Precast Solutions - July/August 2008 - (Page 19) The architect used the inherent properties of the precast concrete to create shade and shadow, and the panels had to turn corners to maintain the overall feel of monolithic masonry. Precast also offered blast resistance and acoustical qualities, and it suits the nature of the region. Tim Griffith Photography curtain wall for the facade,” says Voss, “but none of those would have matched the objectives for the look of the building’s skin. If you visit the building at dusk, the complexity of the building’s facade really comes alive.” DESIGN AND ERECTION MEET STRICT STANDARDS GSA standards mandate that a building should have at least a 100-year lifespan – no small request in a seismically active area like Fresno. Precast also offered the much-needed property of blast resistance, something very few other architectural facade components could have provided. Because the panels are large, they allow for greater flexing in the event of a blast. “Precast is heavier and stronger than stone,” says Togel. “It also offers a more uniform color and is easier JULY/AUGUST 2008 | PRECAST SOLUTIONS 19
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