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Security Central

The 15,134-square-foot Security Central office building is an example of a project that was well thought out and executed, especially in its use of thin brick. The use of Tilt-Up construction provided a quicker schedule and was more cost-effective than competing methods.

Judges commented on the Tilt-Up technology employed and attention to detail that allowed the brick in the panels to be utilized so effectively. This project has elevated the use of Tilt-Up locally on small and office projects.

Site conditions were particularly challenging for this project. With a usable floor slab of less than 5,500-square-feet, the team decided to construct an 11,000-square-foot casting bed in the parking lot that was eventually covered by asphalt paving. The 50,000-square-foot site had a slope, so the casting bed sloped in two directions. This required focused attention to the detailed panel articulation.

The owner’s desire for great exposure resulted in construction of an extremely tall two-story office building boasting panels that, at 41-feet, were almost tall enough to accommodate a third floor. Further, conventional brick columns and a sheet metal flashing were used to create a robust entry.

An effective use of both thin brick and conventional brick, the two systems match and most people think the entire building is traditional brick. Even more remarkable, the project was completed in six months through a harsh Colorado winter.

 
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Project Location

Centennial, CO
United States

TILT-UP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Tilt-Up Achievement Awards were established to honor projects that use site-cast tilt-up concrete to introduce new building types, advance industry technology and provide unique solutions to building programs. Winning entries illustrate the variety, beauty, and flexibility of tilt-up construction.

ACHIEVEMENT

2004

The world’s greatest tilt-up structures are featured by the TCA as Tilt-Up Achievement Award Winners. Learn more >

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Project Team (TCA Members)

General Contractor:
 
Concrete Contractor:
 
Architect:
Intergroup Architects Inc
Engineer:
 
Suppliers:
Nox-Crete Products Group
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Project Specifics

Project Category:
Office
Building Types:
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Number of Floors:
0
Total Floor Area:
15,134 sq ft (1,406 sq m)
Tallest Panel:
41 ft 0 in (12.50 m)
Largest Panel:
1,517 sq ft (140.9 sq m)
Heaviest Panel:
118,000 lbs (53,524 kg)