Adjustable Forms Information

Adjustable Forms Inc. is one of the most advanced cast-in-place concrete construction firms in the country. Once the company had outgrown its facility, it sought to renovate and expand upon its office and warehouse, with an aesthetic that was a reflection upon the firm's work. Zinc provided function and efficiency to different exteriors of the building. A high performance rain screen system with dark zinc Dri-Design panels was used to bring a sophisticated contrast to the stark minimalist exposed concrete massing. Also, a perforated zinc panel sunscreen system mitigates the harsh western sun in the late afternoons while providing a changing aesthetic as the sun moves across the sky. Zinc provides a contemporary look while being a green design choice, and the project is tracking LEED Gold certification. The Chairman's Awards are annual honors given to outstanding building projects involving MCA member companies. The awards acknowledge innovation and creativity, as well as showcase how metal products help achieve exceptional building designs. All of the 2015 Chairman's Award recipients were recognized at METALCON, the annual conference and exhibition dedicated to metal construction products, technologies and solutions, on Oct. 14 in Tampa, Florida.