MEEMIC Insurance Co. utilized approximately 7,600 square feet (706 m2) of 3-inch
(76-mm) CF-30 and CF-36 Architectural Flat insulated wall panels in custom color Champagne by Metl-Span Ltd., Lewisville, Texas, to highlight its new headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. The building’s façade also includes brick, cast stone and glass, creating a diverse composition of complementary architectural elements that are aesthetically pleasing.
Neumann/Smith Architecture, Southfield, Mich., provided the design for the 104,000- square-foot (9,662-m2) Class A building. According to project designer Emil Sdao: “The extensive use of masonry materials on the exterior conveys stability, which was important for an insurance company. We used the metal panels to break up the façade and provide a contemporary look in conjunction with glass for transparency.”
The building’s modern interpretation on traditional commercial and residential architectural detailing allows policyholders to relate to the architecture, making it more inviting and comfortable to visit.
The Metl-Span system installer was SDI Exterior Systems, Farmington Hills, Mich., and the general contractor was KIRCO, Troy, Mich.
