02 Jan Grand Challenges University of Arizona
Scope: Aluminum Guardrails, S/S Handrails, Steel Exterior Screens, Hanging Aluminum and Unistrut Shelves
Contractor: Kitchell
Architect: ZGF-Zimme Gunsul Frasca Architects in association with BWS Architects
Client: Shamrock Foods/Overture Raintree
Location: Tucson, AZ
Unique and multifaceted project combining art, utility, and function
with various metals and finishes.
This project showcases M3 Metals broad range of talents and capabilities in the architectural metals field. This project consists of 4 different and unique items. On the exterior as you approach the building you will notice the stylish and maintenance free stainless steel ramp and stair handrails. Made from heavy wall stainless steel tubing, fully welded, and with a stunning satin finish. Nearby are custom rusted mill finish carbon steel screen barriers. Constructed with a sturdy steel frames then welded to steel embed plates. With the added corrugated steel perforated sheets allowed to rust as well these barriers not only serve a function but blend in to the design scope and appearance of the surrounding architecture adding to and enhancing the landscaping and outside curb appeal. As you appreciate the buildings exterior design your eyes can’t help but focus the perfectly placed outdoor balconies with the powder coated black aluminum guardrails encasing them. The black color is a perfect contrast to the brown and glass of the building. The powder coated aluminum guardrails will resist the harsh Arizona elements and be also near maintenance free for many years to come. Moving to the interior of the building a need was created to create multiple customized and precise hanging shelving units to hold laser equipment in various labs on different floors. Uniquely crafted from powder coated electrical unistrut supports then attached to the ceiling structure. Added are powder coated custom perforated aluminum sheets providing exact placement of power and equipment for very specialized needs. M3 metals is and has been on the cutting edge of new architectural metals needs and design for many years. Call M3 Metals for your next special need project and watch our team surpass your expectations.