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Transforming a dated fortress into an open and modernized gathering spot was the vision city planners in Santa Rosa, California set into motion.To get more news about Perforated metal facade cladding, you can visit mesh-fabrics official website.

The goal was to refurbish an abandoned AT&T switching station to create a revitalized core within the city’s downtown area. The new plan had to attract and accommodate multiple uses. These ranged from restaurants, to banks, to offices, and the California Wine Museum (or “Wineseum”). Building owner, developer, and contractor Hugh Futrell Corporation partnered with TLCD Architecture to produce such an establishment.

Hugh Futrell Corporation sought to bring natural light into the space. However, the windowless cement building presented a unique set of challenges. In order to achieve their objective, they needed to find a way through the 18-inch exterior concrete walls.

Five-foot diamond saw blades were required to demolish the fortified wall. Large portions of the building came tumbling down to form 17 openings. These openings, each averaging 250 square feet, were assembled into glass sections and balconies. The glass would require a sunscreen, and the next challenge would be finding the right one.
The solution was found in McNICHOLS® Perforated Metal. The material, both decorative and functional, was an ideal choice for the light filtration this project called for.

Lead Project Architect and TLCD Partner Don Tomasi, AIA incorporated this material into an expansive metal façade. In total, 6,000 square feet of McNICHOLS® Perforated Metal panels were used. The team selected Round Hole panels made from Aluminum Type 3003-H14, .250” Thick, 5/8 Round on 7/8 Staggered Centers, 1-1/2” Solid Margins- All Sides, 46.3% Open Area.

Approximately 150 perforated panels were applied as cladding over the original cement façade and the new glazed glass. The design specified that the panels be coated with a white, resin-based finish. This powder-coating added to the modern transformation and provided an intriguing contrast to the original industrial exterior.