Transcript The Art of Concrete - Portland Cement Association

The Art of Concrete
White Cement:
Perspectives on Architectural
Distinction
Architecturally Brilliant
 The Beauty of White Cement Concrete
Imaginative in Design
 Broad spectrum of color
options
 Infinite textures, shapes,
and patterns
 Versatile range of
architectural applications
Consistent in Color
 Clean bright whites, light
pastels, and earth tones
 Controlled manufacturing
process for reliable
consistency
 Color matching to existing
structures, previously
placed concrete, and
natural settings
Innovative in Appearance
 Decorative, cost-effective alternative to stone, steel, and
glass
 Plasticity for fine surface detailing and versatile finishes
 Long-term beauty, durability, and economy
Distinctive by Design
Case Study - Precast
Keeping Pace with Style and Substance
Nike World Campus North Expansion
Washington Co., Oregon
 Objective
 Helps complete Nike’s existing World Campus Headquarters at
one centralized location.
 Project
 Six office buildings and one parking structure used 1,712 precast
architectural wall cladding panels and column covers.
OWNER: Nike Corporation
ARCHITECT: Thompson, Vaivoda & Associates Architects, Inc.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: KPFF Consultants
CONTRACTOR:
Kiewit Construction
PRECAST SUPPLIER:
Morse Bros,. Inc.
Prestressed Concrete Group
Limitless Design Possibilities
 The Versatility of White Cement Concrete
Flexible Shapes, Textures and Colors
 Varied pigments and colored aggregates for unique
compositions
 Expansive flexibility for unlimited textural effects
 Customized designs, patterns, emblems and ornaments
Timeless Integrity
 Strength to withstand
wind, earthquakes, fire,
and termites
 High-density resistance to
moisture and rot
 Long-term appearance,
low-maintenance
performance
Superior Structural Capacity
 Multi-story window
casements
 Arches and vaulted
canopies
 Towering columns
 Copings, crowns, and
returns
Distinctive by Design
Case Study – Cast-in-Place
Unshakable Performance
Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels and Bell Tower
Los Angeles, California
 Objective
 Build the first structurally base-isolated cathedral in the world to
withstand Southern California’s earthquake activity.
 Project
 Structure with seating capacity for 3,000 people, engineered with a
design life of at least 300 years, capable of uninterrupted service after
an earthquake of magnitude 8.3 on the Richter scale.
OWNER: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles
ARCHITECTS:
Design: Jose Rafael Moneo
Executive: Leo A. Daly
On site: John Williams, AIA
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:
Nabih Youssef & Associates
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
Morley Construction
READY-MIX SUPPLIER:
Catalina Pacific Concrete
Blending Style with Utility
 The Value of White Cement Concrete
Energy Efficient
 Lower energy requirements
per ton than other major
building materials
 Reduced temperature
fluctuations, resulting in
lower heating and cooling
costs
 Improved lighting efficiency
for overall safety and
streamlined operational
costs
Competitively Solid
 The look of natural stone – the cost-efficiency of
concrete
 Less lead time – shorter construction schedule
 Advanced processes and construction methods –
greater quality control
Cost Effective
 Low life-cycle cost when
compared to other
materials
 Less maintenance,
reducing overall labor and
material expenses
 Architecturally practical for
long-term performance
and economy
Distinctive by Design
Case Study – Tilt-up
The Fast Track to High Tech
Pepsi Distribution Facility, Windsor, Wisconsin
Berbee Data Center, Fitchberg, Wisconsin
 Objective
 Meet the specialized requirements of commercial building projects with
solutions that provide fast construction, long life, and low maintenance,
while enhancing corporate image.
 Projects
 Concrete tilt-up construction of 130,000-square-foot Pepsi distribution
facility and 50,000-square-foot Berbee Data Center building.
OWNER: Pepsi Cola Corporation
OWNER: Berbee Information Networks Corporation
DESIGN/BUILD FIRM:
Robert M. Newcomb Co, Inc.
Madison, Wisconsin
READY-MIX SUPPLIER:
Lycon, Inc.
Beyond Aesthetics
 The Concrete Advantage
 Cost effectiveness
 Energy efficiency
 Safety
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