Bronx Post Office; 558 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10451 Architect:Â Studio V Architecture; New York General Contractor: Hollister Construction; Parsippany, NJ Translucent Wall System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.; Pittsburgh The historic Bronx Post Office, which once was an aging pillar of the Grand Concourse block of the Bronx, received a massive renovation starting in 2019. According...Continue reading
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Case Study: John McCain III Elementary
John S. McCain III Elementary School; 3170 S 247th Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326 Architect: Orcutt | Winslow; Phoenix General Contractor: Chasse Building Team; Tuscon Installer: Sky Design Concepts LLC; Phoenix Translucent Wall System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.; Pittsburgh Virtual Tour: https://www.owp.com/clients/jsmIII-elementary-vr/ STUDENTS SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS AT JOHN S. MCCAIN III ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FEATURING EXTECH’S LIGHTWALL...Continue reading
Case Study: FID Kennedy Revitalization
25 FID Kennedy; 25 Fid Kennedy Ave, Boston, MA 02210 Owner: Boston Planning & Development Agency Architect:Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype Inc. General Contractor: Consigli Contracting Translucent Wall System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.; Pittsburgh Built in the 1940s for the US Navy – the 25 FID Kennedy building has been used for different purposes over the years....
Case Study: A Transit Turn-key Translucent Canopy
Hospital Transit Canopy; Pittsburgh, PA Architect:Â IKM Architecture; PittsburghCanopy System Engineer/Manufacturer/Installer:Â EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.; PittsburghPhotography:Â 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 structure. Prior...Continue reading
Case Study: Factory Window Retrofit with LIGHTWALL 3440
Factory, LLC; 315 Columbia Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Owner: Columbia Associates LLC; Bethlehem, PA Developer, design-builder: J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc Architect: Cerminara Architect; Township, NJ General Contractor: Iron Hill Construction Management; Bethlehem, PA Glazing contractor: Hutt’s Glass Co. Inc.; Bechtelsville, PA Translucent Wall System & Canopy System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.; Pittsburgh Photography: Courtesy of...Continue reading
Case Study: Morongo Casino KINETICWALL
Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, 49750 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, California 92230 Owner:The Morongo Band of Mission Indians; Banning, CALandscape Architect: Lifescapes International, Inc.; Newport Beach, CAWind-driven façade system – installing contractor: MediaWorks, a division of Omnicore LLC; Upland, California; MediaWorks, a division of Omnicore LLC; Upland, CAWind-driven façade system – engineering and manufacturing: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies,...Continue reading
Case Study: Performing Arts Center Translucent Wall System
Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center; 300 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CAÂ 90034 Owner: Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services; Los Angeles Architect:Â Aux Architecture; Los Angeles General Contractor: Shawmut Design and Construction; Los Angeles Installing Contractor: Cal Pac Sheet Metal, Inc.; Santa Ana, California Translucent Wall System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.; Pittsburgh Photography: Nic LehouxContinue reading
Case Study: Beloit College Powerhouse
Beloit College Powerhouse; 850 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511 Owner: Beloit College, WI Architect: Studio Gang Associate architect, electrical engineer, plumbing engineer, fire protection engineer, structural engineer, LEED consultant, commissioning consultant: Angus-Young Associates Construction Manager: Corporate Contractors, Inc. (CCI) Translucent Wall System Manufacturer: EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. Photography: Tom Harris EXTECH’s LIGHTWALL system transforms old power plant...Continue reading