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The Boardwalk Office Complex

Lock-Crimp - Carbon Steel Woven Mesh

Appealing and functional infill panels

The Project

Orange County, California is home to some of the finest commercial office space in the country. The combination of a consistently beautiful environment and the desire for environmental protection drives constant innovation in design and construction. The opening of The Boardwalk office complex represents a new standard of excellence by means of a LEED Gold development that boasts more than 500,000 square feet of exclusive office space. More than two acres of lushly landscaped outdoor area accompanies the pair of nine-story office towers.

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The Product

Adjacent to the offices is a four-story parking structure that accommodates parking for tenants with a minimal footprint. To provide security at ground level, Grating Pacific’s architectural woven wire mesh panels were chosen to complement the structure. Made of carbon steel woven mesh in a Lock-Crimp style, the 3” X 3” gridwork allows for more than 85% open area. This construction helps to ventilate the structure while allowing natural light to illuminate the lower floor during the daytime. Economical and easy to fabricate and install, woven wire mesh panels provide a pleasing appearance combined with superior functionality.

Why Wire Mesh?

Aligned with California and Grating Pacific’s commitment to a sustainable future, the panels used were constructed from recycled steel. Wire mesh panels can be coated with a variety of finishes to meet the aesthetics of nearly any structure and protect from corrosion. Maintenance-free, secure, and appealing, the usage of wire mesh infill panels provides a simple solution that is durable and attractive.

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University of California, Irvine

38-SG-4 - Swaged Aluminum Grating

Aluminum sunshades in a campus setting

The Project

The state-of-the-art Anteater Learning Pavilion added much needed classroom space to UC Irvine’s fast-growing campus. Wired for 21st Century education, it provides a collaborative space for students to optimize their learning in a collaborative, technologically advanced setting. The 65,000 square-foot facility located in the heart of the campus contains 15 smart classrooms and auditoriums, fitted with advanced technology to optimize learning.

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Aluminum Aria grating by Coda Architectural

The Product

UC Irvine was able to achieve their vision of the architectural accents of the new structure through Grating Pacific’s Swaged Aluminum Grating. Arranged in a rectilinear pattern with radial geometry, these products create a large shade structure that surrounds the building and enhances the architectural appeal of the building. Architectural bar grating presents a modern look with an authentic style, combining contemporary design practices with functional grating applications. 

Why Aluminum Grating?

Aluminum Grating is lightweight, corrosion resistant, economical and has an unmatched strength-to-weight ratio. It provides natural cooling and shelter, while also permitting the passage of light and air in a maintenance-free design. Made with significant percentages of post-industrial and post-consumer recycled aluminum, this grating provides LEED credits for recycled content. The aluminum grating was furnished with a three-coat fluoropolymer coating to provide long lasting color with minimal fade from ultraviolet rays. Grating Pacific takes great pride in helping to shape our society’s bright educational future, and in assisting UC Irvine in their efforts towards creating a sustainable campus. 

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Stella Apartments

Opus50 - Coda Architectural Products

Fulfilling screening needs in stunning ways

The Project

Few locales are as well suited to promoting the growth of luxury apartment living as the west side of the metropolitan Los Angeles area. Stella Apartments was designed and built in the beautiful Marina del Rey area of Southern California, close to the Pacific Ocean and a picturesque harbor filled with luxury yachts. Incorporating more than two hundred contemporary apartments, ground floor restaurants and retail spaces, outdoor recreation space including a spectacular pool area, and a modern fitness center, the mixed-use facility provides a first-in-class living experience for its occupants.

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The Product

The multi-story complex utilizes Grating Pacific’s Coda Architectural product line to adorn the building. Opus panels are versatile, sturdy, and easy to fabricate and install, making them ideal for fencing and screening applications of all types. Stella Apartments utilizes Opus50 architectural gratings for railing infill panels bordering balconies, exterior walkways, as well as stairways and stair landings throughout the property. The clean, linear design of Opus50 panels creates a pleasing visual element that also fulfills the necessary security and structural demands of the application.

Why Opus panels?

Opus panels are manufactured from recycled steel in a timeless rectilinear pattern that furthers its architectural appeal. Interior and exterior panels were fabricated to intricate shapes and sizes and connected to railing support elements that provide a dramatic and functional architectural accent to the buildings. Coated with a hot dip galvanized finish to provide maintenance-free, long term corrosion resistance, Opus panels combine rigidity, code compliance, and a handsome appearance that will stand the test of time.  

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