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Curved Steel Roof Structure at Newport Beach Civic Center Wins Awards
The NCSEA (National Council of Structural Engineers Associations) awarded the Newport Beach Civic Center and Park with the “Outstanding Project Award for New Buildings Over $100 Million.” Albina Co., Inc. was the bender/roller for the iconic curved wide-flanged waved roofs that line the façade of the building. The AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) recognized this same project as a 2014 IDEA National Award Winner in the Spring of 2014. Architect: Bohlin Cywindski Jackson Structural Engineer: Arup Fabricator: SME Steel Contractors Bender/Roller: Albina Co., Inc. 352,000# of rolled steel by Albina • W10 x 26#- 502 pcs all rolled the hardway to AESS standards. Rolled down to a 16 ft radius. • TS 3” x 3” x .250” wall- 502 pcs rolled to match the W10 x 26#. • WT 3 x 13.5#- 158 pcs split from W6 x 27# (by Albina) and rolled Stem-in and Stem-out down to a 15 ft radius. • TS 8” x 8” x .500” wall- rolled to AESS standards • TS 6” x 6” x .250” wall- rolled to AESS standards • TS 8” x 8” x .375” wall- 60 pcs rolled to AESS standards Curved Steel Newport Beach Civic Center-3 Curved Steel Newport Beach Civic Center-2 Curved Steel Newport Beach Civic Center-1
AIA Portland Chapter Praises Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building Rennovation
In the November 12th edition of the Daily Journal of Commerce, it was referenced that many of the judges felt that the Design Awards projects entered by the Portland AIA Chapter lacked innovation, attention to urbanism and needed a higher level of design for both interiors and exteriors. However, the one project that received praise from the judges was the Award Winning Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building renovation. The project received a merit award for what the judges considered a "thoughtful transformation that incorporated many sustainable elements." Albina was the bender/roller on this awarding winning project. curved steel entry way edith green-wendell wyatt building pdx curved steel entry way edith green-wendell wyatt building pdx3 curved steel entry way edith green-wendell wyatt building pdx2
Curved Tube Steel Building Facade Part of Award Winning Project
Sustainable architecture and ecological design projects were honored at the 2014 AIA National Convention in late June. Albina Co., Inc. was the bender/roller for the exterior curved tube steel on the facade of the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building in Portland, Oregon. Albina rolled 155,000# of Tube Steel 10" X 10" X .375" WALL A500 GR B rolled to a 34’ 0” outside radius and Tube Steel 10" X 10" X .625" WALL A500 GR B. rolled to a 34’ 0” outside radius. To maximize the highest level of quality on these bends and minimize distortion (concavity and crush), Albina used our in-house designed internal support system for rolling. This internal support essentially turned the hollow section into a solid section resulting in the highest level of bend quality. The members we rolled were supports for the fascia of the building. curved steel entry way edith green-wendell wyatt building pdx curved steel entry way edith green-wendell wyatt building pdx3 curved steel entry way edith green-wendell wyatt building pdx2
Sustainable Architecture and Ecological Design Project Award Winner
In the June edition of Metal Architecture The AIA (American Institute of Architects) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) selected the top 10 examples of sustainable architecture and ecological design projects to be honored at the AIA National Convention this weekend. Albina Co., Inc. was the bender/roller for the exterior curved tube steel on the facade of the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building in Portland, Oregon. For a complete list of project award winners, see page 10 of Metal Architecture-June 2014. curved steel entry way edith green-wendell wyatt building pdx curved steel entry way edith green-wendell wyatt building pdx2
Feature Ad for Steel Bending in June Architectural Record
The 2014 AIA (American Institute of Architects) National Convention is right around the corner June 26-28 in Chicago. In order to highlight the many benefits of using curved steel in architectural design projects, Albina created a beautiful ad for one of the industries most highly renowned publications, Architectural Record. Albina Co., Inc. June Ad
Architects Endorse Design-Build Amendment to National Defense Authorization Act
See the full press release from the AIA on the American Institute of Architecture website. The amendment states: “For the government to get the most out of taxpayer dollars, procurement rules must be reformed so that architects and designers can deliver projects that are safe, productive and sustainable - without fear of losing money in the process,” said AIA CEO Robert Ivy, FAIA. “H.R. 2750 would do just that – in the process allowing a predictable number of design/construction teams to submit proposals and spurring more design-build competition.
New Trends in Metal Architecture
In this months edition of Metal Architecture, Editorial Director, Paul Deffenbaugh discusses the various ways in which the use of metal in architectural design is becoming more prevalent and influential. Of the various topics he addresses, he claims that metal allows for more flexibility in design because of weight, color, versatility, performance, sustainability and aesthetic appeal.
Steel Benders & Rollers at the AIA 2014 Show
For the past several years, many benders and rollers around the country have exhibited at the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Annual Convention. This year the convention will be held in Chicago, June 26-28, 2014. The AIA show brings architects, engineers, designers and innovators together to learn about the latest and greatest in building materials and technologies. Bent and curved steel structures will be highlighted by the AISC Bender/Roller Committee. Register today at the AIA Homepage.
Albina Pipe Bending to Exhibit at AIA Show in Denver, CO. June 2013
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is having their annual convention at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO June 20th-22nd. Albina Pipe Bending will be exhibiting at the show and highlighting several Nationally recognized, award-winning, bent steel projects including the Dale Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, the Portland International Airport Canopy, the Museum of Flight Pedestrian Bridge and several other ornamanetal and architectural projects.  Stop by and visit Albina Pipe Bending at the show for more information in Booth #4034.

In addition to our booth, look for our upcoming National ads in:

"Modern Steel Construction" April NASCC Show Preview Issue
"Fabricator" (NOMMA Publication) March/April Tube & Pipe Issue
"The Tube & Pipe Journal" April/May Bending & Roll Forming Issue
"Metal Directory & Resource Guide" March Issue
Albina Pipe Bending to Exhibit at AIA Show in Denver June 2013