Geometric & Vision Barriers
C/S Grilles help Alaska’s Atwood Parking Facility make a dramatic statement.
For over 50 years C/S has been the leader in Architectural Grilles. Our grilles serve a multitude of functions. They generally fit into one of the six categories below:
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Decorative/Sight Screens
For the new Linny Pacillo Parking Garage in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, kpb architects needed to design a skin for the structure that would effectively
Used to cover an element of the building or provide a visual accent.
screen parked cars and headlight glare from the street below. They were also looking for a product that would provide adequate ventilation to the structure’s interior. kpb and Davis Constructors worked closely with Construction Specialties Custom Grille Team to engineer
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Parking Garage Screens Provide a stunning facade allowing ventilation and exhaust to flow freely.
and test multiple grille design options that would mitigate potential ice and snow buildup on the parking garage’s exterior face. The result is a unique architectural design that is highly effective for a severe northern climate.
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Re-Facing Systems Used to provide a fresh and new facade to an existing building.
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Equipment Screens Continue a building’s clean lines while hiding its necessary functional elements.
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Geometric Grilles Twelve distinctive architectural grille designs that offer designers a variety of expression for decorative facing and sight-screening situations.
Vision Barriers
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C/S offers a wide variety of vision barriers and screening systems for use on parking garages, to reface buildings and to hide mechanical equipment.
The following pages show some great photos of how architects have used C/S Grilles in the past. Go ahead, be creative. The bold 8" deep demi-fin blades of C/S’ Model VAC 8000 and 6000 (6") vision barrier are spaced differently on different sections of the garage for added free area and ventilation.
C/S Decorative Sight Screens
C/S Parking Garage Screens
C/S Decorative Grilles have captured the
C/S Parking Garage Screens provide an
interest and imagination of architects for
aesthetic architectural solution to
over 50 years. C/S Grille designs are both
the engineering problem of garage
functional and decorative and offer an
ventilation and vision control. Capable
intricate counterpoint to conventional
of spanning large openings for multiple
building materials. All C/S Geometric
parking levels, C/S Parking Screens offer
Grilles are manufactured to specific
vision protection to adjacent buildings
building requirements and can be
and the street below from automobile
customized in dozens of ways, including
headlights. C/S Vision Barriers are offered
altering the blade style, slope or frame
in a wide array of patterns, varying in
and the finish of each pattern. C/S Grille
width depth and free area for adequate
engineers are ready to assist you in the
air exchange. From simple vertical lines
selection of the proper system and
to elaborate designs, C/S Parking Screens
method of anchorage for your specific
can span normal floor levels without
project. Call (800) 631-7379 for details.
intermediate supports.
Ashton Place Dallas, TX Product: Myriad XXX Architect: Gromatsky Dupree & Associates
Linny Pacillo Parking Garage Anchorage, AK Products: VAC 8000, VAC 6000 Architect: Kpb Architects
Republic Bank Miami, FL Product: Medallion Grilles Architect: Spillis Candela DMJM
All C/S Decorative Grilles are available in a wide selection of frame options or can be installed in a continuous architectural line for a monolithic appearance. All C/S Grille connections are designed to be unobtrusive yet safely meet the building’s wind loading requirements.
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Fort Lauderdale Airport Rental Car Facility Fort Lauderdale, FL Products: Vert-A-Cade 304, Myriad Continuous, Vert-A-Cade 8000 Architect: Spillis Candela DMJM
Most C/S screening systems can be designed to satisfy parking garage code requirements for free area movement (i.e., 50% open, no sprinkler system required). C/S has considerable experience designing connections to parking garages that allow for deck movement from both vehicles and movement associated with seismic activity.
C/S Refacing Systems
C/S Equipment Screens
The renovation of existing buildings is
C/S Equipment Screens are designed to
not only environmentally responsible
conceal any equipment that can spoil
but refacing is also an economic
the appearance of a building. Our
alternative to developing a new
equipment screens can be used on roof
structure. C/S Refacing Systems are
tops to screen air conditioning, heating
tailored to meet both the owner’s budget
and ventilation systems, or at ground level
and the building's architecture. The C/S
to enclose generators, waste bins or other
Grille Design Group can provide the
auxiliary equipment. Offered in numerous
specifier with a wide variety of refacing
vertical or horizontal designs, these
options to meet the project’s functional
vision barriers integrate beautifully
requirements, including which C/S Grille
into the buildings architecture. Height,
product is best suited to provide the
width and blade spacing of each pattern
appropriate coverage, free area and
provides the specifier with options for the
screening requirements.
amount of sight cut-off and free area that the screen will provide.
Office Building Cincinnati, OH Product: Alumatex Tweed Pattern
Hybridon Headquarters, Cambridge, MA Product: C/S Airfoil Rooftop Screen Architect: Carlone & Associates
IJL Financial Center Charlotte, NC Product: Myriad, Medallion and Modular Grilles Architect: Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart
A completely engineered system using linear blades, C/S Refacings allow architects to completely cover existing facades while allowing light and air to filter to the interior. C/S Refacing Systems can be designed to fit the condition of your building and allow for mounting to any surface.
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Richmond Newspapers, Inc Richmond, VA Product: Vert-A-Cade 300 Architect: Baskervill Architects
C/S offers a variety of linear extruded aluminum profiles that can visually shield mechanical equipment while providing for adequate air flow to the equipment. Customization of the support and attachment hardware allows for application to almost any size equipment.
Our Geometric Grilles offer architects a unique variety of expression for decorative facings, sun control and vision barriers. C/S Geometric Grilles are a bold transformation
from older style grilles and are the perfect choice where function and aesthetics are the architectural goal. All
C/S Geometric Grilles are manufactured to specific building requirements and can be customized in dozens of ways.
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C/S offers a wide variety of decorative patterns that can provide any amount of light entry you desire up to total shade.
G R I L L E S A variety of blade, slope, frame, and structural systems make C/S Geometric Grilles the most versatile choice in screening systems available today. All C/S Geometric Grilles are available in C/S Kynar 500速 or metallic finishes. The C/S design team can customize a grille to your specifications. For design, technical or engineering assistance on any
C/S Geometric Grilles allow air to move freely through their openings, to provide the proper amount of free area your project requires.
standard or custom C/S Geometric Grille, call (800) 631-7379. For downloadable CAD details, location photos and specifications for each grille, go to www.c-sgroup.com.
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C/S Geometric Grilles MEDALLION
MARQUIS
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MYRIAD XXX
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* BOTH DIMENSIONS 2" TO 6" (50.8 MM) TO (152.4 MM)
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* BOTH DIMENSIONS 1' TO 7' (.304 M) TO (2.13 M) *
7" TO 16" (177.8 MM) TO (406.4 MM)
• Individual or multiple medallions in a single frame
L AT T I C E
• Blades .081" frames .125"
2 1/2" (63.5 MM)
3" TO 12" (76.2 MM) TO (304.8 MM)
1 1/2" BLADE (38.1 MM) • Aluminum or optional stainless core
• .125" blades
CIRCULAR
• 0˚, 45˚ or reverse slope
M Y R I A D S TA G G E R E D 6" (152.4 MM)
2" TO 6" (50.8 MM) TO (152.4 MM)
2 1/2" (63.5 MM) 6" (152.4 MM)
* BOTH DIMENSIONS * 2" TO 12" (50.8 MM) TO (304.8 MM)
1 1/2" BLADE (38.1 MM) • 0˚, 45˚ or reverse slope
• 0˚ Slope shown 30˚ and 45˚ available
MYRIAD DIAMOND
PERFORM
3 3/4" (95.3 MM)
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* * BOTH DIMENSIONS 3" TO 12" (76.2 MM) TO (304.8 MM)
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45˚ 3" (76.2 MM)
Varies based on wind loading requirements.
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• 3/8" width blade fascia 45˚ slope
4" TO 12" (101.6 MM) TO (304.8 MM) 2" TO 12" (50.8 MM) TO (304.8 MM)
4" DEPTH
• .081" or .125" interlocking bars
MODULAR BOLD LINE
4" TO 12" (101.6 MM) TO (304.8 MM) 2" TO 12" (50.8 MM) TO (304.8 MM)
3" TO 6" (76.2 MM) TO (152.4 MM)
2" MIN (50.8 MM)
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* BOTH DIMENSIONS 4" TO 12" (101.6 MM) TO (304.8 MM)
MYRIAD CONTINUOUS 2" (50.8 MM)
3" TO 12" (76.0 MM) TO (304.8 MM)
MODULAR
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• .081" or .125" bars
SENTRY
3 3/4" (95.3 MM)
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* BOTH DIMENSIONS 4" TO 12" (101.6 MM) TO (304.8 MM)
• Blades .081" frames .125"
• Available patterns: Round holes Square holes Round end slots Square end slots Straight rows Staggered rows • Max dim. in one direction 48"
Varies based on wind loading requirements.
For comprehensive information on these products, visit www.c-sgroup.com/geometricgrilles
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Whatever the sight screening problem, there is a C/S Vision Barrier to do the job attractively and effectively. No one has a wider array of patterns. Custom profiles are also available. C/S Vert-A-Cade速, Econoscreen速 and Alumatex Screening Systems are ideal for use on parking garages, concealing mechanical equipment and for many refacing applications.
C/S Vision Barriers can conceal everything from car lights in parking garages to rooftop mechanical equipment.
The Vert-A-Cade line is manufactured from rugged extrusions
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B A R R I E R S in numerous blade styles. Econoscreen combines low initial cost with ease of installation, and Alumatex is capable of spanning large openings. All C/S Vision Barriers are available in a wide variety of architectural finishes. C/S offers design and engineering services and welcomes the opportunity to assist you. Call today (800) 631-7379. For
All C/S Vision Barriers can be modified to provide your facility with the required amount of free area.
downloadable CAD details, location photos and specifications for each grille, go to www.c-sgroup.com.
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C/S Vision Barriers VERT-A-CADE 301
VERT-A-CADE 700 7" (177.8 MM)
• Model 301 4" deep blades • 50% free area • Model 300 6" deep blades
4" (102.6 MM)
ECONOSCREEN RF-20
• .20" roll formed blades • 10% free area
• .081" blades • 20% free area
4 1/2" (114.3 MM)
2 1/2" (63.5 MM)
6 3/4" (171.5 MM) 3 1/2" (88.9 MM)
VERT-A-CADE 304
VERT-A-CADE 1000
• 6", .081" deep blades • 60% free area
4" (101.6 MM)
ECONOSCREEN RV-20
• .20" roll formed blades • 10% free area
• 100% sight cut-off • 54% free area • .081" blades
5 3/8" (136.6 MM)
4 3/4" (120.7 MM)
6" (152.4 MM)
3 1/2" (88.9 MM) 4" O.C. (101.6 MM)
4 1/2" (114.3 MM)
VERT-A-CADE 400
VERT-A-CADE 1100
4" (101.6 MM)
A L U M AT E X T W E E D 2 3/8" (60.3 MM)
• 100% sight cut-off • 32% free area • .081" blades
3" (76.2 MM)
• 25% free area • .081" blades
12" (304.8 MM)
• Available in 12' lengths • .040" thick blades
12" (304.8 MM)
VERT-A-CADE 500
VERT-A-CADE 8000
2" (50.8 MM)
3" (76.2 MM)
Varies based on wind loading requirements.
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13" O.C. (330.2 MM)
5" (127.0 MM) 1 1/4" (31.8 MM)
4" (101.6 MM)
• .063" blades • 20% free area • 500M eliminates back blade for 40% free area
A L U M AT E X M A D R A S
8" (203.2 MM)
5 7/8" (149.2 MM) VARIES
• 8", .100" blades • VAC 6000 has 6" blades
12" (304.8 MM)
13" O.C. (330.2 MM)
5" (127 MM)
• Available in 12' lengths • .040" thick blades
4" TO 12" OPENINGS (101.6 MM) TO (304.8 MM)
Varies based on wind loading requirements.
For comprehensive information on these products, visit www.c-sgroup.com/geometricgrilles
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