2"
12"
160"
2"
3"
2"
2"
SECTION DETAIL
@ Slat Screen
ACOUSTICAL
PANEL (NIC)
2"
2"
2"
1/2"
1/2"
SECTION
@ Slat Screen
CEILING DETAIL
@ Light Fixture
TYP. 3/4" x 2"
LSUBSTRATE
W/ WOOD
VENEER OVERLAY
CUSTOM LINEAR
SLAT SCREEN
2-1/4"
MAIN TEE
(NIC)
1/2"
2"
STEEL T
HORIZONTAL
SUPPORT
2"
2"
LIGHT FIXTURE
(NIC)
2"
12"
2"
3/8"
1/2"
2"
3/4"
SUPPORT ROD
12"
"This building is all about
precision," she continues,
"to reflect the aesthetics of
the Max Planck Company in
Germany as well as the intent
and focus of the research
being conducted here."
Special Assistance
13/16"
12"
2"
2"
3/4"
12"
5"
2"
2"
2"
12"
2"
2"
12"
2"
2"
12"
13/16"
STEEL T
HORIZONTAL
SUPPORT
12-1/2"
2"
The "fins" were fabricated of veneer and lumber
and were a complex engineering challenge because
it had to house a non-visible internal metal structure.
The metal structure permitted the oversize lengths
to meet specification while remaining true against
the punishing Florida heat through the exterior windows. The clear finish Solid Quarter Cut Maple for the
Staircase required significant hand selection as well as
additional engineering to house LED lighting. The solid
Ipe Lumber for the benches allowed for creative seating spans within the garden.
Although mostly comprised of labs, in the
Institute's support spaces and offices wood was
used throughout "to create a human scale and warm
expression in large portions of the building," notes
Kari Botek of the architectural firm.
Aesthetics and acoustics were significant in the
design considerations and objectives, she continues.
"The implementation of wood products in the lobby
and interaction space allowed for sound absorptive
material to be located behind while the finished look
of the product created the desired aesthetic affect. The
wood panels in the auditorium added depth and richness to the interior."
The multi-level spaces
were the most challenging part of the project, says
Harrison. "The lobby and
interaction spaces were over
50 feet high. The GC had
a complex system of scaffolding for all trades which
included the high end finish
work of Designer's Specialty
Millwork. The weight of some
fins required several installers
to handle the piece while a
secondary team connected
the part securely to the metal
supports and a third team
coordinated with electricians and other mechanical
trades." Harrison adds, "The
strong leadership from DPR
moved the project along
smoothly and it remained on
schedule."
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