Architectural Features
Column Covers
Decorative Trellis
Sun Control Systems
Access Gates
Divider Panels & Privacy Screens
Architectural Design Systems
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Column Covers
Column Covers add to the uniformed look
of the interior or exterior of a building. As
project’s are being built, the architectural
features are not always clearly covered.
Sapa’s team is concerned about the finishing touches to ensure your project is
aesthetically pleasing.
Sapa offers custom fabricated aluminum,
stainless steel, and composite column
covers. Sapa has the internal capability
to fabricate column covers up to 16’ 6” in
length and minimum radius of 6”. However,
Sapa is able to handle projects of a larger
size. Sapa offers a diverse range of column
cover shapes to enhance any project. These
include round, oblong, rectangular, elliptical
or custom.
Sapa utilizes the following attachment
methods for its column covers:
• Stacked - The industry standard.
• Interlocking - Considered the easiest to install.
• Tight Joint - A popular choice for column covers due to its tight continuous look.
Column covers are finished using either an
anodized or custom coating. Sapa’s
customers benefit from Sapa’s in-house engineering, project management, and state
of the art coating and anodizing facilities.
The design team works closely with architects to ensure all details are covered.
Contact Us:
503-802-3255
sapa-inc@sapagroup.com
Specify Sapa Column Covers into your drawings and
Sapa’s drafting team can provide details in either PDF or
AutoCAD (DWG) files.
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Decorative Trellis
Sapa’s decorative trellis designs incorporate
the latest in maintenance free aluminum
with a traditional or modern design. A trellis
is a fantastic way to accent the lines of an
architectural structure. A trellis can be used
as a sunshade, a garden accent or simply
to cover an alcove. Sapa is able to either
match completed architectural drawings or
create a unique custom design. Typically,
a trellis is made from aluminum, but Sapa
has experience with all types of materials.
Sapa’s metal trellis’ are:
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Professionally welded
Knocked down or fully assembled
Epoxy anchor mounted
Longer lasting than a wood trellis
Custom anodizing or coating
Each profile is extruded in-house from 6000
series aluminum. Finishing and fabrication
requirements will also be completed in
Sapa’s 80,000 sq. ft. fabrication facility.
Sapa’s design, drafting, and project
management team will ensure that the
project is completed per customer
specifications. Inquire within!
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Specify the Sapa Decorative Trellis system into your
drawings and Sapa’s drafting team can provide details in
either PDF or AutoCAD (DWG) files.
Contact Us:
503-802-3255
sapa-inc@sapagroup.com
Architectural Design Systems
“With a Sapa Architectural Design System Engineered by Gossamer,
the architect is provided with a sculpting tool that delivers designs that
keep pace with the clients imagination.”
Example of Gossamer Technology
BMW Dealership - Glendale, CA
With a system manufactured by Sapa and supported by Gossamer
Space Frame technology there are many advantages in aluminum
architecture, design, manufacturing and erection. Sapa has chosen
to work with Gossamer because their connection technology extends
the current limits of traditional frame design. Sapa would manufacture
your high end structure using lightweight and 100% recyclable
aluminum and Gossamer would provide full service value engineering.
This revolutionary space frame connection technology allows for
various applications ranging from:
• Canopies
• Glass Walls, Stacked or Hanging
• Bridges and Portals
• Atriums, Solariums, Skylights
• Facades and Building Envelopes
• Towers and Platforms
In order for Sapa to move forward with a project the customer must
be able to provide drawings of the desired project. This technology is
most appropriately applied to monumental projects.
Example of Gossamer Technology
Entrance Canopy - Fort Lauderdale FL
Choosing Sapa for your next Architectural Design project means that you will benefit from and be provided
with full development and design services, value engineering, complete structural engineering and full
fabrication and assembly consulting. Each of these services are provided both by the Sapa and Gossamer
team.
Not only the Architectural industry can benefit from this technology. Other markets that can benefit
are transportation, industrial plants & infrastructure, theme parks, recreation, marine, solar energy,
communications, entertainment and military.
The Secret Behind Each Project: The Co-Axial Joint
(CAJ) Connection Technology
Gossamer Space Frames has developed and pioneered the
introduction of CAJ technology in architecture. CAJ uses
threaded sleeves and couplings to make a rigid connection
between the round pipe and the joint. This rigid connection
significantly improves the efficiency of the pipes resulting
in designs with fewer members, longer spans, greater
creativity and less cost.
For more information: Gossamer Space Frames www.gossamersf.com
Sapa Profiles, Inc. www.sapagroup.com/us/profiles
Gossamer Concept Study
Skylite
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