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Welcome to the MillerClapperton Friday5 e-newsletter where you will stay up to date on the latest industry news and design trends, as well as what we are working on here at MillerClapperton in 5 quick points!
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We’re back with the latest episode of ‘Ask the Panel Guys’ and this week, president Zeke Miller talks about the basics of High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) panels, also known as phenolic panels. We review the most recognized manufacturers, standard thicknesses, panel sizes, and attachment systems – all in just 3 short minutes. Watch Episode 6 Now! Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? Ask us here.
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According to The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Architecture Billings Index (ABI), architecture firm billings expanded in November, which is the strongest billings growth figure since January. “Despite some concerns about a potential economic downturn, architecture firms continue to report strong billings, inquiries, and new design contracts,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD.
The value of new design contracts also showed solid growth in November, indicating that there is plenty of work to come in the next few months. The strongest billings growth was seen in the Northeast region, while growth has slowed somewhat in the Midwest. To read more from the latest report, click here.
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Facades+ AM returns to Atlanta next week and limited seats are available. If you have not had an opportunity to attend this outstanding event, we hope you will join us this year. The Facades+ conference series is a robust dialogue encompassing all things building skin – bridging the profession, industry, academia, operations, and ownership. The best of the Facades+ 2-day event has been distilled into a quick-take morning forum with a strong local flair. We are proud to be a sponsor of this unique program for our hometown city that brings together our design community and construction professionals.
The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative building skins, high performance facades, and the future face of Atlanta. These well-rounded, expert dialogues will inform and inspire – don’t miss it!
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The Oculus
The west end zone of Clemson Memorial Stadium has a new statement piece known as the Oculus. The iconic structure now serves as the center of the Clemson Athletic District and entrance to the One Clemson Museum. The tower’s dramatic height tops out at about 140′ and compliments the Tillman bell tower, which are in alignment across campus from east to west.
Creating a sense of balance against the stadium’s large size, the tower enhances the fan experience by creating a logical transition from the pedestrian scale at street level to the multi-level scale of the stadium. For this project, MillerClapperton fabricated 6,101 square feet of High-Pressure Laminate panels, which were installed on the back wall and interior facing portions of the tower. |
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Location: Clemson, SC
Material: High-Pressure Laminate
Product: Trespa
Architect: LS3P
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Modera Buckhead
This summer, we shared our progress on the 21-story high-rise development known as Modera Buckhead, and our team is currently installing panels on the building’s South and East elevations. The mixed-use project is located at 3005 Peachtree Road Northeast in Atlanta, and it will feature 21,000 square feet of ground-floor retail in addition to 399 apartment homes, as well as community amenities including two eighth-floor courtyards, rooftop terrace, dog park, and two swimming pools.
Once the project is complete, MillerClapperton will fabricate and install more than 70,000 square feet of Fiber Cement panels in 3 colors, 3,200 square feet of Metal Composite Materials panels, and 300 square feet of Profiled panels.
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Location: Atlanta, GA
Material: Metal Composite Material, Fiber Cement, Profiled Single Skin
Product: Reynobond FR, EQUITONE [tectiva] and [linea], Morin
Architect: WDG
General Contractor: Mill Creek Residential
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