Transportadora Comercial Colombia TCC Headquarters
2008 Tilt-Up Achievement Award Winner :: Warehouse/Distribution Division
Submitted by Dinpro S.A. of Medellin, Antioquia, Columbia
The use of Tilt-Up construction for the Colombian headquarters of Transportadora Comercial TCC, a Latin American packing and shipping company, represents an innovative step forward in the building market in this region of the world.
Because the complex encompasses a variety of different uses (including office and warehouse space, a hotel for employees, a vehicle-repair shop and a reception package point), Dinpro S.A. used their extensive Tilt-Up knowledge to create a multifaceted design that could accommodate them all.
The box-like structure of one of the buildings was designed to reference the company’s line of work, while uniquely shaped cantilevered panels over the reception entry lend the structure architectural interest.
The vehicle repair area is highlighted by a cable-stayed roof supported by triangular panels, and a fence around the perimeter was constructed with Tilt-Up panels and cantilevered beams.
The decision to use Tilt-Up on this project not only kept it on schedule and budget, but also allowed for energy-efficient and earthquake-resistant buildings that have helped to elevate the quality of the surrounding neighborhood.
Project Notes
- Tallest Panel
- 70'-6"
- Largest Panel
- 589 sq ft
- Heaviest Panel
- 44,000 lbs
Participating TCA Members
- Dinpro S.A.
- Role: Architect, Project Engineer
- Meadow Burke Products
- Products: Bond Breaker, Form Release
The purpose of the TCA Awards Program is to recognize outstanding site cast Tilt-Up structures and advances in technology, products and methods used in the Tilt-Up industry. For more information on the program, submittal requirements and deadline dates, please refer to the awards submittal information page.
If you have further questions, please contact Jim Baty by email or by phone at (319) 895-6911.
Transportadora Comercial Colombia TCC Headquarters
Medellin, Antioquia, Columbia
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