Marcus Nanotechnology Building, Georgia Institute of Technology

Winner of the 2010 North American Copper in Architecture Award!

Linel's scope on this project featured the copper panels and the supporting structure. Linel's engineering team determined that a half-hard 48-ounce copper was needed which was stronger than what was originally specified. With this change, the panels were fabricated with perforations that featured three different hole sizes. The panels, once complete, were to be arranged in a random looking alternating pattern to the building. Linel also designed and fabricated the stainless-steel back frames that prevent galvanic interaction with the copper and the structural sub-framing that attached to the building.