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In every project, the goal is twofold—achieve design intent and stay within budget. Developing complete solutions with one cross-functional 3form Design Guide team can be key to meeting and exceeding project expectations. Specialists in fabrication, hardware, materials and lighting allow 3form to approach all projects holistically to meet your design intent. Project support includes guidance on installation details like attachment methods, millwork templates and power supply details. Proven expertise ensures every project success.
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Buffalo Sabres Locker Room Juniper Networks The Devon Petroleum Club 3form Lobby Expertise and Capabilities
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06 Case Study Buffalo Sabres Locker Room Architects Cannon Design
BUFFALO SABRES THE BACKGROUND
First Niagara Center, located in the heart of Buffalo’s waterfront, is home to the city’s National Hockey League team, the Buffalo Sabres. In 2011, the team’s new owner decided to renovate the locker room space, a 30,000 square foot multi-use facility which included the coaches’ offices, sports training and exercise areas, kitchen and medical training space. More than just a place for athletes to prepare for games, the space was intended to be used as a recruiting tool for the small market city of Buffalo. Potential talent needed to be intrigued, to see the type of investment the city was willing to make in their career.
“3form was chosen because of the flexibility of the material to fabricate the form we wanted to create and the ability to light it.” KEITH ALF, Lead Architect, Cannon Design ®
THE CHALLENGE
The Sabre team owners challenged Cannon Design to go beyond the best locker room designs in the league. They wanted the space to make a huge statement for the players. The need for bold, high-end design elements in this renovation project was imperative. THE SOLUTION
Cannon Design designed a drop lantern ceiling center piece with the Sabre logo emblazoned on the bottom. This strategic focal point would simultaneously provide consistent lighting and be a key branding element. Cannon brought the design to the experts at 3form®, who recommended Chroma for this installation because of it’s rigidity. 3form developed an entire pre-lit solution to be easily attached given the onsite conditions.
This focal point would simultaneously provide consistent lighting and be a key branding element.
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Architects Cannon Design Case Study Buffalo Sabres Locker Room
3FORM DEVELOPED AN ENTIRE PRE-LIT SOLUTION TO BE EASILY ATTACHED GIVEN THE ONSITE CONDITIONS. THE SOLUTION INCLUDED:
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hroma heat forming to achieve the desired radius C 3 form proprietary translucent material seaming A custom engineered structure to bear the weight while minimizing the visible hardware C ustom LED lighting for even illumination C onsultation on the surrounding ceiling soffit to create the final integrated effect
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THE INNOVATION
The 3form light seam creates a monolithic corner condition. Cannon Design’s innovative angled lightbox spurred 3form to pioneer a new light seam capability—a radiused, sloped joinery condition. This advanced method is now a standard 3form offering.
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3form Construction Details ®
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Light solution
Panel-to-panel construction detail
Factory installed proprietary lighting. Tested to ensure an even glow and desired intensity.
Structurally bonded the material edge to edge to create a virtually seamless appearance.
Installation strategy
Power supply
Designed custom hardware brackets to attach the Chroma feature to an on-site support system. Hardware detail Guided the architect to design a ceiling recess to enable concealed hardware. A sixinch reveal around the perimeter of the feature allows for future access to the lighting. REFLECTED CEILING VIEW
Guided the contractor to locate the power supply in a remote location.
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12 Case Study Juniper Networks
Architects RMW Architecture
JUNIPER NETWORKS THE BACKGROUND
Juniper Networks a computer networking solutions provider located in Sunnyvale, California—employs close to 10,000 people. Their vision of connecting everything and empowering everyone is a brand story they wanted to integrate into the space. The cafeteria and café area is used by a large number of employees throughout the day and is an opportunity to visually reinforce the commitment to the company goals of connectedness.
“The fun began when we chose 3form Chroma . It was then that we really knew we could sell our idea. The lit Chroma feature became the statement piece. Everything else fell into place after that.” SAL WIKKE, Interior Designer, RMW Architecture ®
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THE CHALLENGE
Tasked with designing a new corporate cafeteria for Juniper Networks, RMW Architecture sought to deliver a hospitality-style destination space. They envisioned cafeteria patrons enjoying a sleek and modern environment. The signature design statement evolved by marrying a very functional serpentine service line layout with a unique ceiling element. THE SOLUTION
RMW was inspired by the 3form Ready to Go solution of a series of straight lightboxes. They collaborated with 3form to modify the Ready to Go into a serpentine shape.
We decided to celebrate the ‘s’ shape and make it really stand out above the cafeteria
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Architects RMW Architecture Case Study Juniper Networks Design Guide
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3FORM DEVELOPED AN ENTIRE PRE-LIT SOLUTION TO BE EASILY ATTACHED GIVEN THE ON-SITE CONDITIONS. THE SOLUTION INCLUDED: C hroma heat forming to achieve the desired radius • 3 form proprietary translucent material seaming • A custom-engineered structure to bear the weight while minimizing the visible hardware • C ustom LED lighting for even illumination • F abrication of small, manageable sections to alllow for future lighting maintenance • C ontractor consultation on the on-site conditions for proper mounting •
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3form Construction Details ®
Light solution Installed proprietary lighting and pre-tested to ensure an even glow and desired intensity Installation strategy Engineered reflective panel to bear the weight of the feature, serve as the ceiling attachment, and create even illumination Hardware detail Specified a thicker gauge of material for longer spans with less hardware. Minimal center supports required Panel-to-panel connection detail Utilized a half-lap quirk connection to eliminate light leakage Joinery detail Utilized a light seam to create a monolithic corner condition Power supply
Guided the contractor to locate the power supply in a remote location
THE INNOVATION
RMW had the vision to transform 3form’s standard Ready to Go™ solution into a sleek serpentine flow to align with the cafeteria servery. Ready to Go lightboxes are a standard 3’ long x 4’ wide. They partnered with 3form to modify them per their design intent.
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16 Case Study Devon Petroleum
Architects Gensler
DEVON PETROLEUM THE BACKGROUND
Devon Energy Corporation is a Fortune 500 oil and gas company headquartered in Oklahoma City with a vision for optimistic environmental stewardship and results. The company values the teamwork from their employees and the support of their shareholders. Devon’s goal to maximize value is at the forefront of their design goals for their executive’s high-end social club called the Petroleum Club. THE CHALLENGE
Devon challenged Gensler to design their prestigious Petroleum Club, a high-end social club for executives within their new corporate headquarters. As the spectacular view window seating would be the most popular with patrons, Gensler sought to make the dimly lit bar area as bright and engaging. To this end, Gensler conceived a curved, lit monolithic slab. They envisioned it to have a slim profile and glow evenly. This room centerpiece would additionally serve to draw people in from the back lobby side.
“We know that restaurant/bar spaces are most beneficial when they are versatile—when owners have the ability to change the ambience. Spaces need to be quiet for a Tuesday lunch and vibrant for a Friday evening.” ROSS CONWAY, Architect, Gensler THE SOLUTION
3form® developed an unprecedented curved, slim lighting solution with even-panel illumination. The Design Guide team collaborated with the architect to engineer this custom, two-sided wall feature.
Gensler conceived a curved, monolithic slab. Subject of one or more US or international patents or patents pending
Architects Gensler Case Study Juniper Networks
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3FORM DEVELOPED AN UNPRECEDENTED CURVED, SLIM LIGHTING SOLUTION WITH EVEN-PANEL ILLUMINATION. THE 3FORM SOLUTION INCLUDED: • • • •
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eat forming to achieve the desired radius H Two-sided, illuminated wall feature engineered C hroma material C ustom LED lighting for even illumination C ontractor consultation of the on-site conditions for proper mounting ®
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3form Construction Details ®
Light solution Created a proprietary curved, edge-lit lighting system made from optically clear resin with a suspended particle to create light refraction for an even glow Installation strategy Offered guidance on pre-positioned metal posts to properly support the 3form lit feature Attachment method Pre-packaged and pre-installed attachment hardware to save onsite construction costs. 3form hardware utilized to mount assembly to existing posts Panel-to-panel connection detail Created a custom-lit reveal per architects’ aesthetic guidance Joinery detail Created an internal lightbox construction sandwiching innovative lighting technology to achieve an even two-sided glow with an overall slim profile Power supply
Guided for onsite power source location
to save on overall project costs. Power supply directed to be 50 feet from 3form installation
THE INNOVATION
While the 3form standard Ready to Go™ lightbox is six inches, this project required 3form to engineer technically innovative lightboxes with a two-inch profile that were also budget conscious.
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22 Case Study 3form Lobby
Architects 3form
3FORM LOBBY THE BACKGROUND
3form® is the leading manufacturer of award-winning, sustainable building materials and complete material solutions for the Architecture + Design industry. 3form corporate headquarters lobby serves as the main portal to a bustling building packed with material innovators, project-support teams and craftsmen.
“We wanted an entry feature that could continuously transform the character of the space with the flip of a switch.” JILL CANALES, Senior VP of Marketing & Design, 3form
THE CHALLENGE
The 3form entryway needed a facelift. The goal was to create something that was architecturally integrated and expressed the vibrant nature of the company. In-house designers wanted to create a feature to activate the environment, and make a good first impression in a limited space. Mindful that the reception area would serve as the main location for corporate events, they desired an easy and efficient way to change the experience quickly. THE SOLUTION
The design team conceived a corner lightbox along the space perimeter leading to the main foot traffic path. Standing proud of the the existing wall, the box was read as a glowing cube. RGB programmable lighting would give the feature the transformative capability the team desired.
In-house designers wanted to create a branded feature to activate the environment, to make a good first impression in a limited space.
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Architects 3form Case Study 3form Lobby
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Custom LED lighting solution L ightbox designed with internal accessabilityto easily change out lighting and images 3form proprietary transulcent material seaming C hroma material C ontractor consultation on the on-site conditions for proper mounting ®
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Light solution Proprietary lighting was factory installed and tested to ensure an even glow and desired intensity Installation strategy 3form proprietary attachment brackets installed to easily mount panels to wall with minimal shadowing Hardware Recomended the number of hardware attachments required for structural support with minimal deflection Panel-to-panel construction detail A tongue-and-groove quirk used to create a loose joint connection for lighting access. Utilized a structural light seam for a monolithic corner condition Power supply
 Guidance for on site power source
location saved on overall project costs. Power supply to be 50 feet from 3form installation
THE INNOVATION
3form integrated support hardware into the tongue-and-groove quirk seam to address stability with a very minimal hardware appearance
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28 Illumination Aesethtic & Budget Options Architects 3form
SINGLE COLOR ILLUMINATION LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
• U tilize 3form C3 colors to create virtually any color for the space, and illuminate it with natural white LED lighting • I ndirect backlighting is used to provide cost-effective illumination with general evenness with a slight gradient
Vivid LED bar Chroma panel in white or C3 color Output of white or colored light
white
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30 Illumination Aesethtic & Budget Options Architects 3form
TWO COLOR ILLUMINATION LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
• Single-color addressable RGB light bars are placed at the top and bottom in an indirect backlighting condition. This is a less expensive way to use RGB light to dial in any color desired • B lend colors by using a different color at the top and the bottom, or select a single color throughout with a smooth gradient effect in the center
RGB LED bar Chroma panel diffuser Output of white or colored light
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32 Illumination Aesethtic & Budget Options Architects 3form
DYNAMIC ILLUMINATED MOTION GRAPHICS LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY
• RGB direct backlighting with individually-addressable chips allows you to dial each chip into a different color, creating any type of static or movable graphics • Custom RGB programming can be used to provide constantlychanging images and graphics to match any mood, season, or design intent
Vivid LED bar Chroma panel diffuser Output of complex colored light
Motion graphics
EXPERTISE Materials 3form offers a collection of design-driven translucent material platforms. With this range to choose from, 3form Design Guide experts can engineer your project to meet performance demands, cost constraints and aesthetic intent. Fabrication With a world-class material fabrication team, 3form delivers turnkey projects. Eliminate the risk for the contractor and reduce on-site construction complications. From complex projects to simple finishing details, capabilities include joining and seaming, custom and standard forming, edge detailing, etching and custom CNC cutting. Hardware 3form Hardware is engineered to address the inherent properties of translucent materials. Pre-packaged and pre-attached hardware saves on overall construction costs. Structural hardware is custom-engineered and produced per project needs. Lighting 3form lighting specialists craft solutions with proprietary lighting to successfully achieve the illumination intent. Factory installation, testing and quality reviews ensure successful outcomes. By owning the complete solution, 3form lighting experts are engaged in meeting budget constraints.
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