Project Report Middle West Spirits

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Project Overview: The Middle West Spirits expansion project in Columbus, Ohio, involved the transformation of a historic 1920s warehouse into a modern distillery. The project was led by Jonathan Barnes Architecture and Design, with Kalwall Corporation providing the key architectural feature.

Key Architectural Features: The expansion included a 55-foot tiered structure clad in Kalwall translucent sandwich panels, described as a 'parabuilding' that alters the original structure's character. The design incorporated a tasting room, bottle shop, office, and new distillery equipment, including two towering stills and large mashing tanks.

Kalwall Specifications: The panels used were 2.75 inches thick with a plank grid core, crystal exterior FRP, and white interior FRP. The system finish was aluminum #79, with a U-Value of .23 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of 0.28. Visible Light Transmission was 20%.

Design and Functionality: Kalwall panels provided a bright space for easy equipment monitoring and balanced daylighting. The panels' lightweight nature allowed for cost savings by reducing the need for steel supports.

Cost and Construction Benefits: The decision to use Kalwall panels resulted in unexpected cost savings due to their span capability and lightweight nature, allowing for reduced steel support requirements.

Awards and Recognition: The project received the AIA Columbus’ 2017 Architecture Honor Award.

Additional Information: Kalwall panels are available with CABOT’s Lumira® aerogel insulation for enhanced thermal performance, in panel formats up to 4’ x 12’ and 5’ x 10’.

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KALWALI 8 high performance translucent building systems KALWALL SPECIFICATION: Panel: 2.75" | 70 mm Grid core: plank Exterior FRP: crystal Interior FRP: white System finish: aluminum #79 U-Value: .23 | 1.25 Wm2K Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.28 Visible Light Transmission: 20% A translucent, structural sandwich panel that provides: Glare-free, balanced daylighting Superior thermal performance Energy + electricity saving Low maintenance life cycle requirements Safety + security through visual privacy Durability + graffiti / vandal-resistance Hurricane, explosion venting + blast rated options Middle...

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Project Report Middle West Spirits

Project Report Middle West Spirits

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