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With several metal applications including wall panels, Hatch Design Architecture designed a condor barn at World Center for Birds of Prey. The condor breeding barn for endangered California condors has details including special doors and windows for accessing nests and private viewing areas for research.
Jeff Hatch, AIA, principal at Hatch Design Architecture, says, “It’s a large steel case with specialty detailing to prevent injury to the condors as well as preventing badgers and skunks from entry. Exterior metal frame, metal siding and interior exposed metal framing come together to create a unique structure. Metal creates fortitude against exposure to the elements with metal chain link and stainless-steel mesh that allow the condors to feel the natural air flow and see the open skies.”
R&M Steel Co. installed MBCI’s 24-gauge steel PBR metal wall panels in White and Koko Brown. The project also used 12-gauge galvanized steel chain link fence and 1/16-inch gauge T304 stainless steel mesh.
“Metal has durability and strength for enduring the elements and keeping the condors protected, safe and secure,” Hatch says. “Building in metal also provided flexibility for future expansion, increased our fire safety and reduced insurance premiums.”
