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DESIGN MEETS DURABILIT Y The exterior design of a building establishes its identity and can tell a powerful narrative within the urban landscape. To tell this narrative, every building deserves a defining moment – bold color, unique materials or unexpected shapes, that sets it apart from the rest. This is what we do, and we’re here to help. 3form translucent materials enable architects to realize bold new designs transforming transit shelters into iconic elements of municipal landscape, or sound walls into artful narratives. With 3form materials, functional exterior applications become unique opportunities to bring distinctive design outdoors.
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3formÂŽ materials are modern design tools to push beyond the limitations of traditional architectural materials. Impact resistance, UV stability and proven performance make these powerhouse polymers a natural choice when classic materials restrict design possibilities.
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BUILDING ACCENTS
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UN PROTECTION S & CANOPIES
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SBX ODOT STATE ROAD 39 INDIANAPOLIS CULTURAL SHELTERS SAN FRANCISCO BUS SHELTERS EL PASO TRANSIT
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REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
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SBX AECOM
Service recently began in the San Bernardino valley on the first bus rapid transit system in the county. Omnitrans, a public transportation agency, sought Gruen Associates working under Parsons Transportation Group to design and develop stations along the Green Line for the San Bernardino Express (sbX), which connects diverse communities in two cities to centers of commerce, services, and local universities.
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CASE STUDY: SBX
THE CHALLENGE
Known as an architecture firm that transforms communities, Gruen Associates accepted the challenge. The primary objective was to create shelters from the strong winds and the California sun. Additionally the designers also wanted to tie the communities together and create a timeless design the residents could be proud of for decades. Gruen received input from Omnitrans and local user groups to develop a design that connects communities metaphorically as well as physically. Designers envisioned shelters that would create a sense of movement while referencing the shapes of the surrounding San Bernardino Mountains with undulating shapes and angles of the shelter canopies. After realizing the complex angles and compound curves would not be viable in glass, the firm sought a new material. On a tight deadline for installation, Gruen reached out to 3form for a strong, formable translucent material that was weather resistant. The complex angles of the canopy designs required customization and accuracy. THE SOLUTION
Within weeks of obtaining Gruen’s drawings, 3form built 34 custom molds to realize the distinctive designs of the 16 transit canopies. The 3form fabrication team then formed 400 custom-sized Koda XT® panels, produced custom aluminum channels to frame each piece to achieve the desired aesthetic and shipped the panels to meet the tight installation timeline. The new bus stops touch the lives of thousands and create a striking aesthetic throughout the valley. ”We knew that 3form was the right company for this job,” said Jill Wagner, Associate Partner at Gruen Associates. “Working with 3form enhanced the design process and the end result realizes our vision in a way that added value to the project.”
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The 3form Advanced Technolog y group (ATG) developed an attachment assem bly to the custom steel frame system to hold both the light trays and cur ved Koda X T panels. The frame creates a safe, easy solution for inspection and maintenance of the light units illuminating the panels.
PHOTOS: LAWRENCE ANDERSON
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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and City of Columbus partnered to reunite the King Lincoln and Discovery District neighborhoods with the new Long Street Bridge. MKSK, a local landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm embraced the challenge to physically and visually reunite the neighborhoods and downtown Columbus with each other and their rich history.
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THE CHALLENGE
THE SOLUTION
MKSK envisioned replacing the standard bridge fencing with an illuminated screen wall spanning the length of the bridge depicting the visual history of the local cultural heritage while also reducing freeway noise levels, screening freeway views, and mitigating gusty wind conditions for pedestrians. Through a public art competition, local artists composed a series of images depicting community builders from local history. MKSK turned to 3form to embed the black and white digital compositions in resilient Koda XT® material to tell a visual story.
3form developed a custom steel framework to meet ODOT requirements, support the wall of Koda panels and mount them onto the concrete bridge parapet. 3form attached custom aluminum light boxes inside the vertical sides of the steel framework. Each lightbox held high-powered, low-profile LED light bars to illuminate both sides of the panels. This installation now lights up the neighborhood’s iconic history and culture — seen from interstate 71 as a monolithic glowing wall or from the Long Street Bridge as a brightly illustrated journey through the community’s historic roots and aspirations for the future.
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PHOTOS: GARY McCAULEY
ABOVE
Strong a nd bright, a fou ndationa l pa raphet tel ls a power f u l com mu n it y stor y.
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STATE ROAD 39 RUNDELL ERNSTBERGER
Northwest of Indianapolis, the city of Lebanon, Indiana is a friendly community with a strong commitment to quality of life and to local businesses. In an effort to attract investment to Lebanon, located in between Indianapolis and Chicago, the mayor of the city sought to build an exterior sign over I-65 on the State Road 39 (SR39) overpass. City officials challened the firm of Rundell Ernstberger Associates to create this exterior feature signage.
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CASE STUDY: STATE ROAD 39 RIGHT
T he 250 foot w ide bridge is accented by si x masts clad i n a v i bra nt C3 red color.
THE CHALLENGE
THE SOLUTION
The design team envisioned bright messaging and graphic branding in a curved sign to reflect the agricultural history of the area as well as to attract new commerce to this interstate location. As the existing SR39 bridge has significant camber both horizontally and vertically, significant design and engineering skillsets were required. The architect turned to the 3form Advanced Technology Group (ATG) to help them achieve design intent.
ATG developed and built a custom steel frame system to support both the light trays and curved, High Res Koda XT panels. The frame creates a safe, easy solution for inspection and maintenance of the light units illuminating the panels. Six masts along the bridge are clad in a bold C3 red color which adds focal points and frames the 250 foot wide face of bridge cladding.
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A schematic detai l of the cu r ved pa nel a nd f ra me assem bly.
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THROUGH GRAPHIC STORY TELLING, TRANSIT SHELTERS BRE ATHE NEW LIFE INTO A CIT Y
PHOTOS: GARY McCAULEY
INDIANAPOLIS CULTURAL SHELTERS MW HARRIS INDY MATERIAL
Varia XT + HighRes速 BACKGROUND
Brightly colored Varia XT with HighRes inspirational messages act as wayfinding for cyclists and shelter from weather. OPEN SINGLE SUPPORT
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SAN FRANCISCO BUS SHELTERS LUNDBERG DESIGN MATERIAL
Koda XT速 BACKGROUND
Koda XT with integrated color captures the shape of the rolling hills and seismic waves that inspired the undulating transit shelters. Additionally, 3form pioneered a method to embed organic photovoltaic modules into polycarbonate for some of the shelters. L AP SUPPORT
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PHOTOS: RYAN HUGHES
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EL PASO TRANSIT CARL DANIELS ARCHITECTS MATERIAL
Koda XT速 + Chroma XT速
OPEN JOINT SUPPORT
BACKGROUND
A barrel-vaulted canopy in cool blue Koda XT provides sun shading. Customengineered fasteners and standoffs to the canopy, fascia panels and Chroma XT pylon signage create a prominent statement.
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REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORIT Y
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Koda XT速 + Integrated Color BACKGROUND
Resilient, formable Koda XT creates a refuge from the wet weather of the south while accenting the urban landscape. Built to last, New Orleans festive emerald green and royal purple hues brand citywide transit shelters. L AP SUPPORT
BRING COLOR AND FILTERED LIGHT TO OUTDOOR SPACES WITH ARCHITECTURAL ACCENTS
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EL PASO CIVIC CENTER SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
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WEST VALLEY SHADE STRUCTURE
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ATLANTA CENTER CHELSEA STRATUS
PERK PARK
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EL PASO CIVIC CENTER CARL DANIELS ARCHITECTS MATERIAL
Koda XT速 BACKGROUND
Lightweight, durable Koda XT in bold colors offers patrons cooling protection from the sun while casting a beautiful mosaic of light and color. L AP SUPPORT
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PHOTOS: ROBERT BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY
SACRED HE ART UNIVERSIT Y SPAGNOLO GISNESS & ASSOCIATES, INC. MATERIAL
Chroma XT速 B AC KG RO UND
A dynamic red wave of Chroma XT covers a steel shading canopy outside The Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts.
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WEST VALLE Y CIT Y SHADE STRUCTURE STANLEY CONSULTANTS MATERIAL
Koda XT BACKGROUND
Koda XT in soothing C3 blue creates an oasis of shelter with interesting shadow patterns on the plaza below.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ATL ANTA CENTER
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TRANSYSTEMS MATERIAL
Koda XT速 BACKGROUND
A welcoming Koda XT canopy feature in C3 brand colors provides a shady outdoor eating and lounging space. L AP SUPPORT
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CHELSE A STRATUS THOMAS BALSLEY ASSOCIATES MATERIAL
Varia Ecoresin XT Wave + Colbalt + Ghost B AC KG RO UND
A bright splash of color in the midst of an urban environment brings both shade and an exciting statement for conversation and casual dining. P O IN T SUP P O R T
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PHOTOS: THOMAS BALSLEY ASSOCIATES
PERK PARK THOMAS BALSLEY ASSOCIATES MATERIAL
Chroma XT速
POINT SUPPORT
BACKGROUND
Slats of Chroma XT in Cranberry filters light and creates a shady pergola, an inviting oasis in the metropolitan park.
PHOTOS: SCOTT PEASE
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HIGHPOINT CLIMBING & FITNESS TUMI MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE BIOMED RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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MVH DONOR WALL
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HIGHPOINT CLIMBING & FITNESS RIVER STREET ARCHITECTURE
A vacant movie theater in the ground floor of a 5-story parking garage in downtown Chattanooga, slated to become a reuse project by non-profit economic development firm, River City Company, caught the eye of the owners of High Point Climbing and Fitness. They envisioned a unique, urban mecca for climbing enthusiasts.
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CASE STUDY: HIGHPOINT CLIMBING & FITNESS
BELOW
T he i n herent tra nslucency a nd streng th of Koda X T creates st u n n i ng a nd du ra ble ex terior applications.
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THE CHALLENGE
THE SOLUTION
High Point Climbing and Fitness challenged River Street Architecture to reskin the exterior of the building. Craig Peavy (owner of PVDesign), former Partner of River Street Architecture, designed what resembled the rock face of the mountains surrounding Chattanooga with a fractured surface. Part art piece, part climbing wall, this 11,000 square foot exterior feature posed both visual and technical challenges.
Peavy spoke to a 3form sales rep about the point load strength of the Koda material. The structural engineer Rebecca Brooks of Woods Engineering lead the charge to figure out what type of data would need to be accumulated on the Koda material to ensure that this product was a match for this project. Soon the design team was running a battery of tests at a testing facility in Atlanta to determine how much weight Koda could hold. “At the point when a 3000 pound tensile strength test was pulling on the 3form, it was causing the stainless steel bolts and washers to start to deform without failure of the 3form material, we knew we had something that would work,” said Peavy. Testing the material convinced the team that Koda was the ideal solution for this application. 3form provided close collaboration for structural analysis on the overall application. The River Street team and High Point owners consulted with 3form to create a finished solution to help continue the revitalization of the downtown Chattanooga area and attract climbers from all over.
Attempting to bridge the gap between the technology of traditional plywood climbing walls and a new material drove the team to explore materials from perforated metal to fiberglass. “We then realized the concept was meant to be transparent and have light come through it,” says Peavy. Thus began the search for a translucent durable building material for athletes to climb on which also allowed light to pass through.
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CASE STUDY: T UMI
TUMI WJCA
TUMI is a leading international brand of business, lifestyle and travel accessories catering to successful professionals, influential thought leaders, celebrities and discerning travelers around the world. The brand uses the finest materials for their lifestyle products. TUMI’s iconic look includes a specific red that is used in signage and/or as other environmental features. TUMI overhauled their Michigan Avenue retail store in downtown Chicago inside and out both to reflect the updated brand and keep in character with the high end look of neighboring specialty boutiques. TUMI challenged WJCA to manage the redesign including the storefront.
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UPPER BOT TOM
THE CHALLENGE
THE SOLUTION
TUMI keeps a strong focus on finished environments that maintain precise brand standards. Designers envisioned a monolithic even red glow for the storefront to further draw attention to the high-end retailer in this the prestigious shopping district and brand the company. The bold TUMI color was expected to radiate uniformly in both daylight and nighttime conditions. Additionally, WJCA needed to work closely with various approval authorities, including The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association to design a storefront that would attract attention while staying within the design standards established for the neighborhood.
Illuminated color is a combination of the material hue and the light temperature. 3form produced several trials to achieve the exact brand standard. Additionally, with a small plenum 3form created a lighting condition that would eliminate hot spots and scalloping.
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Fi ndi ng the fi na l i l lu m i nated solution to match the T U M I red i ncluded com bi nations of severa l C3 colors, Koda X T, a nd RGB lights set to red .
LOWER BOT TOM
Color match i ng f rom a n opaq ue bra nd color to a n i l lu m i nated one req ui red severa l iterations a nd testi ng w ith act ua l light boxes uti lized i n the project.
Designers at TUMI and WJCA collaborated with the team at 3form to find the right translucent color material to match TUMI’s brand color while being illuminated. Additionally, with a small plenum, the designers challenged 3form to create a lighting condition that would eliminate hot spots and scalloping. The resulting installation is glamorous and impressive to match the TUMI brand.
PHOTOS: STEINKAMP PHOTGRAPHY
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MONTERE Y PENINSUL A COLLEGE HGA
MATERIAL
Chroma XT速 Clear BACKGROUND
HGA created an inviting entrance for students and campus visitors. Translucent, clear Chroma XT fins were used to create a timeless and welcoming entry and breezeway.
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POINT SUPPORT
PHOTOS: BERNARD ANDRE
PROUD ARCHITECTURAL ACCENTS PROVIDE AESTHE TIC SUN SHADING
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BIOMED
BAM ARCHITECTURE STUDIO MATERIAL
Chroma XT速 + HighRes速 BACKGROUND
Sleek accents create a sense of place with a modern effect. CUSTOM SUPPORT
DEMOIB
PHOTOS: CHARLES UNIATOWSKI
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RIO HONDO COMMUNIT Y COLLEGE LPA, INC MATERIAL
Koda XT + HighRes速 BACKGROUND
Sturdy, permanent, illuminated fins in gradient colors from rich yellow to deep orange create depth and integrate college brand colors.
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MVH DONOR WALL
FULLMER’S LANDSCAPING MATERIAL
Chroma XT® BACKGROUND
Honoring hospital donors in a series of vertical brightly colored bands of Chroma XT emboldens the landscape surrounding the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. CUSTOM SUPPORT
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PHOTOS: GARY McCAULEY
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CANAL PARK STUDIOS ARCHITECTURE MATERIAL
Chroma XT速 BACKGROUND
Luminous, durable lanterns act as glowing bookends for each end of Canal Park. This grand feature with 20 foot spans creates a pure, luminous effect with minimal interruptions. OPEN SINGLE SUPPORT
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BANNER IRONWOOD HOSPITAL SMITHGROUP / PHOENIX MATERIAL
Chroma XT速 BACKGROUND
An inspirational monolith and a series of weather-resilient exter ior benches in vibrant Chroma XT Marigold compliment the bloom color of nearby plantings.
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POINT SUPPORT
PHOTOS: KEVIN KORCZYK
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PHOTO: MYNG ARCHITECTS
K AISER WOODL AND HOSPITAL MYNG ARCHITECTS MATERIAL
Chroma XT速 BACKGROUND
A welcoming entrance with invigorating, undulating ribbons of Chroma XT embellish a shading canopy for visitors and patients.
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PHOTO: PAUL WARCHOL PHOTOGRAPHY
CORNELL UNIVERSIT Y BENCH GRUZEN SAMTON/ IBI GROUP MATERIAL
Chroma XT速
POINT SUPPORT
BACKGROUND
An illuminated floating pane made from sunny Chroma XT varying in profile and depth creates a sinuous line for students to enjoy.
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DELTA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 257 TOWER ENTRY DIAMOND TEAGUE PIER
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SYMPHONY PARK
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PHOTO: MONICA SLANEY
FIRM: LS3P
PHOTO: MONICA SLANEY
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DELTA COMMUNIT Y CREDIT UNION RUSSELL DESIGN MATERIAL
Chroma XT速 BACKGROUND
Bright horizontal stripes of Chroma XT in branded colors enliven the exterior and provide decorative screening. OPEN SINGLE SUPPORT
PHOTOS: MONICA SLANEY
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257 TOWER ENTRY METHOD STUDIO MATERIAL
Varia XT Wave + Flood x 2 BACKGROUND
Blue vertical screening, signage, and exterior canopy elements in both smooth and textured panels of Varia XT welcome tenants to the main entry.
PHOTO: ADAM DELEEUW
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PHOTOS: RUSSELL DESIGN
DIAMOND TE AGUE PIER RUSSELL DESIGN MATERIAL
Chroma XT速 + HighRes速 BACKGROUND
Vivid colored monoliths tell pedestrians the story behind water usage and ecological efforts as they travel along the footbridge connecting parks along the Anacostia Trail in Washington DC.
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CUSTOM SUPPORT
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CASE STUDY: SY MPHON Y PARK
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SYMPHONY PARK DAVIES ASSOCIATES
In 2009, the city of Las Vegas, designated 61 acres in the heart of the downtown area for mixed use development to be called Symphony Park. Construction was completed in early 2013 for this project, which now offers a variety of four different public spaces including cultural, residential, shopping and restaurant, and medical office areas. The city planners realized their vision of a vibrant addition to the city for locals and visitors alike.
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CASE STUDY: SY MPHON Y PARK
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UPPER BOT TOM
3for m ATG developed a custom str uct u ra l system a l lowi ng pa nels to be i nsta l led a nd removed i ndependently.
GEOMETRIC FRAMING
ASSEMBLED PRIMARY STRUCTURE
THE CHALLENGE
THE SOLUTION
The city hired Los Angeles firm, Davies Associates, to design an entrance signage feature that embodied the dynamic energy of Symphony Park. Davies Associates Senior Designer and artist, Paul Hershfield, designed a dynamic asymmetrical tower sculpture. The challenge of designing and engineering a custom monument sign with complicated shapes and angles required a great deal of collaboration between the design firm, contractors and 3form’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG).
3form® ATG developed a custom structural system allowing all panels to be installed and removed independently—with no hardware removal required. The engineering also facilitated minimal engagement between the panel edges and supporting profiles, providing maximum panel illumination with minimal 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 installation from the installing contractor and retrofitted the data onto a full digital SolidWorks model. They then used the model to produce full-size templates to lay out and index the parts relative to the existing grid for ease of installation.
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LOWER BOT TOM
T he system was i n itia l ly tested on a f u l l-size protot y pe for eva luation a nd veri fication of pa nel light tra nsm ission , lighti ng conditions a nd ha rdwa re fa brication feasi bi lit y.
FULL ASSEMBLY
FINAL ASSEMBLY
COMPLETED SOLUTION
RELECTIVE LIGHT PANELS & Koda XT速 MATERIAL INDEXED FOR EASY ON-SITE INSTALLATION
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APPENDIX
X TERIOR
KODA® XT I DEAL FOR PERFOR-
CHROMA® XT D URABLE FOR HORIZON-
MANCE-DRIVEN EXTERIOR
TAL APPLICATIONS
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PRESSED GLASS™ XT
VARIA ECORESIN® XT
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R IGIDITY IN A THIN GAUGE
CUSTOMIZABLE
M ADE-TO-ORDER SIZING
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STRENGTH OF GLASS
STANDARD COLORS
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Technical Support For immediate consultation on material, hardware or fabrication options contact 3form technical support. This experienced team is on call to assist in all technical questions at any point in the design or installation process.
877.649.2670 technical.support@3-form.com
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KODA COLOR
KODA XT®
The formability of Koda XT paired with a vivid, weather-resistant color palette allows for the most unexpected exterior design visions to come to life.
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G-Ø6
G-13
G-12
B-Ø8
G-Ø5
G-14
B-Ø3
B-Ø4
G-Ø4
G-11
G-Ø9
V-Ø2
B-1Ø
B-Ø6
B-Ø2
G-Ø1
B-Ø9
B-Ø1
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G-Ø3
In addition to the sta nda rd Koda Color of fer i ngs, custom colors a re a lso avai la ble. Contact you r 3for m sa les rep to custom ize you re nex t project.
AVAILABLE IN
CUSTOM COLORS
NEUTRALS
Y-Ø4
Y-Ø2
R-Ø8
CRYSTAL CLEAR
R-Ø2
N-Ø3
R-Ø7
V-Ø1
N-Ø4
O-Ø2
R-Ø4
N-Ø1
R-Ø1
N-Ø2
R-Ø9
N-Ø5
R-Ø5
Y-Ø5
O-Ø6
Y-Ø1
O-Ø1
O-Ø4
Y-Ø3
O-Ø3
O-Ø5
R-Ø3
R-Ø6
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C3 COLOR ®
CHROMA®, VARIA ECORESIN®, INFINITE GLASS ™
Over 10,000 unique colors are now at your fingertips. Create custom combinations using up to five layers of any of the 40 standard colors.
BETWITCHED
COLBALT
VIOLET
BLISS
CONCORD
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MIDNIGHT
ATLANTIC
LAWN
CAMEL
FLOOD
SEA
MARSH
MARIGOLD
MOSS
LEMON
TIDE
SURG
ALOE
GLOW
POND
IVORY
NECTAR
Ma ke a sta nd-out statement w ith the C3 color system across mu ltiple mater ia l platfor ms. Choose the color you need i n the materia l you r application req ui res. INFINITE GL ASS
VARIA ECORESIN
CHROMA
NEUTRALS
MAITAI
PEWTER
TITANIUM
VITAMIN C
CRANBERRY
ROOT
RENEW
REFLECT
MARMALADE
SASSY
EGGPLANT
WHITEOUT
GHOST
BLUSH
VAPOR
CORAL
PETAL
SABLE
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JOINERY DE TAILS
OVERL AP JOINT •
sed on slope, vertical-oriented U or non-envelope applications• Used to direct water
L AP JOINT •
sed with horizontal or vertical U orientation
elps keep adjacent panels on the H same plane
•
ecommended for clear panels or R integrated color material
•
llows for moderate expansion and A contraction; can be sealed with silicone
•
R equires sequential installation
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llows for expansion and A contraction
llows for moderate expansion A and contraction at reveal
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Silicone sealed at joint
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nables air to pass through and E minize wind load
CANOPIES, AWNINGS
•
oubles up color at the joint for D variety
APPLICATION:
APPLICATION: AWNINGS, WE ATHER SHELTERS, SIGNS
APPLICATION: R AIN SCREENS, CANOPIES, WIND BARRIERS
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RE VE AL JOINT
•
Used in open-air scenarios
•
Used in open-air scenarios
•
Open joint, not water tight
•
Open joint, not water tight
•
Easy expansion and contraction
•
Easy expansion and contraction
•
an be framed or used with point C support
•
an be framed or used with point C support
•
ree movement, minimizes water F and air filtration
•
Free movement, allows breathing
•
Sealed with silicone
Reduces wind-load pressures
•
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•
•
E X TERIOR DIVIDERS, WIND BARRIERS,
Used for horizontal orientation
•
Support at joint required
revents need to provide sealing P at the joint
APPLICATION:
•
•
•
RE VE AL JOINT + SE ALING
SPLINE JOINT
APPLICATION: R AIN SCREENS, PORTALS
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POINT SUPPORT OVERVIE W
OPEN JOINT SPIDER This system works well in environments where water management is not essential. The gaps help with air flow to minimize static loading in high wind conditions. This condition can be utilized with flat or curved resin panels. It is also ideal for long runs of continuous material to provide flexibility for expansion and contraction. Bridge signage, park or landscaping, and fencing systems are common examples of this application. EX AMPLE: SR-39 PROJEC T, LEBANON, IN (PG 14)
SPLINE JOINT SPIDER This detail is frequently used in overhead applications where water management is important. This condition works well with flat or curved panels and is a great detail for canopies, transit shelters, or wind screens.
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OVERL AP JOINT SPIDER Water management can be achieved by sloping an overhead canopy and overlapping the adjacent panel edges thus transferring water down slope. This condition is best employed with flat panel systems. The different tiers of panels can employ either a halflap joint or a spline detail between adjacent panels. This assembly also works well to dissipate wind loads.
SINGLE SUPPORT (ANGLED) This hardware system can be used with either splines or half-lap joints, on flat or curved panel assemblies. It has good water management capability and the hardware is concealed when looking through the panel. The exposed cap is the only element visible from underneath and can be powder coated to complement or match the panel color. EX AMPLE: RTA TR AM SHELTERS, NE W ORLE ANS, L A (PG 24)
OPEN SINGLE SUPPORT This system is ideal for designs that do not require water management but need to address both different angle conditions and adjustability between adjacent panels. Asymmetrical panel sizes with diverse edge positioning can be accommodated on both flat and curved panel systems. EX AMPLE: SY MPHON Y TOWER, L AS VEGAS, NV (PG 70)
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