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Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center
Science of Spirituality’s new International Meditation Center showcases an exterior of rich, golden metallic tones. Illuminated at night, the Center presents an attractive, warm, welcoming space for visitors to its global headquarters. Designed by Gensler, the Center’s elliptical form sy… Read More
The approved Sherwin Williams Fluropon Classic II Light Gold and Dark Gold colors for Science of Spirituality’s new Center were formulated using mica flake to enhance the vibrancy of the finished panel system. Photo Credit: ©Tom Harris by Gensler Disclaimer: Project photos not approved fo… Read More
To better visualize the façade’s geometry, Gensler generated a computerized model to help with panel depth, joining, and patterning. Parametric components were set up and placed into a grid system based on four control points that conform to the elliptical geometry.
Photo Credit: ©Tom Harris by G… Read More
All of the Center’s aluminum panels, vertical fins, coping, and trim were engineered and fabricated by MDSI. The custom jali pattern was seamlessly mapped onto the complex building geometry’s top panels. Moving from the digital to the physical, the pattern was laser-cut onto the aluminum… Read More
After the panels were produced and perforated, Linetec post-painted all of MDSI’s aluminum products using the selected Fluropon liquid architectural coatings to meet the high-performance specifications and precise aesthetic requirements. “MDSI and Linetec have had a long working relation… Read More