Contacting Axis Facades & Offices

For a specific office location, see below:.

San Diego Office
4901 Morena Boulevard, Suite 505, San Diego, CA 92117
Ph: 800.919.2947 / Fx: 800.980.2947

New York Office
53 West 36 Street, Suite 205, New York, NY 10018
Ph: 800.919.2947 / Fx: 800.980.2947

Mumbai Office
516 Marathon Max, Opp. Nirmal Lifestyle, L.B.S. Marg, Mulund West, Mumbai 400 080
Ph: 91.22.67703984 or 91.22.32960088 / Fx: 91.22.25923201

Bangkok Office
48/10 Soi Prompak Thonglor 25, Sukhumvit 55, Klongton-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Ph: 66 (0)2 712 9561, Fx: 66 (0)2 712 8733

Shanghai Office
234 Anfu Road, Shanghai, China 200031
Ph: 86.21.5403.0675

For general inquiries, please e-mail us.

Project Of Note - Hawaii Convention Center

Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii

Client
LMN Architects
Wimberly, Allison, Tong, & Goo Architects

Services
Facade construction management

Description

The urban center of Honolulu consists of approximately one million square feet of gross area located within the urban center of Hawaii. The facility includes convention space, meeting rooms, and a concealed parking structure.

The massive lobby features one of the world’s largest suspended glass walls spanning over 540 linear feet across the facade of the building and is suspended up to 90 feet above grade from structural steel trees. The suspended glass wall features custom designed stainless steel casting and virtually invisible ¼” stainless steel stabilizing rods. The wall design incorporated a sustainable design with natural ventilation.

Services provided in conjunction with The Edifice Group.

Axis Facades Construction Management

Some projects require our unique construction management resources to execute projects. Our services range from managing the installation of materials directly purchased on behalf of the owner as well as labor resources under contract with the ownership interest. From time to time, the facade contractor will fail to perform and our firm has the ability to step in and manage the completion of the project on behalf of the owner. Our range of construction management services also includes rigging, logistics, manpower management, scheduling and life safety compliance.

• Scheduling
• Sequencing and Logistics
• Manpower Allocation
• Field Testing
• Contract Compliance

Metals Used by Axis Facades

From the cast white bronze facade of the Museum of American Folk Art in New York to the modern curvilinear aluminum cladding of Wellington Mews in Mumbai we understand metals and their unique role in innovative facade design. Our experience is based on sound engineering practices and hands on experience working in production facilities around the world. We are especially adept at embracing technologies from other industries and for adaptive use in architectural facades. Steel, copper, titanium, aluminum, zinc, bronze, nickel, iron and stainless steel all provide interesting options for facade applications. In combination with numerous finishing processes available metal can take on multiple characteristics with the influence of light, space and dimension.

• Aluminum Sheet Cladding
• Bronze Cladding
• Cast Bronze Cladding
• Cast Bronze Ornamental Elements
• Cast Aluminum
• Cast Stainless Steel
• Cast Steel Plate
• Cast Iron
• Copper Cladding
• Expanded Metal
• Explosion Formed Metal
• Porcelain Coated High Carbon Steel Cladding
• Stainless Steel Cladding
• Weaved Wire
• Zinc Cladding

Project of Note - Boeing World Headquarters

Boeing World Headquarters
Renton, Washington

Architect
LMN Architects

Services
Facade construction management

Description

This 5-story structure consists of large floor plates for fluid changes in regard to allocation of floor space. The project is the second phase of a large Boeing campus. The project was development on a “fast-track” basis with duration of 24 months from start from architectural design to move-in by the client.

The facade was designed concurrently with the building and features large curtain wall units with integrated metal cladding, insulated high performance glass and interior trim elements to accommodate electrical distribution. Unique skylighting and high span lobby elements are functional and aesthetic accents to the building.

Services provided in conjunction with The Edifice Group.

Axis Facades Historical Preservation

Our Historic Facade Preservation Consulting touches on a range of activities including reconstruction and adaptable use of historic facades to the preservation of historic landmarks dating back to the first millennium BC. We recognize the delicate balance between the application of new technologies and the time honored tradition of craftsmanship, which best serves the projects interest. This discipline involves many different materials and cultural traditions. We pride ourselves on due diligence and research before putting forth any historic facade preservation or reconstruction concepts.

• Forensic Review of Existing Facade
• Assessment of Cultural Aspects of Original Construction
• Visual Survey and As Built Document Review
• Structural Testing and Stabilization
• Facade Restoration Programming
• Training for Indigenous Construction Methods
• Full Implementation of Historic facade Preservation and Engineering Documents

Project Of Note - Phoenix Art Museum

Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix, Arizona USA

Architect
Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects
New York, New York USA

Services
Facade consulting including material applications of glass, aluminum, zinc and bronze facade elements.

Description

The architectural team created the original new museum and was retained for the large expansion with similar architectural themes. One of the most stunning design components is the lobby with a large cantilevered roof and highly transparent high span glass wall. The glass is unsupported along the vertical joints which required a heavy glass make-up of three plies of ½” low iron glass 6 ft wide and 15’6” tall. The corner detail included staggering the plies to avoid an unsightly joint and conceal the glass interlayer.

Axis Facades Procurement

Our Procurement services encompass the full range of tender documents including specific Instructions to Bidders, schedules, pricing formats, alternates and value engineering. We develop an unbiased competitive matrix of the submitted bids, interview the individual bidders and generate a formidable report and recommendation as an advocate for the client.

• Quantity Survey/Cost Estimate
• Pre qualification of Suppliers and Contractors
• Request for Proposal Document
• Bid Solicitation
• Scope and Technical Review
• Quality Assurance

Project Of Note - SLR Townhouse

SLR Townhouse
New York, New York

Architect
Matthew Baird & Associates

Services

Material applications, design development, schematic design, construction documents, and construction administration of all facade elements.

Description

Situated among designated Landmark structures, this modern townhouse facade includes 1 ¼” steel plate, nominally fourteen feet wide and thirty-four feet tall and acts as the centerpiece of the front facade. Tucked behind the steel plate are high span steel windows with knife blade mullions and operable vents. The rear elevation incorporates large stainless steel bi-fold doors and high span steel window walls. Natural light is channeled into the building through a formed copper skylight assembly. Although the design of the facade is very modern, selection of materials blends with the surrounding historic neighborhood.

Axis Facades Consulting

Our Consulting services touch on many aspects of the development of facades. The client can expect the best results from our Consulting services if we are engaged during the programming and schematic design phase of the project. Because of our broad experience, we can provide initial quantity survey and cost estimates based on global markets and local resources. During the course of developing a project, we can assist with constructability reviews to ensure that what is being designed is adaptable to the local construction market.

• Conceptual facade Design
• Sustainable facade Design
• Animation of facade Concepts
• Constructability Review
• Facade LEED Assessment
• Specification Development
• Contract Drawings
• Mock Up Testing
• Submittal Document Review
• Field Observation Report
• Forensic Investigation

Project of Note - Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat
Cambodia

Client
World Monument Fund

Services
Design and engineering for stone deconstruction, conveyance, and reconstruction.

Description

The Historic City of Angkor, a vast (more than 310 square kilometers) Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in north-central Cambodia, is among the most magnificent architectural wonders of Southeast Asia. Founded more than a millennium ago, the ancient city was the one-time seat of the mighty Khmer Empire, which ruled most of the region between the ninth and fifteenth centuries A.D. Later the empire declined and the capital was abandoned. The project we worked on was 12.5% of an appropriate one kilometer of galleries containing the famous bas reliefs of Angkor Wat. In the aerial view the galleries enclose the main temple complex and a raised grass covered courtyard. One Gallery is approximately 50 meters long and overall 6 meters wide on the courtyard side and it is 12 meters to the apex of the vault with 18 meters on the outside. The client required us to design scaffolding that would be load bearing. We worked out the design concept utilizing standard modular scaffolding and standard structural shapes available in Asia.

Axis Facades Design & Engineering

Our Design/Engineering activities include conceptual designs, structural modeling, solar studies and the integration of a full range of building systems. Our staff of curtain wall and facade designers and structural engineers is up to the challenge to create viable solutions to challenging design concepts.

• Structural Modeling
• Structural Calculations
• Thermal Modeling
• Energy Calculations
• Solar Modeling
• Facade System Concepts
• Definitive facade Designs
• Engineering Review of Proposal Drawings

Project of Note - Museum of American Folk Art

Museum of American Folk Art
New York, New York

Client
Museum of American Folk Art

Architect
Tod Williams Billie Tsien & Associates

Services

Materials applications and sourcing, schematic design, design development, construction documents. Construction administration of all facade elements, and waterproofing.

Description

This new 8-level building’s upper 4 floors are devoted to gallery space for permanent and temporary exhibitions. The balance of the building of the building includes archives, administrative office, and a large public area, café and museum store. The Museum’s unique facade incorporates cast Tombasil bronze panels, non-directional stainless cladding, and flush seamed sheet metal cladding. The facade was designed to ensure the sightlines were clearly defined. The glass curtain wall is delicately folded within the facade to create natural light in the Museum.

Axis Facades Material Applications

Our unique experience working in countries throughout the world exposes us to many different materials and applications. Oftentimes a client’s concept, while new to them, may actually be a concept that evolved from a Material Application previously executed or designed in another part of the world. Whether it is stone, metal, glass, composite or concrete, we have the experience and creativity to assist you with a wide range of Material Applications.

• Material Research
• Application Assessment
• Prototype Development
• Material Mock Ups
• Material Testing
• Green Material Sourcing

Project of Note - Landmark Tower Podium

Landmark Tower Podium

Hong Kong, China

Client

United Reliance Corporation/Hong Kong Land

Architect

Kohn Pederson Fox/James Carpenter & Associates

Services

Complete system design for the iconic wall elements of the podium based on facade concepts developed by the architectural team.

Description

Located in a prime retail district of Central Hong Kong, the architectural team developed a stunning facade on the podium of the tower to create visual interest and support the Gucci store. The face features nine different glass configurations, including custom rolled glass with iconic patterns and the Gucci logo. The entire facade incorporates fiber-optic lighting, which is integrated with the profiles of the glass glazing systems, illuminating three layers of glass and metal cladding. Suspended structural fins provide support for the primary weathering facade and provide transparency for the backlit glass lights.

Project of Note - International Convention Center

International Convention Center
Pune, India

Client
ICC (I) Pvt. Ltd.

Architect
PG Patki Architects Pvt. Ltd.

Services
Design, development, technical review or proposed facade design, technical audit, construction documents, and construction administration.

Description

This full block structure is locate in the heart of Pune and serves as Southeast Asia’s largest convention center. The facade is composed of insulated glass and aluminum cladding, detailed to allow for ease of maintenance and durability. Street level canopies add smaller scale elements add a larger scale rhythm to the lower facade volume. A central volume is completely glazed to provide an iconic element to the overall structure. The building is unique in its use of a fully ventilated system.

Project of Note - Global Building Modules

Global Building Modules, Containerized Housing
Worldwide
DW Architecture PLLC
New York, New York USA
Window wall, terra cotta rain screen and metal cladding systems

Project of Note - East Asian Library, UC Berkeley

East Asian Library, UC Berkeley

Berkeley, California

Architect

Tod Williams Billie Tsien & Associates

Services

Material applications and sourcing, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration of all facade elements and water proofing.

Description

The design of the building requires conformance with the UC Berkeley master plan, but the building developed its own identity by utilizing unique materials that correlate the use of the building. facade elements include large bronze cast Asian grilles, which provide shading and an iconic feature to the building. The stone cladding utilizes an open joint hanging system resulting in clean sightlines and integration of adjacent materials including flat seam copper panels, bronze clad window wall, and lead coated copper accent panels at the parapet are. Although there is significant mass to the building, the facade materials, sightlines, and Asian pattern in the bronze grilles, diminishes the visual mass.

Material of Note - Etched Copper

Etched Copper
Unique texture and warmth can be accomplished by utilizing etched copper cladding both for interior and exterior. The depth of the etching can be complimented with beautiful colors created during patinization or left to develop a natural green oxide patina. The material is made from a combination of new and recycled copper base material.

Material of Note - Glass Billet

Glass Billet
Beauty in its raw form. Glass billet is both a recycled and virgin material that is extruded in a semi-molten state for use in a wide range of industrial applications. The billet sizes vary and can be “dry stacked”, fused or inserted into a façade. The clarity of the billet depends on the iron content and is available “water clear” as well as a rich range of colors.

Material of Note - Bamboo Brick

Bamboo Brick

A renewable resource with origins in central China. The bamboo brick can be utilized as a load bearing wall or merely applied as a freestanding element. The material has tactile quality that takes on interesting character when the crosscut surface is exposed. The bricks are available in natural or a carbonized finish.