Sykes Chapel Wins 2011 Metal Architecture Design Award

July 1, 2011 - PRLog -- Sykes Chapel Wins 2011 Metal Architecture Design Award
 Specialty Roofing and Cladding Metal Applications Provided by MetalTech-USA  

Peachtree City, GA., July 1, 2011- MetalTech-USA, a specialty fabricator and distributor of coils, sheets and architectural metal products, is pleased that Sykes Chapel is the recipient of the 2011 Metal Architecture Design Award.  MetalTech-USA provided the custom metal fabrication services and engineering for the cladding, roofing and façade systems in the Sykes Chapel project.

The $19.5 million dollar University of Tampa Sykes Chapel facility was completed in 2010.  The chapel construction endeavor was made possible through considerable private donations from benefactors like John H. and Susan Sykes.  The 12,750-square-foot facility includes a main hall with a 250-seat capacity, 65-foot high hall vaulting, a 60-bell musical sculpture, and multiple meeting rooms.  

MetalTech-USA fabrication services were provided for the metal roofing and cladding applications for the Sykes Chapel.   All of the metal cladding systems were developed using RHEINZINK titanium alloy.   The metal roofing consisted of 17,500 sq. ft. of .8mm MetalTech-USA Double Lock Standing Seam zinc panels.  The façade and soffits were utilized 6,500 sq. ft. of 1.2mm MetalTech-USA Vertical Reveal zinc panels.  The fascia cladding and canopy required 3,000 sq. ft. of zinc composite metals.

"We are very proud to have produced the envelope systems for this award winning project," said Eric Simonsen, Vice President of MetalTech-USA.

The MetalTech-USA engineering and design team developed the roofing and wall cladding specifications for the chapel.   Simonsen developed the engineering specs required to fabricate the panels.  During the developmental stages, Simonsen carefully evaluated the sustainability and functionality objectives to ensure that maximum life cycle goals could be achieved.  In working closely with architect Robert Balke of tvdesign, Simonsen was able to incorporate the artistic vision into the engineering requirements for metal architectural applications.

“Durability was a major concern for this project,” Simonsen explains.  “We wanted to ensure that the gauge and the desired roofing profile would meet both design and life cycle requirements.”

Specialty metal fabrication and engineering:  MetalTech-USA
Installation:  General Works of Tampa and Morrell Architectural Systems, Inc.
Construction:  Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc.
Architects: tvsdesign, Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc., Anston-Greenlees, Inc., Kirkegaard Associates

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MetalTech-USA is a premier distributor and specialty fabricator of eco-friendly architectural metals that specializes in roofing, rainwater, soffit and cladding systems. For more information, visit www.metaltech-usa.com, or call 770-486-8825.