Centria METALWRAP® · CONCEPT SERIES · ECONOLAP on Independence Library, Chicago, IL, a G&L Associates Centria panel project
Government

Independence Library

Chicago, IL

A 124,203-square-foot civic facade in Chicago, IL, clad in Centria METALWRAP®.

Centria METALWRAP® · CONCEPT SERIES · ECONOLAP124,203 sq ft · Chicago, IL
Project overview

This project featured CNC waterjet cutting of corrugated panel and ovelaying a dark colored panel to create image of owl. Also, this barrel rolling corrugated panels at the building corners.

G&L Associates carried the Centria package on the 124,203-square-foot facade, from panel selection and detailing through procurement and coordination. Manufactured by Centria, delivered by G&L.

Independence Library facade, Chicago, IL, metal panels by G&L Associates
Project details

124,203

Square feet of Centria panels

3

Centria systems specified

METALWRAP®

Primary panel system

System
Centria METALWRAP® · CONCEPT SERIES · ECONOLAP
Location
Chicago, IL
Sector
Government
Role
Centria dealer: selection, detailing, procurement, coordination
  • 124,203 square feet across the facade
  • 3 Centria systems combined on one envelope
  • Government project in Chicago, IL
  • Panel selection, detailing, procurement, and coordination by G&L Associates
The Centria panels used

Every G&L project is built on genuine Centria architectural metal systems. Here is what went on Independence Library, and how each panel performs.

METALWRAP Series on Independence Library, Chicago, IL
Insulated rainscreen backup panel

METALWRAP® Series

Centria METALWRAP® Series is an insulated backup panel that carries a continuous air, water, vapor, and thermal barrier behind masonry, rainscreen, or mixed-material claddings. It replaces a multi-part backup wall with a single sealed, factory-built panel.

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CONCEPT SERIES on Independence Library, Chicago, IL
Exposed-fastener profile

CONCEPT SERIES

Centria CONCEPT SERIES is a single-skin, exposed-fastener panel line built on asymmetrical rib profiles that cast shifting shadow lines across an elevation. It layers over a barrier wall as a rainscreen or accent facade, adding depth and texture where the metal is meant to read as a design feature.

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ECONOLAP on Independence Library, Chicago, IL
Exposed-fastener profile

ECONOLAP

Centria ECONOLAP is a corrugated, single-skin, exposed-fastener panel that gives a durable, cost-effective metal skin with a subtle wave profile. It is a workhorse cladding for commercial and transportation facades where budget and coverage matter as much as appearance.

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