We deliver value while breaking boundaries. With each project we help you meet performance demands, cost constraints and aesthetic intent.
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Advanced Technology
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Breaking Boundaries, Delivering Value
Performance Venues
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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Alice Tully Hall
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Cal State Fullerton
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Concept Development Collaboration
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Engineering & Project Management
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Advanced Manufacturing & Delivery
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San Francisco Transit Shelters
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Stamford Square
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Elvis Theater
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Symphony Park
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Smithsonian Star Spangled Banner
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Rutgers
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California Institute of Technology
Art Gallery of Alberta
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HSBC
FCAT
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MGM Mirage
Guy Carpenter
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ITT Stairs Headquarters
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Hotel Divan
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Arkansas Studies Institute
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FedEx Field
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City of El Paso
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“ There wasn’t a product in the marketplace that met what we proposed. We needed people who were willing to go down an R&D path with us to develop it.” -- Ben Gilmartin, Diller Scofidio+Renfro
05 Before You Even Start - Start with the 3form Advanced Technology Group.
Material and system analyses to assist with concept approvals and performance assessments Design assistance to help define project details to achieve design intent Preliminary project cost analyses for early cost definition
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATION
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ENGINEERING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT It's stunning — but it exists only in your mind. How do you translate that concept into reality? Call on the experts at pioneering phenomenal projects: 3form Advanced Technology Group.
Integrate emerging materials technologies and building science expertise Demonstrate proof of concept with prototyping, design validation and performance testing Reduce project risks and build efficiencies to achieve highly innovative solutions with extensive industry know-how
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-- Andrew Ashforth, Co-CEO, The Ashforth Company
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“ We are extremely pleased with this design as it repositions our building. We have taken a 1980 commercial office building and have successfully brought it into the 21st century and beyond. We are very fortunate to have hired such a creative and accomplished architect and to have partnered with 3form to help execute such a wonderful project.�
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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & DELIVERY You've determined the "what." ATG provides the "how." Increase implementation efficiency with ATG's one-stop capabilities shop.
Cross functional operations and supply chain management for effective project coordination and delivery Minimize construction waste with computerized fabrication Projects are delivered as pre-assembled, turn-key solutions leading to sustainable, cost-effective construction
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Performance Venues
BREAKING BOUNDARIES TRANSFORMING CONCERT HALLS
“If the material does not exist ... ATG can change that.”
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KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ____ application-
Balcony Facia
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Varia速 Ecoresin速 | Wave withHardware and Lighting
firmMoshe Safdie Architects contractor-
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Bryan Harris / Chuck Allred photographyMichael Spillers locationKansas City, MO
____ The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a brand new structure designed to provide a stunning venue for diverse performing arts experiences for the Kansas City community. There are two large auditoria, Helzberg Hall and the Muriel Kauffman Theatre. Architect Moshe Safdie brought in the 3form Advanced Technology Group to engineer impressive lit balcony facias in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre with a dramatic cost savings over cast glass.
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KAUFFMAN CENTER CONT.
Symphony of Light with Extremely Complex Geometry
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One of the greatest challenges facing the ATG experts was finding a way to match the extremely tight tolerances of the panels to the looser tolerances of the concrete, (fig.1) while developing a custom invisible hardware system. Additionally, the team had to create an innovative method for backlighting the panels for the desired aesthetic effect (fig.2). Finally, the modeling and forming of the complex panel shapes required a great deal of attention to the unique curve of each panel on each balcony tier.
ATG Project Director, Bryan Harris, developed detailed models for each one of the complex panels to be installed. Due to the curvature of the space and the differences between each balcony level’s shape, the modeling of the double-curvature panel edges was extensive. Matching the panels to the structure required a unique attachment solution that would support the panels and lighting while remaining invisible
from the front. Integrating the edge channel into the resin which allowed attachment to the support structure served this purpose.
Finally, the lighting needed to be diffused evenly throughout each panel, and that meant getting very creative. ATG developed a custom reflector system to distribute the light better and minimize the number of LEDs required for achieving the same luminosity. The lighting solution is integrated with the house dimming system, allowing infinite possible lighting effects.
ATG provided digital models for all the other trades on the project (drywall, etc.), handled all the forming in conjunction with the 3formÂŽ Fabrication facility, created innovative hardware and lighting solutions, and acted as a partner with Safdie Architects to coordinate an installation that will impress concert-goers for generations to come.
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ALICE TULLY HALL ____ application-
Formed, Translucent Panels
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Varia速 Ecoresin速 Custom Wood Veneer
firmDiller, Scofidio + Renfro contractor-
Turner Construction
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Willie Gatti
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Iwan Baan
locationNew York, NY
____ Diller, Scofidio + Renfro architects approached 3form with a bold challenge: develop a new material. The client described a heat-formable translucent wood with acoustic properties for a progressive installation combining classic solid wood surfacing with contemporary translucent wood veneers. 3form Advanced Technology Group experts jumped at the chance to create a panel that could glow, but mimic classic wood when not backlit.
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Boundary-Breaking Innovation and Complete Support Services Approximately 20% of the installation included panels with complex curvature. The main hurdle bending the wood to the compound shapes designed. The ATG conducted many tests to determine the bending limits of the translucent wood encapsulated panel, including full size panel tests. As the team innovated new methods of heat forming the panels, they analyzed each new shape to resolve the geometric limits within the architectural intent. The ATG modeled the entire project digitally in 3D Rhino – everything from the structure behind the panels, to the panels themselves. The model served as a reference for collaboration between structural design, panel geometry, and overall dimensional control. The team used the model directly for fabrication of the molds, and to propose necessary changes in the geometry within the system. ATG utilized five molds to form the complex panels for the initial wall mock up. The 3form Fabrication 5-axis CNC machine trimmed the shaped panels to precise geometries to align with adjacent panel edges. ATG resolved all structural issues to ensure that the structure and panels coordinated to extraordinary exactness—all without exposing any hardware.
The underlying structure consisted of a flexible extruded aluminum substructure, with custom designed connections into the panels. Determining the geometric limitations of heat forming the multi layered panels, as well as determining the configuration of those layers, constituted a critical part of the prototyping process. The team assembled multiple prototypes to ensure accurate installation, and indexed each panel to indicate position for an easier installation process. Working with Diller Scofidio + Renfro, ATG made sure the new material passed stringent New York City building codes. 3form tested all the material properties, including acoustics, fire and smoke density, repairability, and toxicity. The new wood veneer product received an MEA number allowing it to be used in public spaces. During the fabrication of the wall panels, ATG addressed a number of critical issues, such as perfect matching of complex geometries. To confront these challenges, ATG developed a spline detail that fits in grooves routed into both panel edges and is glued in place. A reveal of only a ¼ inch is the result. ATG also engineered the panels with an applied surface finish that addresses the critical issue of onsite panel repairability – allowing the panels to be refinished onsite if they are ever scratched or damaged – obviating the need for replacement. The translucency of the resin panels was critical to achieving the “glowing wood” lighting effect designers intended for the installation. The resulting design had no visible hardware; the panels supported from behind the complicated tapped connection.
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CAL STATE FULLERTON
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Acoustic Panels
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firmPfeiffer Partners atg project manager-
Jen Silbert
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____ Suspended at a 10-degree tilt from the ground plane, this truly unique canopy was to features 39 large panels that vary in size and shape. To begin, ATG and Pfeiffer Partners chose Varia Ecoresin material, given its heatforming properties and high performance in acoustical shapes.
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Leave the Audience Speechless In the planning phase, ATG used 3-D Rhino and five-axis CNC machining to create a model to explore the relationships between the 39 different panels. ATG designed custom hardware and engineered all of the connections between the panels and the frame. A mock-up panel was then assembled to test the tolerances and curvature, while also presenting color, finish, and light transmission for client approval. ATG fabricated the panels at their state-of-the-art facility. Shop drawings and clear labeling simplified the assembly of the canopy and streamlined the installation. ATG also provided two large cradles and an onsite representative to assist with the delivery and installation of the panels. The panels are suspended from a structural element via custom suspension hardware. The entire canopy can be raised and lowered while individual panels can be tilted as needed for acoustical effect. In a premium auditory space, the canopy shines as a visual aspect of the orchestra, and it’s as functional as it is attractive.
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Exteriors
TAKING IT OUTSIDE BUILT TO LAST
“ Withstand the elements while offering unrivaled beauty. ”
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SAN FRANCISCO TRANSIT SHELTERS
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Roof Panels
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Koda XT速 Integrated Color + V3 Integrated Photovoltaic Modules
firmLundberg Design clientClear Channel Outdoor atg project engineers-
Hoyt Brewster / Matt Sutton
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locationSan Francisco, CA
____ In an effort to revitalize public transit in San Francisco and pioneer municipal environmental initiatives, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency a design competition to redesign the bus shelters across the city. The winning concept by Lundberg Design called for photovoltaic cells and recycled polycarbonate material. 3form ATG accepted the challenge to manufacture the groundbreaking sustainable shelter canopies.
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“ Transit shelters that use photovoltaics, LEDS, and WiFi are going to be standard in the future and I’m proud that San Francisco is once again acting like the pace car for other cities by trying and implementing these technologies.”
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SF TRANSIT SHELTERS CONT.
Industry-Pioneering Custom Material Development With a Sustainable Commitment The winning transit shelters consisted of an industrial structure with a bold, iconic roof design element. Seismic waves and the rolling hills of San Francisco provided the inspiration for the design concept of an undulating top on the shelter. ATG collaborated closely with Lundberg Design to interpret this design while engaging their unparalleled knowledge to work with the unique material’s capabilities. 1
“ 3form was great on this project. Without 3form, the end result would have never lived up to the concept. The roof was by far the biggest technical challenge and 3form made it happen.” — Olle Lundberg, Lundberg Design
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As an exterior bus shelter application in metropolitan San Francisco, the design called for an incredibly durable material that could also be shaped into the requisite ripple form. Originally conceived with glass, 3form provided material consultation regarding the feasibility
of glass in this application (fig1). The design switched to polycarbonate for its extreme toughness; and for its manufacturability, ease of installation, recycled content and relative cost. ATG developed a custom color polycarbonate extruded with an unprecedented 40% pre-consumer recycled content. Under a development agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, ATG drove the research and development of the advanced material technology, incorporating Konarka Power Plastic strips along the reducing wave form (fig.2). The roof houses and protects these organic photovoltaic modules that power the shelters themselves and additionally send power back to the city’s electrical power grid (fig.3). Finally, ATG developed a manufacturing process to accommodate the citywide implementation of 1,100 new shelters over the course of 5 years, making these landmark installations scalable to meet this major U.S. city’s needs.
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SYMPHONY PARK
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Sign
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Koda XT速 w/Ghost, LED Lighting, Metal Fabrication
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Newland Real Estate Company, LLC
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Signs and Services / Stellar Installations atg project director-
Willie Gatti
photographyMitch Probert locationLas Vegas, NV
____ The Symphony Park Monument Sign Sculpture is the culmination of months of collaboration among ATG, the design firm, and contractors. Using Koda XT panels, LED lighting, and custom metal fabrication, the 17,500pound structure is truly a unique sight to behold.
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Digital Modeling for an Unprecedented Result
ATG faced quite a challenge in modeling and engineering a custom monument sign per a sketch-up rendering from design firm Davies Associates of Beverly Hills, California. ATG coordinated the, mechanical, structural and metal fabrication processes through the use of SolidWorks digital modeling. Periodic visits to the metal fabrication facility helped streamline the concept and resolve minor real-life glitches that could not be addressed on the model itself. Dry fitting panels before shipping assured success during installation. “The designer, structural engineers, electrical contractors, fabricators, consultants, metal fabricators and rigging companies all worked with ATG to make it all come together beautifully,� said Willie Gatti, 3form ATG Sr. Project Director As there are no planes or lines of symmetry throughout the tower (per artist Paul Hershfield’s design), ATG devised a very creative indexation system for mounting all the 3form panels. The final product, with the panels installed and lit up at night, really captures the essence of the design intent from the artist, and client, who are very satisfied with the result.
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“ The fabrication of a custom 40-foot tall metal structure and all related hardware to accommodate all electrical, lighting and 3form panels was a first for 3form.� -- Willie Gatti, 3form Project Director
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RUTGERS
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Canopy Roof
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photographyDe Biasse & Seminara locationNew Brunswick, NJ
____ Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, needed to update their dilapidated bus stop shelters. Rutgers wanted the new waiting areas to be open, enabling foot traffic to flow through without becoming a barricade.
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“ 3form gets it…they’re not just selling a product – they’re providing a full design solution experience.”
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Transform Transportation Architects at De Biasse & Seminara needed to create new structures that were simple and unobtrusive on the streetscape, yet easily identifiable as a transit station. They wanted to incorporate the Rutgers school colors into the design, and they needed a solution that was cost-effective, durable, and lightweight. Michael De Biasse brought 3form ATG into the process very early on. “We knew we needed to have translucency, color, strength, and a lightweight solution. Only 3form could do all that while providing a single source for materials, hardware, and all other technical support.”
With the 3form C3 Color Matching System to create the signature Rutgers scarlet color without requiring a “custom” color process, the Koda XT panels truly say “Rutgers” with style. The whole project was conceived, designed, fabricated and installed within an aggressive three-month schedule. Koda XT provided the strength, durability, lightweight performance and lower cost needed to freshen up the campus and renew the Rutgers spirit. “The project is such a success,” says Jack Molenaar, Director of Transportation at Rutgers, “we plan to install another one or two of these elegant transit shelters every year over the next ten years.”
De Biasse worked collaboratively with 3form ATG experts to create a modular solution. The design allows for installation in various configurations throughout the campus – from transit stations of different lengths and widths to those needing to match the terrain – all using simple components – a column (“tree”), panel (“leaf”) and the overhead frame. Knowing the transit system had a maximum three-minute wait at each station, designers eschewed the traditional “shelter” for a more open design, focusing on the translucent roof that filtered Rutgers scarlet light onto the ground below while revealing the sky and the changing seasons overhead.
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HOTEL DIVAN
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Istanbul, Turkey The Advanced Technology Group provided all the structural engineering and delivered data files to the contractor, who was then able to create the framework and install the panels. ATG provides integrated project solutions.
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ARKANSAS STUDIES INSTITUTE
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Exterior Fins
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side of the structure that evoke the pages of a book. The fins utilize 3form Pressed Glass XT with HighRes to depict scenes and people from the rich history of Arkansas. Additionally, 3form HighRes Varia Ecoresin® forms the vertical segments of the hand railings throughout, creating a “filmstrip” effect that tells a tale of the past of the state, dating back to antebellum Arkansas.
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Reese Rowland describes the project’s final execution: “More than one hundred glass art panels featuring scenes from Arkansas’ historic past are on permanent display throughout the building in the glass handrails, signifying that architecture can and should actively engage in storytelling.”
Culminating an extensive three-year renovation project of a library, design architects at Polk Stanley Wilcox infused the site with history using 3form HighRes in both Pressed Glass XT for exterior applications and Varia Ecoresin® for interior applications. A picture is worth a thousand words, so designers placed glass fins along the
One of the strengths of using 3form Pressed Glass for the installation is that the images can be viewed at night while providing sun control during the day. “The translucence of both the Pressed Glass and Varia allow light to pass through the panels so that the images can be seen from both sides,” said Ed Sergeant of Polk Stanley Wilcox.
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Butler Center for Arkansas Studies locationLittle Rock, Arkansas
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FEDEX FIELD SOLAR MAN ____ application-
Art Structure
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firmDLR Group atg project director-
Bryan Harris
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Steve Marlowe locationNear the Washington D.C. Beltway, in MD
____ The designers were inspired by what they saw accomplished with the 3form Koda XT V3 Photovoltaic bus shelters in San Francisco, and wanted to implement that concept in a large sports sculpture. The design concept fit into a larger overall solar power project for the entire stadium – achieving sustainable goals and visitor “wow” factor.
ATG tackled a number of challenges with this project. Aside from a tight schedule, the heat forming component was demanding because of particularly unusual geometry – especially in the outstretched hand of the football player. Meanwhile, achieving a proper, even glow with the lighting was difficult because of some of the sharp angles involved in the sculpture’s design. ATG made use of eighteen different molds that were used to create an anthropomorphized vision of the Koda XT product. The structure carries Point Support XT hardware with custom attachments. In order to accommodate the extremely tight radii in places, the lighting selected is a silicone rope LED bent to form the complicated shapes involved. Custom attachment points completed the technical feat. The result of this precision engineering is a breathtaking 30-foot tall translucent sculpture that incorporates photovoltaic solar power in the design. A true team effort, the project would not have been possible without ATG’s digital prototyping and modeling of the structure.
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“ I’m really proud of this. It’s innovative. It’s special. It’s the future.” -- Dan Snyder, Owner, the Washington Redskins
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CITY OF EL PASO ____ application-
Canopy Panels
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Koda XT速 with Integrated Color
firmCarl Daniels Architects atg project engineer-
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Interiors
TRANSFORM INTERIORS ALWAYS LOOKING UP
“ I was amazed that such a complex system would be so simple to install. It was extraordinarily easy.”
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STAMFORD SQUARE
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Wall Panels
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Varia® Ecoresin® | Custom Wood Veneer | Hardware + Lighting
firmRoger Ferris + Partners, LLC atg project director-
Willie Gatti
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Caryn Leigh
locationStamford, CT
____ The building at 3001 Stamford Square was originally developed in 1980 by Ashforth and designed by architect Emory Roth & Sons. Ashforth’s goal for the renovation was to not only design, upgrade and enhance the building’s overall image aesthetically and structurally, but to transform it into a health and eco-conscious work environment.
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Escape From Commonplace One of the major objectives of the project was to change the way those on the outside viewed the building. This involved the important architectural gesture of inviting more exterior sunlight into the building in the daytime – and enabling the energy, spirit and creativity of the interior design to spill out to the exterior at night. By creating an illuminated wood wall that runs 140 feet, the full length of the interior of the lobby, the owner and architect created a glowing warm accent that invites the street traffic into the space. The architecture suggests warmth, innovation and quality. “It appears traditional and modern at the same time, and the quality of each panel makes it a natural selection for a high traffic, but high design area.” 3form ATG developed a unique hardware lighting system for this project that allows all panels to be installed and removed independently – with no hardware removal required. This feature also facilitates minimal engagement between the panel edges and supporting profiles, providing almost a full panel lighting exposure with virtually no shadowing. The system was initially tested on a full size prototype for evaluation and verification of panel light transmission, lighting conditions and hardware fabrication feasibility.
ATG obtained in-field measurements for the space and retrofitted the data onto a full digital SolidWorks model. This helped create drawings to assist in the installation and create full size templates to lay out and index the wall, relative to the existing grid. This precise placement of the hardware elements ensured the ideal fit and proper installation of all other elements such as lighting fixtures and resin panels. ATG produced all hardware elements and resin panels in this project directly from an approved digital model via laser cutting, CNC milling and water jet cutting, among other advanced manufacturing techniques. Onsite support and troubleshooting were also part of ATG’s scope to ensure a successful installation to the customer’s satisfaction.
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SMITHSONIAN STAR SPANGELED BANNER ____ application-
Wall Feature
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Varia® Ecoresin® | White Iridescent, with custom vacuum metallization.
firmSOM atg project director-
Willie Gatti
photographyEduard Hueber locationWashington, D.C.
____ ATG worked to create an abstract replica of the original Star-Spangled Banner, welcoming visitors to the renovated National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Architects at SOM were challenged with creating a poetic introduction to the Star-Spangled Banner exhibit featuring the original flag sewn by Mrs. Pickersgill in 1814. With the iconic image of a sailing Star-Spangled banner as their inspiration, the team produced an abstract feature with metallic shimmering pieces — allowing visitors to be drawn in by viewing their reflection in the flag.
SOM worked with ATG to develop custom Varia Ecoresin pieces for the 40ft wide x 20ft high structure. Through a vacuum metallizing process the resin material became reflective, giving each unique piece a particular appearance relative to its location on the flag. ATG created a digital model to ensure accurate positioning, ease of installation and compliance with structural load requirements. To install the undulating forms, ATG designed 410 unique parts for the attachment points. 3form labeled and packaged each section sequentially for ease of installation. Upon entry in the museum, visitors are struck by the visual impact of American imagery, ingenuity and inspiration. By viewing themselves in the structure, there is a sense of the magnificent reality that America exists—and progresses — through each individual citizen.
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ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA
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Wall Feature
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firmRandall Stout Architects atg project manager-
Kris Larsen
photographyRobert Lemermeyer locationEdmonton, Alberta Canada
____ Architects at Randall Stout designed the glowing pillar to span the height of the expansive entrance and to act as an extension of the swirling exterior facade. The impressive feature creates a focal point in the grand staircase.
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Comprehensive Collaboration The Advanced Technology Group helped anchor the sweeping forms of the Aurora Borealis inspired façade to the grand open lobby of the gallery. Randall Stout enlisted the 3form ATG to assist with the technical challenges that arose. Our innovative team of specialists delivered a luminous translucent Chroma feature via the following services:
-- Engineering / Hardware Development — Clearly defined hardware requirements informed client early on how to plan the structural elements for the grand staircase. -- Laser-scanning / Site Coordination - Millions of precision laser strikes captured the unique points of the surface in order to replicate the concrete column for digital modeling purposes allowing 3form to construct panels to the varying geometry of the structure. -- Prototype Fabrication – ATG provided a full scale prototype onsite for the architect, gallery, and city to review. -- Installation Support – 3form Advanced Technology was onsite to supervise and coordinate installation of the translucent feature.
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FCAT
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Wall Feature
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Varia速 Ecoresin速with HighRes Custom Imagery
firmPerkins+Will atg project director-
Bryan Harris
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Making it Look Easy This project had a very tight timeline, especially given its complexity. Every outward facing panel had a custom graphic print and nearly every panel was formed to an individual curve. Additional features included: integration with flat panel video screens and programmable lighting above the panels to create backlit conditions. The panels were required to be removable for cable routing, lighting access, etc., which proved to be challenging with complex curved panels. Strong collaboration was required between 3form and the Perkins+Will architectural and graphic design departments for the success of this project. ATG modeled the objects in 3D to aid in the design of the printed images for the panels. ATG individually formed and indexed the panels to conform to the project geometry, and utilized 3D models for the fabrication of molds, trim and hole locations on panels, and hardware design. ATG custom designed the hardware to correspond with each panel's support location due to the unique geometry. ATG integrated sliding doors, flat screens, and lighting into the project as requested, and it has been functioning in its designed capacity since installed in 2006.
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2 ADAMS PLACE
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____ ATG helped to dramatically restore two adjacent lobbies of an outdated 1980s office building plagued by low tenancy. Perkins+Will wanted to achieve a powerful transformation without the cost and time required for a complete overhaul. Focusing on the unattractive exposed elevators, the team at Perkins+Will chose to update them with a visually dynamic solution for concealing the outdated glass cabs.
For 2 Adams Place, the team built on the concept of the vertical grill, but chose a softer, more ethereal approach to the façade. The design called for 3form Varia Ecoresin in brilliant Pure White to emulate billowing ship sails. Architects chose 3form Sculptural Form Legato in alternating formation to easily and effectively, create a traditional basket-weave pattern. The panels were installed on four vertical I-beams using 3form Cable Hardware. 3form ATG provided consultation and assistance with digital data modeling and structural design to ensure flowing movement and minimal visible hardware. The innovative and intriguing lobby transformation continues to generate interest in the overall space and the location has seen resulted in an increase in tenant occupancy. Visitors are awed by the intriguing architectural element and passengers on the glass elevators are offered pleasing and surprising views from within the 3form clad surrounds.
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GUY CARPENTER ____ application-
Wall Feature
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Chroma速 with Hardware
firmHOK Architects atg project director
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HORIZONTAL APPLICATIONS ALWAYS LOOKING UP
“Above and below, ATG has you covered.”
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ELVIS THEATER
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Ceiling Feature
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firmCleo Designs atg project director-
Willie Gatti
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locationLas Vegas, NV
____ The design team at Cleo Design envisioned an expansive, curved and color-changing light feature for the entrance of the iconic Elvis Theater in Las Vegas.
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Evoking the Sweeping Waves of The Iconic Elvis Cape In order to achieve the vision with minimal hardware, 3form Advanced Technology suggested using 3form Pressed Glass to provide the requisite rigidity for the large, unsupported spans. For the curved edges, ATG employed Varia Ecoresin with C3 Color technology to create a seamless material transition from Varia Ecoresin to Pressed Glass. This capitalized on the key performance attributes of each material. The end result was a system that wasn't value engineered, it was "correctly engineered." Moving beyond the material, ATG also provided hardware support, digital modeling, prototype fabrication, and installation support. ATG designed + constructed an innovative hardware system that minimized the appearance of extrusions. The team also developed a constant tension spring mechanism that allows the glass panels to be easily lowered for maintenance. The digital modeling and engineering was crucial for the development of the complete fixture, as it was a very complex design that required precise engineering. The team also provided a mock-up of the material and hardware to ensure a smooth installation. Prior to shipment ATG pre-fit the entire assembly at our factory to make adjustments to ensure all sections came together— eliminating any unforseen surprises in the field. ATG provided support and coordinate installation of the monumental structure.
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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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Varia® Ecoresin® | Custom Graphicwith Hardware
firmJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects atg project manager-
Chuck Allred
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Fotoworks
locationPasedena, CA
____ The building is home to the Graduate Aerospace Laboratories, so designers chose to reinforce this intriguing form of scientific study through interpretive design elements. Alice Kimm and team designed a fluid suspended ceiling to provide added movement, identity, illumination and a pattern of flow—representative of the broad range of research performed by the aerospace department.
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The Flow of Technology The complicated formation of the wave-like structure required ATG to develop custom hardware to enable a precise installation. ATG worked closely with the designers and the 3form Fabrication department to develop complex joinery, progressive compound mitered edges, and line bend returns leaving no hardware visible. The hidden mounting hardware provides a two-way adjustment that allows the panels to be installed at the desired angle. The iconic flow was also accomplished by coordinating the custom print, the heat-formed dimples and the backlighting for an impressive end result. Specifically, the pattern cutouts
in the material interlayer are precisely positioned in relation to the formed dimples on the panels. These cutouts create a sunburst effect with the lighting fixtures behind them. The refurbished lobby is now an open and flowing gathering space — a place inspiring productive and creative study.
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“ We knew we wanted something translucent, something light... that would act like a big lantern in the space.” -- Alice Kimm, John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects
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HSBC
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Ceiling Feature
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Varia速 Ecoresin速 | Vapor with Forming, Hardware
firmWright Heerema Architects atg project director-
Bryan Harris
photography-
Werner Straube Photography locationChicago, IL
____ The client tasked ATG with helping to create a feature ceiling installation with hanging oval panels, without the excessive cost of structural steel required for glass. The team developed a custom hardware system and worked closely with the design team and the contractors to test and troubleshoot the entire installation. The project scope included CNC cutting, structural design consultation, hardware design, shop drawing, and prototyping. ATG also helped produce and fabricate the complex substructure as well as custom color match the spline detail in HSBC red.
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MGM MIRAGE BEATLES ”LOVE” THEATRE ____ application-
Illuminated Floor
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3form Pressed Glass
firmMarnell Corrao Associates atg project director-
Willie Gatti
photography-
Kris Larsen
locationLas Vegas, NV
____ ATG worked with Marnell Corrao Associates to create a glowing colorful architectural element for the entrance to Cirque du Soleil symbolic of the performance style of the avant-garde performance group.
The design required a translucent material with extreme clarity to serve as a canvas for a striking visual display of colored LED lights, programmable to respond to vibration. In order to achieve the designed ramp structure, the team also needed the material to accept curvature, yet be incredibly strong. The installation needed to be unlike anything done before, as it was to introduce visitors to the spectacular Beatles-themed “Love” show at the MGM Mirage in Las Vegas. It needed to be backlit with color-changing LED lights, pass fire code, and be able to support hundreds of people. ATG stepped up to the task to develop both the custom laminated glass material and the supporting structure, dazzlingly meeting the project requirements. Combining both glass and resin technologies, ATG created a custom material through an innovative lamination of three distinct substrates. The groundbreaking result contained all the needed properties for the project: extreme translucency, formability and structural strength. ATG also developed an innovative process for forming the material to create the finished installation. The extravagant entryway is a dramatic introduction to the stunning performance. The guests are appropriately prepared for the thrill that is Cirque du Soleil.
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ITT HEADQUARTERS ____ application-
Stair Treads
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Chroma® | Renew + Hardware
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RMJM Hillier atg project director-
Bryan Harris
photography-
©Francis Dzikowski/Esto. locationWhite Plains, New York
____ The challenge was to create a floating custom staircase using translucent light-transmitting material in a 5’ unsupported span.
With 3form Chroma as a bold and translucent foundation ideal for horizontal applications, ATG developed a custom 3” thickness specifically for this project innovative processing with our technologies + know-how. ATG created a 3D model imperative for the design and fabrication of custom routed hardware connections. They engineered the hardware for minimal usage, allowing for clean open spans of Chroma with exposed edges. The ethereal staircase became a dramatic focal point of the large corporate lobby.
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MATERIALS Material Platforms
Made with post and pre-consumer recycled content, Chroma is a bold solid surface saturated with thousand of luminus choices – a monolithic material ideal for horizontal applications.
pressed glass™ 3-form.com/materials/pressed_glass Pressed Glass is a laminated architectural glass with a similar aesthetic to Varia Ecoresin and many of the same interlayers available.
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Design-Forward Materials Specifically Engineered for Exterior Use
chroma® 3-form.com/materials/chroma
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Color Matching System Over 100,000 Color Combinations
Varia Ecoresin is a dynamic translucent resin material that allows you to choose the color, pattern, texture, interlayer and finish. Varia is heatformable and made with 40% recycled material.
highres
Custom High-Resolution Imagery
varia ecoresin® 3-form.com/materials/varia_ecoresin
Available Enhancements
koda XT® 3-form.com/materials/koda_xt Exquisite design meets extreme durability in Koda XT, an exterior translucent panel material specially formulated for exterior applications.
struttura
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Struttura is a lightweight solution for sliding doors and partitions. Strong and stunning, the Struttura collection offers superior structural capabilities and flammability performance.
100 percent® 3-form.com/materials/100_percent 100 Percent is an exciting, design-driven material with a minimal environmental footprint, made entirely from post-consumer recycled HDPE.
stone™ 3-form.com/materials/stone Achieve an authentic stone appearance withthe benefits of a resin panel. Warm and rich, this translucent material is easier to work with than natural stone, opening up the possibilities.
Use your own unique imagery, or choose from our line of stunning natural images called Nature Gallery.
Experience design freedom of 100,000 colors. Combine colors up to three layers deep and control the hue, intensity and translucency to create an exciting range of exact color specifications.
Realize bold new designs that transform transit shelters into iconic elements of municipal landscape, or sound walls into artful community narratives. With XT, functional exterior applications become unique opportunities to bring distinctive design outdoors.
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATION Take your idea from concept to reality Material system analyses to assist with your concept approvals
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ENGINEERING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT A team of specialists ready to support you Integrate emerging materials technologies & building science expertise to implement your ground-breaking project
Modeling, product + system research + development support Preliminary cost analyses for early cost definition
Demonstrate proof of concept with modeling prototyping, design validation and performance testing Reduce project risks & build efficiencies to achieve highly innovative solutions with extensive industry know-how
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ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & DELIVERY Making for smooth project execution
Utilize our cross functional operations & supply chain management Benefit with effective project coordination & delivery Minimize construction waste with our computerized fabrication + pre-assembly Projects delivered as turn-key solutions leading to sustainable, cost-effective construction
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For a complete client & project listing visit: 3-form.com/installations Abel Bainnson Butz LLP architect-
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architectZina Claire
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Dalpos, Architects & Integratos
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architectRoberto Campos
projectEl Paso Civic Center
projectAtrium Garage
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Robert Hartman
architectDavid Becker
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projectDenver InternationalAirport Signage
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Mike Curtis
BridgewaterSAC 510 MadisonSt. Jude's HospitalStamford Square
projectMarket Street
KSQ Architects, PC Runsdell Earnstberger
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Jenks Natatorium
projectSR 39 Bridge
KSS Safdie Architects
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architectIsaac Franco projectKauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Lundberg Design architectRyan Hughes projectSan Francisco Transit Shelters
Sheehan Van Woert Bigotti Architecture architect-
Marnell Corrao Associates project-
Cirque du Soleil - Love Theater
Matthew Berry Architects architectMatthew Berry project2300 Sherman
Mikyoung Kim Design architectMichael Sheehan
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SWA Group architectTravis Theobald projectSufism Entry Gate
Swanke Hayden Conell Ltd architectPaul de Silva project650 5th Avenue
The Office of Thierry Despont architect-
Isak Kan
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UNR Medical
Skolnick Architecture and Design project-
Thomas Balsley Associates projectChroma Trellis
Rubin Museum
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architectOrlando Rodriguez
Smithsonian (NMAH)Star Spangled Banner
ARUP
Spector Group
Watermarke Properties Inc
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CCMH
Moser Mayer Phoenix Associates architect-
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Teck Loh
projectMason Capitol
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Stanley Beaman Sears
Wright Heerema Architects
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Veronique Pryor
architectOtniel Tigu
projectNemours
HSBC
Brian Slevar projectCenter Pointe
NBBJ project-
UCLA Pauley Pavilion
Obrien Atkins
STUDIOs Architecture
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projectCanal Park
Jeffrey McKnight SECU
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Dexter Tinapay
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