Marlins Park, Miami
by Jonathan McGaha | February 28, 2013 12:00 am
Recently completed in May 2012, the new
MarlinsPark in
Miami is the first ballpark in Major League
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Baseball to achieve LEED Gold certification for New Construction. Home to the Miami Marlins, the new park is located on the former site of the Orange Bowl, in the midst of a bustling public transportation hub. This 928,000-square-foot facility is the pinnacle of modern and energy-efficient design, featuring a retractable roof and glass wall, as well as other modern enhancements. Numerous steps were taken throughout the construction and design process to utilize sustainable and energy-efficient materials and products. The design and construction teams made an effort to use regional resources to reduce energy costs. Approximately 58 percent of materials came from within a 500-mile radius, 98 percent of construction materials were either recycled or diverted from landfills. Additionally, 68 percent of employees live in Miami-Dade County.
The park features a number of products from Moon Township, Pa.-based CENTRIA, including 140,151 square feet of 22-gauge, 2-inch Formawall Dimension Series vertical insulated metal wall panels with an embossed Duraguard Plus coating in Silversmith, and 9,236 square feet of 22-gauge, 2-inch Formawall Dimension Series vertical insulated metal wall panels with a smooth Duraguard Plus coating in Silversmith. The park also contains 50,932 square feet of CENTRIA’s 20-gauge Profile Series style rib exposed fastener panels with a smooth Duraguard Plus coating in Regal White, as well as 7,333 square feet of 20-gauge Profile Series super rib exposed fastener panels with a smooth Duraguard Plus coating in Regal White. The building also features 7,778 square feet of 18-gauge IW Series concealed fastener panels (IW-10A) with a smooth Fluorofinish coating in Silversmith. Rounding off the products is a 2,645-square-foot, 0.040-gauge EcoScreen perforated screenwall with a smooth Duraguard Plus coating in Silversmith.
The stadium seats 37,442 patrons and offers both premium and luxury suites. Patrons of all ages and palettes will be pleased with the park’s 12 dining options, including a poolside bar and grill. Visitors can watch the game from inside any of the suites or dining facilities on one of the 660 television monitors located throughout the stadium. In addition, the ballpark houses numerous art installations from world-renowned artists like Daniel Arsham and Dominic Pangborn, as well as two large aquariums located behind home plate.
The 528-foot retractable roof eliminates rain delays or cancellations, and features solar panels that offer a 22.4 percent reduction in energy use. The design team was innovative in its mission to utilize sustainable materials in the stadium; in some areas of the facility, the floor was created using recycled Nike shoes. Other eco-friendly features include a low-flow plumbing system that reduces water usage by 52 percent; a light-colored roof that reduces heat absorption; low-VOC paints, sealants and adhesives; and numerous recycling receptacles located throughout the facility. To date, Marlins Park is the most sustainable stadium in Major League Baseball.
Populous, Kansas City, Mo., was the project architect; Hunt/Moss, a joint venture, Miami, was the general contractor; and Crown Corr Inc., Gary, Ind., was the dealer and installer.
CENTRIA , www.centria.com/reimaginemetal
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