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The design requirements for the windows at Texas Christian University, Neeley School of Business, proved to be challenging.

But no task too tough for the Special Op’s department at Aluflam!

First – a continuous 10′ tall – 60 minute rated wall around a 36′ diameter atrium.  The circumference was divided up into 36 equal segments, which then dictated the width of each glass unit and the length and intersecting angle of each frame section.  Aluflam’s 60 minute storefront framing was used in a clear anodized finish.

The installers at Alliance Glass and Mirror did a fantastic job piecing it all together:

Secondly, the scope included a 6′ diameter circular window, which was a first for Aluflam.  The AF85 framing system in mill finish can be stretch formed.  We hadn’t gone to that tight of a radius before, but succeeded in our mission.  Two half-circles were formed and joined into a true circular shape.  The semi-finished result below:

The window was installed on the interior behind a larger non-rated exterior facade:

Aluflam 60 minute rated aluminum framing with butt-joined resistance rated glass at Auburn University.  ASTM E119 compliance for highest level of fire protection.  Note the custom extruded 7″ deep bronze face caps on top left image.

Some nice photos from a project we completed recently with Southern Glass Products in Lakeland, FL.  Multiple interior elevations with clear anodized 60 minute rated doors, framing and butt-joint glass walls.

“Aluflam’s fire-rated glazing products continue to answer the demand for multifunctional fire-resistive products with minimal framing.” – Jerry Cucchi, sales manager.

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Aluflam’s fire-rated line of products meets more than just building code requirements by providing large and clear views with daylighting, a major architectural advantage.

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These 1 hour rated storefront frames are currently going through fabrication.  Three individual radii were formed to fit existing opening in historic building.

CONTRACT Magazine – Aluflam utilized in the Allen Institute for Brain Science.
We are proud our fire-rated 60 minute double doors, 90 minute doors and 120 minute transom windows are part of the heart of this incredible project (featured in this Case Study.) 

Aluflam’s fire-rated 45 & 60-minute vision doors, 60-minute custom extruded curtain walls and 60-minute storefront walls with butt joint glazing integrated seamlessly into the interior building compartmentalization without compromising the integrity of the architect’s and student’s vision.

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We ran across a nice feature on this project in designboom.  Aluflam 60 minute double doors are shown on several of the images.

http://www.designboom.com/architecture/perkins-will-allen-institute-research-facility-seattle-12-28-2015/

A photo during the installation of a 90 minute pair of doors and 120 minute transom window.  Painted in Firestone Silver – UC 120348.

Aluflam’s fire-rated doors, windows and wall systems blend seamlessly with non-rated glazing products.

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Peter Lindgren, President and Zac Monroe, Project Manager of Aluflam North America stress the importance of clear communication in the partnership between the contract glazer and glazing manufacturer.

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