{"id":208279,"date":"2024-02-24T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T15:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=208279"},"modified":"2024-02-23T14:21:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T19:21:10","slug":"custom-sunshades-add-unique-character-to-georgias-student-residence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/custom-sunshades-add-unique-character-to-georgias-student-residence\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom sunshades add unique character to Georgia\u2019s student residence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The front facade of FORTY FIVE with the custom-designed twisted sunshades feature.<\/span>Photos courtesy Mackey Mitchell Architects <\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In Midtown Atlanta, Savannah College of Art and Design\u2019s (SCAD\u2019s) FORTY FIVE creates a remarkable street presence with its custom-designed twisted sunshades, combining aesthetics and functionality.<\/p>\n

With more than 400 art students calling it home, FORTY FIVE is equipped with amenities such as a rooftop pool, a 700-seat mainstage, a 150-seat black box theater, a courtyard for outdoor performances, and expansive academic spaces spanning 2,500 m2<\/sup> (27,000 sf).<\/p>\n

The project\u2019s architect, Mackey Mitchell Architects, was creatively challenged for FORTY FIVE, as it had to integrate public-facing elements into its street presence.<\/p>\n

A pivotal element in this vision, the twisted sunshades from Construction Specialties, offered a dynamic facade that mirrored SCAD\u2019s creative spirit. These metal extrusions, with a consistent twist, provide an illusion of movement. Available in two blade types, they cater to diverse design needs, creating a unique visual impact. They feature:<\/p>\n