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Pre-Curved & Hand-Bendable Light-Gauge Frames Public Spaces at Iowa Children’s Hospital

/ PROJECT

University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Interiors | Iowa City, IA


/ SCOPE

Deliver custom curved framing systems to shape soft curves for interior spaces – lobby, café and top floor oasis – on multiple floors of a new children’s hospital. Develop and fabricate cold-formed metal framing systems to set the specified geometry and be easy to install.

  • 3D modeling to accurately set the geometry for large and small radius curves.

  • Product and installation drawing coordination key to clearly designate product for each level.

  • Easy-to-install framing systems.…

/ SOLUTION

Radius Track developed framing systems for each level via 3D model and coordinated with construction documents. CNC fabricated framing elements precisely set the geometry for each floor plan or reflected ceiling plan scope of work.

  • Curved track, angle and stud profiles made up the kits-of-parts used throughout the project.

  • Color-coded installation drawings matched product designations.

  • Deliveries were coordinated to meet the contractor’s installation schedule.

/ RESULT

Radius Track provided pre-curved framing elements that were easy to construct and ready for installation per the contractor’s schedule. CONSTRUCTABILITY and ON-TIME delivery helped our customer deliver their work successfully.


/ PROJECT TEAM

  • Architect of Record: Heery

  • Design Architect - Interiors: Stanley Beaman & Sears

  • Construction Manager: Gilbane Building Company

  • Prime Framing & Finish Contractor: Merit Construction

  • Framing & Finish Sub-Contractor: C R Walls, Inc.

  • Distributor: FBM-Gypsum Supply

  • CFS Development & Fabrication: Radius Track Corporation

 

“Using Radius Track made our work easier. Some of the radii specified in the drawings had center points 300 yards away. The 3D modeling to CNC fabrication work Radius Track provided simplified our work and all the framing we ordered was onsite ready for installation when the spaces became available to our installers. I give two thumbs up to Radius Track.”

– Mickey Steufen, Owner, C R Walls, Inc. (Framing & Finish Sub-Contractor)