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Why Use Curved Steel

Why Use Curved Steel

Why Use Curved Steel? 

Aesthetic Appeal

Curved steel provides a more modern, unique appearance and adds more dynamic dimension with minimized visual disruptions. Curved steel is more aesthetically appealing and attractive than "built-up" or "welded" sections. Curved steel creates flowing, uninterr...

Hollywood Burbank Airport Terminal

Hollywood Burbank Airport Terminal

Excited to share some photos of our work at the brand-new Hollywood Burbank Airport Terminal! Albina bent 421,030 lbs of steel for this project totaling 170 pcs of wide flange and HSS, both round and square. Material radii varied from 72’ 5 5/8” to 574’ 0”. The nearly $1.3 billion dollar project wil...

Nugget Event Center Sparks Forecourt Shade Structure Project

Nugget Event Center Sparks Forecourt Shade Structure Project

We are excited to have been a part of the Nugget Event Center, Sparks Forecourt Shade Structure project! The city of Sparks, Nevada held a ceremony in June 2024 to celebrate the completion of the forecourt project. The 11 custom curved steel shade structures provide shade for visitors and residents,...

Albina Joins SMA as a Trusted Leader in Precision Steel Bending and Fabrication

Albina Joins SMA as a Trusted Leader in Precision Steel Bending and Fabrication

Albina offers an expertise in curving structural steel, plate, and other metals to create spiral, circular and helical stair stringers meeting the diverse needs of industries worldwide. Albina has mastered the art of spiral bending with our in-house developed induction bending process. We are the le...

Spiral Staircase at the Winter Park Event Center is both a Structural Masterpiece and Visual Delight

The Winter Park Events Center in Florida stands as a testament to modern architectural excellence, offering a blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal. One of its most striking features is the monumental circular staircase that gracefully ascends to the Rooftop Terrace, providing guests with a un...

"Migrations" by Olivia Guethling: A Stunning Symbol of Flight and Transformation

"Migrations" by Olivia Guethling: A Stunning Symbol of Flight and Transformation

Art has the power to inspire, transform, and connect us to the world around us. Migrations, an awe-inspiring installation by artist Olivia Guethling at GuildWorks, embodies these qualities with breathtaking elegance. This large-scale sculpture, depicting a migratory bird in motion, stands as a testa...

The Morgan Center for Research and Innovation at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: A New Beacon for Scientific Discovery

The Morgan Center for Research and Innovation at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: A New Beacon for Scientific Discovery

Scheduled to open its doors in 2025, the Morgan Center for Research and Innovation promises to redefine cutting-edge research in the fields of science and technology. This monumental 17-story facility is a testament to advanced architectural design and engineering, providing dedicated spaces for wet...

Chehalem Cultural Center Performing Arts Wing Remodel: Engineering Excellence in Steel Bending

Chehalem Cultural Center Performing Arts Wing Remodel: Engineering Excellence in Steel Bending

At the Chehalem Cultural Center, the Performing Arts Wing remodel is a project that beautifully marries artistry and structural innovation. This renovation highlights the use of expertly bent steel materials to achieve elegant curves and helices that contribute both to the aesthetic and functional d...

Behind the Scenes of the Folsom Field Videoboard: Precision Steel Bending for University of Colorado

Behind the Scenes of the Folsom Field Videoboard: Precision Steel Bending for University of Colorado

At Albina Co., Inc., we are proud to have played a key role in the construction of the newly installed videoboard at Folsom Field, home to the University of Colorado Buffaloes. The massive videoboard debuted in the 2024 season opener and is over five times the size of its predecessor, measuring 130 ...

Steel a Major Player in Seismic Upgrades for the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City

Steel a Major Player in Seismic Upgrades for the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City

Albina provided 60,000# of bent steel for the Salt Lake City Mormon Temple Renovations over the last few years in efforts to help provide a foundation that will withstand the forces of nature into the Millennium.

40 pieces of TS 12” X 4” X .500” WALL A500 GR C bent the easy way to AESS quality standa...

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