Baystate Noble Hospital Entry Renovation

Westfield
,
United States

A new drive-under canopy constructed using CAST CONNEX Universal Pin Connectors and custom-designed cast steel nodes was part of an entrance and lobby renovation of the Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, Massachusetts, completed in the summer of 2018.

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Owner: Baystate Health

Architects: Steffian Bradley Architects 

Structural Engineers: BVH Integrated Services 

General Contractor: Five Star Building Corp

Steel Fabricator and Erector: Melting Point Welding & Fabrication

Baystate Noble Hospital Entry Renovation
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Design-Built Structural Solution

CAST CONNEX offers design-build services for custom-cast steel nodes and components. We leverage steel casting manufacturing to offer our clients unparalleled opportunities for optimization and beauty in structural form.
Baystate Noble Hospital Entry Renovation
The custom nodes in the canopy columns transition from a 12.75-inch (324 mm) diameter lower trunk to two 8.625-inch (219 mm) diameter upper branches splayed 32-degrees apart.
Baystate Noble Hospital Entry Renovation
The far ends of the round hollow sections welded to the topside of the custom cast node are fitted with UPC-8.625 (UPC-219) connectors.
Baystate Noble Hospital Entry Renovation
The graceful canopy support columns evoke the appearance of a wishbone.

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