NMAAHC Receives AIA’s 2019 Institute Honor Award for Architecture
One of the newest additions to the National Mall in Washington, DC, is the much-celebrated Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The NMAAHC’s architect, David Adjaye, recently debuted his “Making Memory” exhibition at London’s Design Museum, where he showcases an intricate model of the museum alongside prototype facade panels that depict the intricate details of the structure’s corona panels. Continuing the projects critical acclaim, the American Institute of Architects named the NMAAHC the recipient for AIA’s 2019 Institute Honor Awards for Architecture.
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The Spheres Recipient of Interiors Awards 2019 – Large Office
Contract magazine has announced its 40th Annual Interiors Awards winners, including the Amazon Spheres by NBBJ in the large office category. Enclos provided design-assist and construction services for the facade, culminating in the installation of 2,643 glass units on the 105 large pentagonal hexecontahedron-shaped mega-frames.
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Moscone Center Expansion to Attract Big Tech Conferences
After four years of construction and $551 million of extensive renovations, Moscone Center has been completed. The convention center originally opened its doors in 1981 and now features a 21% increase in space totaling 504,915 SF of connected exhibit grounds, making it the 15th largest convention center in the country.
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Peak Performance at 53W53
In mid-December, the highest piece of the enclosure capped Jean Nouvel’s 53W53 skyscraper over Midtown. Enclos crews worked to safely fly the 42,000 lbs wedge-shaped mega-unit that forms Apex 1 to a height of 1,100´ before lowering it to its final position at 1,050´. Go behind the scenes of the day’s activities and in-depth with the planning behind Peak Performance at 53W53.
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10 Hudson Yards Wins 2019 Award of Excellence for Facade Engineering
10 Hudson Yards is announced as CTBUH’s Facade Engineering Award recipient. The tower was the first of six structures to be completed on the Hudson Yards development and opened in May of 2016. The structure is 52-stories and stands at an impressive 878´ and has earned LEED Gold Certification. The unitized curtainwall system includes multiple wall types by Enclos – including glazed shingled surfaces.
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SkinTec’s Most Read of 2018
In hindsight, 2018 was a vital year for SkinTec, focusing on technical concepts to educate the industry. From featuring the construction of a cutting-edge skyscraper in New York City to introducing adaptability to a building program by implementing kinetic facade features.
As we switch gears and transition into 2019, let’s look back at some of this year’s most read features.
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Enclos Tops ENR Rankings for Second Consecutive Year
Engineering News-Record has released their Top 600 Specialty Contractors listing, with Enclos ranked as the leading glazing contractor of 2018.
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Chase Center Reaches New Milestone
Crews gathered to witness the hoisting of the last steel beam on the arena.
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Tower A Tops Out at Hudson Yards
The Hudson Yards development in Manhattan, New York has yet again reached another milestone. 30 Hudson Yards officially topped out with the final steel beam placed upon the tower’s crown early on July 17th, rising to its final height of 1,296´. The new high-rise is one of many developments underway at Hudson Yards and will be the second tallest office building in New York. It will also be home to the highest observation deck in the Western Hemisphere providing panoramic views of New York.
Additional photos of the topping out are available here - designboom.com.
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CWRU – Health Education Campus Renamed to Samson Pavilion
The Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University have announced the naming of the under-construction Health Education Campus to Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion. The Foster + Partner design for the Pavilion features a 4-story rectangular building with a prominent stainless steel canopy that will enclose a total of 485,000 square feet of lecture halls, teaching labs, virtual anatomy spaces, a medical library, student amenities, administrative and support spaces to promote collaborative learning.
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