Case Study: MBTA Iron Horse Park
MBTA Iron Horse Park | Billerica, MA 01860 Architect: Taylor & Burns ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: W.T. RichCanopy System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.Photography: Damianos Photography When the MBTA Iron Horse Park Center required a new facility, equipped with an entrance canopy, the project team faced a tight construction schedule that required a solution capable of being designed, […]
Case Study: Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal Canopies
Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal | 20 Essa Road Barrie ON Canada Owner: City of BarrieArchitect: Diamond SchmittContractor: Matheson ConstructorsInstaller: Stradia Glass & DoorCanopy Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies Inc.Photography: Tom Arban Photography Inc. The Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal, located at 20 Essa Road in Barrie, Ontario, is a state-of-the-art transportation hub designed to serve the City of […]
Case Study: NYCTA Skylights
New York City Transit 239th Street Maintenance Shop | 4570 Furman Ave, Bronx, NY 10470 Owner/Architect: Metro Transit Authority, New York City TransitGeneral Contractor: Zaman ConstructionSkylight Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. NYCT had a problem with their 239th street maintenance shop— too much light from previous skylights. In a facility playing a critical role in transit and rail car maintenance, […]
Case Study: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) | Philadelphia, PA In most major cities, transit shelters sustain abuse – they are subjected to wind, sleet, snow, rain, and vandalism. Philadelphia is no exception. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) was in need of a durable product that could withstand the harsh weather, foil vandals, and was transparent so that […]
Case Study: SEPTA Concourse Improvement
Project: SEPTA Concourse Improvement Location: Philadelphia, Pa Architect: Sowinski Sullivan Architects General Contractor: AP Construction, Inc. System: SKYSHADE 3100 & GRIDLOCK In the summer of 2018, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) completed the first phase of the Downtown Link, its Center City concourse improvement program to upgrade the underground pedestrian tunnel network. Significant architectural enhancements were made during this phase including […]
Case Study: 5th & Atwood Street Station
Owner: Port Authority of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh, PA Architect: Greg Maynes, Moshier Studio; Pittsburgh Photographer: Dave Bryce Photography Glass Fabricator: Viracon; Owatonna, Minnesota Engineer, Fabricator, Installer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.; Pittsburgh The design of the canopy avoided utility lines and effectively shed water into the gutter system. The gutter system and downspout, engineered by EXTECH, was integral to the aluminum […]
Case Study: Lynbrook Station Long Island Railroad
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), Lynbrook Station, Lynbrook, New York 11563 Owner: Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York General & Installing Contractor: Zion Contracting; New York Skylight and Canopy Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. Before and during photos: Courtesy of Zion Contracting After photos: Courtesy of Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York Recently opened, New York’s Lynbrook Station renewal project showcases new […]
Case Study: A Transit Turn-key Translucent Canopy
Hospital Transit Canopy | Pittsburgh, PA Architect: IKM Architecture; Pittsburgh Canopy System Engineer/Manufacturer/Installer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.; Pittsburgh Photography: Dave Bryce Photography To keep transit riders more comfortable while waiting in the rain, snow, and wind, Forbes Hospital of Pittsburgh chose to construct a canopy at the bus stop. EXTECH was selected as the manufacturer to provide this ground-up […]