Calvin College Overpass
Calvin College Overpass
Architect discovers solution for unique curved standing seam metal roofing application.

Challenge:
To provide curved, insulated, self-supporting standing seam metal roof and insulated metal panels for a pedestrian crosswalk to be constructed over one of Grand Rapids main vehicular arteries.
Calvin College Overpass
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Completed: 2001
Architect: BETA
Contractor: Wolverine Building

Solution:
Architectural Glass & Metals worked closely with BETA Design Group and the Merchant & Evans Company to help design and detail Michigan's 1st structurally self-supporting curved, insulated standing seam metal roof. AGM was able to combine the engineering capability of ZIP-Rib with performance and design goals established by the architectural team. The self-supporting capability of the Zip-Rib system created the clearance necessary to allow unobstructed installation of mechanical and electrical systems essential to the overall design.

By entrusting AGM with a single-source proprietary specification, we were able to provide the Owner and design team with a superior product capable of satisfying design goals installed on time and within budget.

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