Best Use OverallSouthwest Airlines WingsThe Leadership Education and Aircrew Development (or LEAD) Center was designed and built to protect its expensive equipment against natural or man-made disasters. Precast/prestressed walls were selected to provide a hardened exterior designed to withstand the forces of an F4 tornado. The structurally durable precast panels provide storm protection to the…
Best Public BuildingMFAH – Glassell School of ArtDue to the short construction schedule, the benefits of off-site precasting was realized when each floor was able to be erected in less than a week. This project is an excellent example of efficiency, creativity, and precision precast concrete can add to a project. Precaster – Gate Precast…
Best Religious BuildingChurch of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints TempleThe versatility of textures and patterns precast can provide made it a clear choice for the architectural details of this temple. The dynamic and changing appearance of the façade, as the desert sun moves and casts shadows throughout the day, shows the artistry and beauty that…
Best Use – Total Precast Hardened StructureKFOR News StudioThis building is able to withstand an EF-3 tornado., allowing the studio personnel to stay in place safely broadcasting in the event of a strong storm or tornado. Precaster – Coreslab Oklahoma Contractor – Manhattan Construction Architect – REES Engineer of Record – CEC Inc Engineer -…
Best Use – Bridge Structural ComponentsGranite PlaceThis project features the innovative use of insulated architectural precast cladding to assist the designer in achieving energy and operational efficiency. Approximately 262 precast pieces were used to cover 34,000 SF. Precaster – Enterprise Precast Concrete Contractor – Ridgemont Commercial Construction Architect/Engineer of Record – BECK Group Engineer -…
Best Use – Bridge Structural ComponentsCopano Bay Bridge ReplacementThis project included the first cylindrical prestressed concrete pile to be used in TxDOT highway construction. As well as, the longest prestressed member to be plant manufactured, then shipped to a job site in the State of Texas. This record-breaking Cylindrical prestressed pile was created by Texas…
Best Healthcare BuildingCook Children’s Medical CenterThe precaster developed a unique pigmented technique to imitate the varied coloration of the existing masonry, making the expansions façade integrate well with the existing structure. This project required 288-wall panels, 225-columns, and 154–spandrels. The cohesive aesthetic of the precast panels and affordable construction ensures the continued success of the…
Best Use – Parking StructureCharles Schwab Austin Garage ExpansionThe original garage expansion design called for perimeter L-beams with a vehicular barrier cable system. However, in order to help to avoid light pollution into the surrounding nature preserve, the design team demonstrated flexibility and thoughtful consideration in determining a better option was full-height precast spandrels. The…
Best Multi-Use ProjectCavender Audi Service Center and Parking GarageThe Cavender Audi Dealership and Service Center Parking Garage in San Antonio, Texas is a multi-bay precast structure that houses new vehicle parking, a showroom, a sales area, a lounge, and storage space. The weight of the hose reels, metal tracks, tanks, and other service equipment had…
Best Use – Public ProjectArbuckle Reservoir ProjectThe Arbuckle Reservoir Project, in Lane City, Texas, is on 1,100 acres of land, built by the Lower Colorado River Authority, it’s the first significant new water supply reservoir in the lower Colorado River basin in decades. storing 40,000 acre-feet of water at a time five miles of an…
