Franklin Antonio Hall – University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
Architect: Perkins + Will
Contractor: Architectural Glass and Aluminum
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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
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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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