Client
Baugh / Skanska, International Cordage
Description
Stainless steel scrim drapes the entrance plaza of the Seattle Opera House. Within the panels, coils interlock to form nine separate 60’ x 20’ panels stretched between stainless steel cables. The panels intersect the adjacent curtain wall, blending the exterior with the lobby and creating some very interesting details.
Stainless steel scrim drapes the entrance plaza of the Seattle Opera House. Within the panels, coils interlock to form nine separate 60’ x 20’ panels stretched between stainless steel cables. The panels intersect the adjacent curtain wall, blending the exterior with the lobby and creating some very interesting details.
Scope
Specialized FT-300 fittings were created to supply the underlying support to the scrim panels. To provide cables, fittings, and all scrim boundary systems.
Specialized FT-300 fittings were created to supply the underlying support to the scrim panels. To provide cables, fittings, and all scrim boundary systems.
I designed and created specialized fittings that achieved the major concerns of the architect through the integration of the fitting within the column. The cables are tensioned through a thrust bearing which is buried within the column. I wanted the body of
the fitting welded into the column and was fabricated to facilitate the flow of concrete within the column. Additionally, I incorporated a stainless steel collar to seal the internal connections.
the fitting welded into the column and was fabricated to facilitate the flow of concrete within the column. Additionally, I incorporated a stainless steel collar to seal the internal connections.
The weight of each scrim panel is resisted by our FT-800 headed rods from the beam above. These panels are attached at the boundary by stainless steel rods and custom clamp fittings.
