The Cove, Oyster Point, San Francisco, California
PARKING GARAGE FAÇADE SCREENING SOLUTION BY LEVOLUX
Levolux’s Infiniti aluminum airfoil fins and Ligniti perforated aluminum panels provide the architectural screening and sun shading solution at The Cove, a biotech development in California.
Levolux was approached to design and supply a screening and shading solution for the multi-story parking garage at The Cove – a six acre development at Oyster Point to provide new premises for biotech companies.
With the surrounding Bay area at The Cove widely recognized as the epicenter of the biotechnology industry, the development provides valuable additional space for companies in the life sciences industry. The car park is a cornerstone of the development and the aesthetic was a key factor in its design – the nine story, 2000-space parking structure at The Cove is highly visible, facing out over the busy Oyster Point Boulevard.
However, the sun shading performance of the solution was also a key factor; particularly on the long, curving elevation on the south-facing side of the parking garage.
STAKEHOLDERS
Developers: HCP Inc
Architects: International Parking Design
Main Contractor: Hathaway-Dinwiddie
Sub-Contractor: Bassett Construction
LOCATION
California
Details
Two Levolux solutions were designed and supplied to achieve these project objectives:
1 – Infiniti Aluminum Airfoil Fins with a patented secret-fix connection
More than 1,000 450mm x 85mm airfoil fins were installed vertically, at a pitch of 900mm and in stacks of up to 19m (from the 2nd to the 9th story). The fins were finished with a high gloss coating to a hazelnut color, providing a strong contrast with Ligniti panels.
2 – Ligniti Aluminum Perforated Panel system.
Aluminum panels perforated with 9.5mm diameter circular perforations and finished with a metallic pewter grey colored polyester powder coating. The perforation pattern was designed to achieve a 50% free area, providing important ventilation into and from the parking structure. The panels were installed to create a curved veil around the building. Programmable LED lighting provides a multi-colored appearance to the façade at night time.
Utilized Products
INFINITI Airfoil
Infiniti Airfoil Fin System
Sun Shading Solution
Utilized Products
Ligniti
Ligniti Perforated Panel
Sun Shading Solutions
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