Shelton State Community College

This structure was designed in the Southern tradition for higher education facilities. A variety of textures and materials were utilized including thin brick, pseudo stone, and precast fascia elements attached to the tilt-up panels. The building was constructed by Brice Building Company of Birmingham, Alabama.

The tilt-up panels were typically 15ft wide x 36 ft tall. Extruded polystyrene was used to form a block-out where thin brick was installed after the panels were erected. Oak strips were used for the areas where a simulated granite look was required. These areas were formed to simulate 18 in x 60 in stones. The horizontal banding and sculpted fascia were constructed from precast concrete which was attached through blcokouts in the panels.

The panels were formed and erected over a period of 90 days. Work on the interior of the building could proceed simultaneously with the completion of the more ornate portions of the exterior.