The new
Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center in Huntley, Ill., is located on the 40-acre (16-hectare) Centegra Health Campus. The 120,000-square-foot (11,148-m2) facility presents a high-tech exterior look that features a “running bond” panel pattern plus random placement of two different silver colors of Lewisville, Texas based Metl-Span panels. The running bond pattern creates a distinctive appearance by staggering the vertical joints between panels.
Approximately 26,000 square feet (2,415 m2) of Metl-Span 2-inch
(51-mm) Architectural Flat insulated panels were utilized. The majority of the panels were 24 by 64 inches (610 by 1,626 mm).Approximately 11,000 square feet (1,022 m2) each of Silver Metallic and custom Silver panels were used throughout the elevations. Additionally, 4,000 square feet (372 m2) of Grey Velvet panels were selected for accent.
The differing silver color panels were installed in a computer-generated random pattern. “The guys definitely had to pay close attention to the shop drawings,” according to Mike Underwood, project manager for the installer, All-American Exterior Solutions, Lake Zurich, Ill. “Initially, the staggered joint panels were thought to be a challenge with the added water protection components but they turned out beautifully.” All-American field-fabricated the corners due to the running bond design. PSADewberry, Chicago, was the architect, and Walsh Construction, Chicago, was the general contractor.
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