  • Design, fabrication and installation options and analysis
  • Scheduling
  • Prototyping and Samples
  • Mockups
  • Fabrication of Fin Assemblies
  • Scheduling and Coordination of Delivery to Site

Fabrication and QC of All Fin Assembly Components

Assembly of Shade Fins

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Custom-Packaging Solutions for 14’+ Assemblies

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Color-Coded and Tagged for Ease on Site

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Finished Product Onsite

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