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Pinch Office and Warehouse Facility

Located near a major airport, the owners of the Pinch Office Warehouse Facility were in search of a facility capable of significantly reducing the sound-level of airplane traffic. The Tilt-Up method was used to mask the sound of airport operations and guarantee a durable structure. The method also ensures the efficient use of space for the 16,500-square-foot office and 76,320-square-foot warehouse. Because of the flexibility of the Tilt-Up method, the owner has plans to expand the facility. Crews had to utilize a pre-engineered metal roofing system with Tilt-Up wall panels.

The novel architectural design for the building called for exposed ceilings, aluminum sun shading screens and a standing seam metal roofing system. A medium texture elastomeric paint and Low-E glass were used to enhance the architecture.

The design-scheme features clustered and isolated gabled roof forms, asymmetric chevrons, a workout room with gabled coves and a vaulted entry.

The Tilt-Up method allowed the owners to construct a building that would increase its efficiency level for corporate operations and its shipping interface. As a third-party shipper, turnaround times and inventory tracking became more feasible with the innovative construction of the 92,820-square-foot facility.

 
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Project Location

Houston, TX 77338
United States

TILT-UP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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ACHIEVEMENT

2008

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Project Team (TCA Members)

General Contractor:
 
Concrete Contractor:
TAS Commercial Concrete Construction
Architect:
Powers Brown Architecture
Engineer:
Dayton Superior Corporation

Project Specifics

Project Category:
Distribution
Building Types:
Finishes:
Features:
Insulation:
Environmental:
Number of Floors:
0
Number of Panels:
73 panels
Tilt-Up Wall Area:
35,682 sq ft (3,315 sq m)
Total Floor Area:
92,820 sq ft (8,623 sq m)
Project Footprint:
92,820 sq ft (8,623 sq m)
Tallest Panel:
34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
Widest Panel:
26 ft 6 in (8.08 m)
Largest Panel:
870 sq ft (80.8 sq m)
Heaviest Panel:
90,000 lbs (40,823 kg)