Advanced Architectural Stone: Case Studies
The AAS team uses a proven system of project-specific manufacturing to help customers in all phases of a project:
- Detailed review, collaboration for connection details using CAD drawings, confirming the feasibility of the design early in the project lifecycle
- Combining products as required, color matching, development of the project-specific molds combining design craftsmanship and CNC machining technology
- Fabrication schedule matching with construction milestones, simplifying construction planning
- Installation support, training, onsite troubleshooting using a dedicated customer project support team
- The system and methodology that ensures consistent product quality, structural properties, as well as look and finish
SMU Commons |Cast Stone, GFRC Panels Combined for Monolithic Stone Design Accent
Engineering and shape of projecting brackets and cornice section appear as if brackets support the cornice band
Architectural Stone for Retail, Office Space Buildings | Unique Design Elements for each Building
Custom Shaped Large Cast Stone Pieces | Customer Coordination, Custom Manufacturing, Construction Support
Complex Curved Interior Veneer of Large-size Architectural Cast Stone Pieces | BIM Modelling | Met Stringent Tolerance Requirements for the Veneer to Emulate Care River Channels
Fluted GFRC Columns, Cornices using Precise Custom Molds and Cutting Edge Manufacturing Capabilities
Lebanon Trail High School | Large Deep Archways with Suspended Soffit, Cornices, Stone Signage
Feedback, Coordination with Architect, Building Owner Led to Architectural Cladding that Combined Cast Stone, Precast Concrete and GFRC
The New Center Created the Cultural Hub in the School Campus | Architect: AC Martin Partners Architects | Cast Stone, Architectural Precast, GFRC
Architectural GFRC Trim, Window Surrounds | More Durable, Robust Solution Compared to Stucco or EIFS
Exterior Cladding, Coping, Entry Gate, Signage using Architectural Cast Stone, Precast Concrete | Stone Panels Matched with Brick Work
Worked Closely with Architect to Refine Design Specs for Architectural GFRC Panels | Pre-engineered Installation Support | School Signage Designed in the Panels
Architectural GFRC Cladding Integrated with Brick Veneer | Product: Architectural GFRC | Contractor: A. R. Mays
Architectural Stone Cladding, Veneer | Cast Stone, Wet-precast, Architectural GFRC | Large Column Porches and Entries, Design of Eaves, Window Surround Trim
Custom Colors and Finish| Technology, Experience, Methodology for Matching Any HUE and FINISH
Architectural Stone Veneer | Cast Stone as Primary Wall and Accent Material for Grand Foyer | Exterior Cladding Balanced Contemporary Design
Unique Technology, Craftsmanship to Replicate design of Roman Heads | Architectural Stone Cladding Matched with Existing Terracotta Stone
Cast Stone, Architectural Precast ,GFRC | Architectural Stone Cladding Matched Natural Lime Stone Colors
See Project Stories, Technology Video on Custom Molds | AAS Team Coordinates with Architects, Owners, Contractors to Customize Products for Every Project
See GFRC Manufacturing Process in a Series of Video Clips
Case Study: Lebanon Trail High School – CAD Drawings Details
Project: Lebanon High School, Frisco, TX | Skinner Masonry | Stantec Architects | Product Applications: Dry Vibrant-tamp Cast Stone, GFRC
Project Example: Parker Square – Innovative Engineering
Parker Square Project | Custom Manufactured Architectural Cast Stone | Innovative Engineering with Large Brackets, Cornices
Case Study: Design Assist, Construction Planning Support, Onsite Troubleshooting
SMU Simmons Hall – Architectural Cast Stone Cladding – Project Planning, Custom Manufacturing, Construction Coordination, Installation Support
GFRC Design Process: Products Fabrication, Connections Detailing
Architectural GFRC | Pre-engineered, Built-in Connections | Installation Support | Installation of GFRC Products at SMU Delta Gamma Sorority House
AAS Case Study: Lousiana State Museum and Sports Hall of Fame
Trahan Architects had the vision to emulate cane river channels inside the museum.
The museum’s interior is clad in large architectural cast stone pieces, each with unique, complex curved shapes. The tolerance requirements for each architectural stone piece was extremely stringent.
AAS team used BIM modeling to coordinate closely with Trahan. Learn more about the project in this case study.
Louisiana Sports Museum and Sports Hall of Fame | Manufactured Architectural Stone Panels in Complex Curves and Precise Tolerance | Architect: Trahan Architects
AAS Case Study: Reagan Place, Old Park Land, TX
The building’s exterior cladding combines three different product materials in this project – architectural cast stone, precast concrete, and architectural GFRC.
AAS used an automated batch plant and computerized color lab to match colors over different products. Large decorative stone pieces were manufactured using custom molds designed specifically for the project.
AAS PROJECT: Reagan Place, Old Parkland | Products: Cast Stone, Architectural Precast, Architectural GFRC | Architect: Good Fulton and Farrel Architects | Metro Masonry | > CLICK on the Image to See CASE STUDY
AAS Case Study: University of Southern California (USC) – Roland Tutor Center
The new building became the cultural hub of the USC school campus. AAS team created custom products with a particular color and finished that would fit in with the rest of the USC campus that is 50-60 years old. The cladding on the exterior front of the building, veneer on the side of the stone wall, unique fountain design, architectural design elements around arches, windows, and columns, achieved the design continuity.
Manufactured stone brings the advantage of customizing color, finish while combining product materials. See more in the USC case study.
USC Ronald Tutor Campus Center | Stair Treads built using Architectural Precast | GFRC at Higher Elevations | Cast Stone for Exterior Design Elements | AC Martin Partners Architects | R & R Masonry | > SEE CASE STUDY
Hampton Inn – GFRC Advantage
Architectural GFRC is much more durable compared to stucco or EIFS. Also, with the AAS technology to customize color and finish, it can match the design.
GFRC trim around windows, entryway added a high-end ambiance, user experience, which is so effective for the hotel.
Hampton Inn – Homewood Suites | Architectural GFRC Trim, Window Surrounds, Entry Way | GFRC added High Design Accent for Quality User Experience | > SEE CASE STUDY
Dry Creek Elementary School – GFRC Panels with Precise Color Matching, Structural Support
AAS manufactured GFRC panels for this project using its Mesa Precast plant.
The project team worked closely with the architect and engineer to refine the specifications and build in required installation support for these panels used in the Dry Creek Elementary school entryway’s higher elevation.
Dry Creek Elementary School | GFRC Panels | Sandstrom |Architecture | Westland Construction | See CASE STUDY
Texas Christian University (TCU) Worth Hills
This a new campus at TCU.
The batch plant helped maintain the consistency of the products throughout the project. The trim, wall coping, signage on the campus’s entryway, large architectural stone pieces used to clad the breezeway, architectural trim around windows, etc. all matched color and finish.
Architectural stone cladding created a very well-designed combination with the brick exterior for the TCU Worth Hills Campus.
AAS Case Study: TCU (Texas Christian University) Worth Hills, Entry Gate | Architect: Lindsay Reeds/KSQ Architects | Wilks Masonry
Case Study of AAS Projects: Customized Colors and Finish for Design Vision
See several project stories where AAS created custom colors using architectural cast stone, architectural precast concrete, or architectural GFRC…
AAS Custom Colors and Finish – Technology, Track Record for Matching Any HUE and FINISH: See CASE STUDY …
Gilbert Christian High School: Architectural GFRC Project
Architectural GFRC added high design and yet lightweight, durable architectural elements to the Gilbert Christian High School.
Unique design elements in the entryway, Corinthian columns, balusters, window surround trim, quoins, etc. all cladding elements installed easily with brick veneer used for exterior cladding of the school building.
AAS (Formerly ACS) | Gilbert Christian Highschool | Product: Architectural GFRC (Light Weight Concrete) | Architect: L. Smith – H & S International LLC. | Contractor: A. R. Mays
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