Broad Museum
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SF State University Mashouf Wellness Center
Location:
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
Architect:
WRNS Studio
Structural Engineer:
Forell/Elsesser Engineers
General Contractor:
CW Driver Builders
Project Highlights:
Panel System: GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete)
Project Size: 33,600 total sq. ft. consisting of 131 Panels.
Project Overview
The Mashouf Wellness Center façade features glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) panels that are crisp and modern, reflecting both the university culture and the diverse activity within. "We designed the GFRC panels to mimic a monolithic shroud covering. As you walk closer, you can read the vertical random scalloping texture along the façade. The vertical patterning of the GFRC creates shadows to hide the vertical panel joints" describes Edward Kim, project manager and associate at WRNS Studio in San Francisco.
Read more about this project in the Summer 2019 issue of Ascent.
Willis Construction has been providing Architectural Precast Concrete building panels and products for the construction industry since 1979. Willis Construction is dedicated to providing Owners, Architects, and General Contractors with the design and engineering expertise necessary to meet the building challenges of today and the future. The quality, durability, and long life of Architectural Precast Concrete, Thinshell, and GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) systems provide a wide range of design options for virtually every type of building. Contact us to decide which system would be best suited for your next project.
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