Best Public BuildingMFAH – Glassell School of ArtGlassell School of Art This Museum of Fine Arts Houston Glassell School of Art project is an excellent example of the efficiency, creativity, and precision that precast concrete can add to a project. Due to the short construction schedule, the benefits of off-site precasting were realized when each…
Best Religious BuildingChurch of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints TempleChurch of Latter-Day Saints The versatility of textures and patterns precast can provide made it a clear choice for the architectural details of this Church of Latter-Day Saints Temple project. The dynamic and changing appearance of the faƧade, as the desert sun moves and casts shadows…
Best Use – Total Precast Hardened StructureKFOR News StudioThe KFOR News Studio building is able to withstand an F-3 tornado, allowing the studio personnel to stay in place safely broadcasting in the event of a strong storm or tornado. KFOR News in Oklahoma City had been broadcasting from the same location since its original building…
Best Use – Bridge Structural ComponentsGranite Place: SouthlakeThe Granite Place, Southlake, TX, Office Building project features the innovative use of insulated architectural precast cladding to assist the designer in achieving energy and operational efficiency. The Granite Place office building incorporated 34,000 square feet of 262 insulated precast cladding panels that were mostly thin brick. A…
Best Use – Bridge Structural ComponentsCopano Bay Bridge ReplacementThis Copano Bay Bridge Replacement project included the first cylindrical prestressed concrete pile to be used in Texas DOT highway construction. Copano Bay Bridge Replacement project included using a record-breaking cylindrical prestressed concrete pile created by Texas Valley Prestress Products and measures 179ā6ā in length. Additionally, these…
Best Healthcare BuildingCook Childrenās Medical CenterCook Childrenās Medical. The precaster developed a unique pigmented technique to imitate the varied coloration of the existing masonry, making the expansions faƧade integrate well with the existing structure. The South Tower expansion project required 288-wall panels, 225-columns, and 154āspandrels. The cohesive aesthetic of the precast panels and affordable construction…
Best Use – Parking StructureCharles Schwab Austin Garage ExpansionThe original Charles Schwab Garage 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 Charles Schwab garage design team demonstrated flexibility and thoughtful consideration in determining a better option was…
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. Our new Audi Dominion project is located in San Antonio, Texas. This project consists…
Best Use – Public ProjectArbuckle Reservoir ProjectThe Arbuckle Reservoir Project, in Lane City, Texas, is on 1,100 acres of land and built by the Lower Colorado River Authority. In fact, it’s the first significant new water supply reservoir in the lower Colorado River basin in decades.Ā The Arbuckle Reservoir Project, will supply over 90,000 acre-feet…
Best Use – Innovative Bridge DesignArroyo Veleno BridgeIn this Arroyo Veleno Bridge project, the large, pipe void design eliminated the possible conflicts during erection and made the use of small-aggregate ready-mixed concrete for the connection. Methods used: Saved 170 forming days Reduced materials for project savings of over $410,000. Enabled the erection of multiple caps…
