Project of Note - Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank

Chennai, India

Architect

Karan Grover & AssociatesBaroda, India

Services

Facade design charette and the formation of twelve concepts, unit cost estimates and LEED accrual strategies related to facade natural day lighting and energy savings.

Description

An international bank with substantial operations in India embraced the concept of intense design charettes for a new corporate campus. The team was lead by the design architect and supported by consultants from critical disciplines including sustainable design, mechanical/electrical, logistics, landscape, site evaluation and facade design. The four day charette with the client’s direct input in advance of typical schematic design generated significant work product and streamlined the programming and concept phases of the project.
Axis Facades generated twelve rendered concepts including animation of operable elements culminating in three final designs that have been incorporated into the design of the project. The facade design includes operable cast aluminum “Jalis” which provide shading, natural striated cleft stone and living greenery on select elevations. The facade contributed significantly to the sustainable equation facilitating natural day lighting, variable shading and controlled ventilation.

Project of Note - Dial Headquarters

Dial Headquarters
Scottsdale, Arizona USA

Architects
Will Bruder & Associates/CH2M HILL Lockwood Greene

Services
Material applications, design/engineering of the facade elements, construction documents and value engineering of the facade.

Description

Visual interest and massing of the facade gives this new corporate headquarters significant character. The facade features multiple hues of glass, custom patterns within the glass and cantilevered buttresses at the parapets, soffits and wing walls.

Project of Note - Tysons Tower H

Tysons Tower H
McLean, Virginia USA

Architect
Kohn Pederson FoxNew York, New York USA

Client
Lerner DevelopmentBaltimore, Maryland USA

Description

Situated in one of the most prestigious Washington D.C. suburbs, this eighteen story 472,000 square foot tower will feature a high span glass structure at the lobby level articulated facade and a sky bridge connecting the building to adjacent structures. It is anticipated that the building will earn LEED certification.

Material of Note - Light Emitting Diodes

Light Emitting Diodes

LED’s are often associated with advertising displays and over the top lighting applications. With emerging technologies LEDs can now be “embedded” on transparent surfaces as well as façade systems to create subtle or not so subtle façade design features. With the application of light absorbing materials patterns can become expressed within the façade utilizing the two technologies. We are currently working with leading LED manufacturers to apply this technology on future facades.

Material of Note - Extruded Terra Cotta

Extruded Terra Cotta

A traditional material with a modern twist. Terra cotta has been used for centuries both as ornate applications as well as monolithic surfaces. New systems take advantage of the economies of extruded material with various natural and glazed finishes. Profiles can be developed for specific project applications to meet sightlines or performance related requirements. We are currently developing large sloped sunscreens for a project using a cream colored terra cotta supported by a stainless steel fixing system.

Axis Facades - What We Do

All we do is facades. We are focused on innovative solutions to Architect’s design concepts as well as balancing those concepts with value that can be demonstrated to the Owner or end user. Regardless of how innovative our Façade Consulting Services are, they are always based on sound design/engineering principles.
We are at our best when we are challenged with a design concept that is beyond applications that have been executed before. We relish the opportunity to create something fresh and new that fulfills the Architect’s vision. We remain pragmatic but innovative. For more information, see http://axisfacades.com/

Axis Facades Firm Profile

When the firm was founded in 1997, the vision was, and remains to this day, to balance the creative process with technical aspects of facades. We are constantly looking for new and interesting materials and applications to meet our clients requirements for creating more distinctive and higher performing facades.Innovation, while very fulfilling, can be treacherous and risky. We always make sure that new material applications and innovations are based on a solid foundation of sound engineering and technology. Whether the project is a museum designed to human scale or a high rise urban structure, we bring the same level of passion and enthusiasm to each project.

Axis Facades Leadership

Our view is to lead the firm by example through a devoted work ethic and constant improvement to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients. Our management team’s origins are from a diverse background of experiences related to façade design, architecture and engineering. With open dialogue and easy access our staff reaches out to exchange ideas and concepts which enhance our level of performance. Our mantra day in and day out is that we must demonstrate value to our clients; it is embedded in our management style and in our every action on behalf of clients.

William G. Young - President

Gregory H. Romine - Managing Director

Peter J. Sarwin - Vice President

K.R. Suresh - Regional Director

Kevin Nichols - IT/Web Dev. Manager

Vernell Prout - Controller