EIFS: A hero hidden in plain sight - Architectural Awards

ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
Heroes protect.
They insulate.
They’re resilient.
They always exceed your highest expectations.
The prestigious EIFS Hero Awards honor a wide variety of projects that
exemplify the unique attributes of exterior insulation and finish systems
(EIFS). The award winning projects represent the best in the continuous
insulation (CI) industry, all examples of exceptional architecture, and are
most definitely heroes hidden in plain sight
The winners of the 2018 EIFS Hero awards were acknowledged at an
awards ceremony during the industry-wide annual meeting of the EIFS
Industry Members Association (EIMA) held in March 2019.
We invite you to delight in the design excellence of these award winning,
spectacular EIFS projects.
So, where is this “Hero” hidden in plain sight? Look no further than the
perfect exterior wall .
EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
A perfect wall is efficient, aesthetically flexible, and incredibly durable.
Have you seen this Hero? Probably so. Although some might question
whether a unique design can be achieved while still meeting energy
codes and sustainability, professionals in the exterior insulation and
finish systems industry know the solution: EIFS.
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EIFS Manufacturer: BASF Corporation -
Wall Systems (Finestone)
Contractor: Southern Wall Systems
Distributor: Meridian Brick and Masonry Supply
Owner: Liv.able, Inc.
Architect: Freeman Kennett Architects
EIFS HERO OF THE YEAR
L I V . A B L E S H O W R O O M
High Point, NC
Located in High Point, North Carolina (the “furniture capital of the world”), this project
displays collections of furniture that attract entry-level to high-end consumers.
Specially engineered scaffolding was created by Southern Wall Systems to
accommodate the compound curving at the top of the 30 foot by 70 foot panels.
The bold design clearly demonstrates the design flexibility that can be accomplished
by using EIFS, and the project is most deserving of the honor and recognition of the
2018 EIFS Hero of the Year Award.
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EIFS HERO AWARD WINNERS
P R I V A T E R E S I D E N C E
Swain, NY
Category: Residential
EIFS Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems, Inc.
Contractor: Fallon Construction
Distributor: Thermal Foams, Inc.
Owner: Richard Ash
Architect: Mossien Associates Architects, PC
Envision a chalet, built on the side of a mountain,
that looks nothing like what you would imagine.
The owner of this custom home wanted a modern
look with clean lines. He also wanted the exterior
to have the appearance of wood without having
wood’s maintenance, and the look of metal
without the cost of metal panels. For this project,
the designer recognized that EIFS was the perfect
solution. What an architectural statement!
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3 0 9 E A S T P A C E S F E R R Y R O A D
Atlanta, GA
Category: Mixed-use
EIFS Manufacturer: Sto Corp
Contractor: Southern Wall Systems
Distributor: Capitol Materials
Owner: Know/Redan
Architect: Lyman Davidson Dooley, Inc.
This project was a ‘makeover’ of an existing
building and utilized the EIFS panelization
process. To achieve the appealing appearance of
brick and granite, innovative finishes of the EIFS
manufacturer were used.
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THE VILLAGE AT TOTEM LAKE-BUILDING B
Kirkland, WA
Category: Mixed-use
EIFS Manufacturer: ParexUSA
Contractor: Applied Restoration, Inc.
Distributors: Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel, Evergreen
Building Products
Owner: CenterCal Properties, LLC
Architect: IBI Group, Architects Orange
The developers of this project wanted it to be
pleasing to the eye, while accommodating the
new vision for mixed-use. It needed to be a true
centerpiece that would attract the contemporary
retailers and restaurants that younger generations
seek. By using EIFS, the wide array of architectural
accents and features the design team and owner
envisioned were easily and affordably able to be
constructed. This project is a true testament to
the fact that there is virtually nothing you cannot
accomplish by using EIFS.
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Category: Residential
EIFS Manufacturer: Sto Corp.
Contractor: Jersey Panel
Distributor: Sto of NJ, Inc.
Owner: Kean University
Architect: Netta Architects
KEAN UNIVERSITY - FRESHMAN RESIDENCE HALL
Union, NJ
This project is a hybrid EIFS project with 80 percent of it being constucted with
panelization and the remainder with the manufacturer’s brick panel finish.
The design and appearance of the project blended nicely with the surrounding
buildings, which are a part of this college’s campus. This classic EIFS project is
sure to stand the test of time.
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EIFS AWARDS OF MERIT
AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT TAMPA WESTSHORE
Tampa, FL
KEAUHOU LANE
Honolulu, HI
The architects for this project wanted to combine the look of stone and metal in unique colors that would mimic the salt
beds endemic to this popular Hawaiian destination. The cost, if natural and native materials were specified, was too great to
construct the project. By using EIFS, the project owner and architect were able to build it as they envisioned, with a timeless,
indigenous design.
The handsome design of this project features crisp, clean white finishes and wood-appearance panels as an
accent. EIFS, naturally, was an easy choice for the white sand finishes, but the wood finish was a particular
challenge due to the complex detailing and integration to include continuous insulation. The solution was a
no-brainer, EIFS was the true hero hidden in plain sight.
Category: Hospitality
EIFS Manufacturer: Master Wall, Inc.
Contractor: LP Construction of Florida
Distributor: Rosen Materials
Owner: PRISA Group
Architect: L2 Studios
Category: Mixed-use
EIFS Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems, Inc.
Contractor: Group Builders, Inc.
Distributor: Honsador Lumber
Owner: Keauhou Lane
Architect: hi.arch.y llc
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DAVITA
Albuquerque, NM
MYSTIC LAKE CASINO & HOTEL
Prior Lake, MN
This healthcare facility utilized EIFS, plus a fluid-applied air and water barrier, to achieve maximum energy efficiency.
Additionally, a very bright blue, the signature color of the project owner, was easliy attainable due to the versatility of
color enhancement provided by the EIFS manufacturer. To top it off, the integration of the curtain wall with EIFS was
nothing less than masterful.
Category: Hospitality
EIFS Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems, Inc.
Contractor: Swanson & Youngdale
Distributor: The Lutz Company
Owner: Mystic Lake Casino
Architect: Worth Group Architects
Category: Healthcare
EIFS Manufacturer: Sto Corp.
Contractor: Kenyon Plastering
Distributor: Chapparal Materials
iFLY
King of Prussia, PA
Category: Other
EIFS Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems, Inc.
Contractor: Paramount Contracting
Distributor: Manning Materials
Owner: Skygroup, LLC
Architect: Hodges & Associates Architecture
What makes this project so special is the
complexity and uniqueness of the EIFS
aesthetic grooves. The multiple compound
radius curves make the design of this indoor
skydiving facility stand out. The aesthetically
intricate curves were laid out using math
calculations, string and marker, and then cut
freehand into the foam insulation. The eyecatching,
vibrant colors are a unique design
solution easily attainable by using EIFS.
This project features the EIFS panelization
process. Using this process allowed the
construction team to install the panels to
accommodate an innovative design, while
meeting an aggressive schedule. Use of the
panels allowed the construction team to
install windows right after a section was
completed, rather than waiting for the entire
application to be finished. This EIFS project
stands out for many reasons, including its
unique design, attractive finish, and rapid
completion.
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HYATT HOUSE
New York, NY
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
Category: High-rise
EIFS Manufacturer: Sto Corp.
Contractor: ECI Contracting, LLC
Distributor: S & J Supply
Owner: Hyatt Corporation
Architect: Nobutaka Ashibhara Architects, P.C.
One fully-engineered, tested, code-compliant system.
Supplied by one source.
Installed by one contractor.
Warranted by one manufacturer.
With the flexibility to meet virtually unlimited design goals,
EIFS buildings are everywhere you thought they weren’t.
Providing more than you ever thought they could.
This project is a slender
32-story tower, with an
abundance of smoky glass
windows, alternating with
vertical strips that have the look
and feel of traditional limestone.
While the stone at the base of
the building is manufactured
limestone panels, the cladding
on the upper floors of this 300
foot high building is EIFS. The
specialty finish limestone saved
the project owner’s budget,
without sacrificing their desire
to achieve an authenitc look
with curb appeal.
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