December 5, 2019 - Windows & Exterior Walls
When a former mall in South Carolina was selected to become a central courts facility and sheriff’s headquarters, the project needed to overcome the unique architectural challenges associated with this kind of a façade and structure originally comprised of many small stores and a Kroger supermarket. The building needed to be unified, while eliminating any semblance of its former purpose.
Richland County selected CENTRIA products to transform the Decker Center’s façade. Formawall and Versawall insulated metal panels create a seamless façade for a police station, the municipal court, the traffic court, the sheriff’s regional headquarters and, most importantly, the magistrate court, which was to be relocated from a less desirable downtown area.
Dedicated on September 29, 2017, the Decker Center encompasses slightly more than 112,000 square feet. Formawall panels in an Off White color with a smooth finish were contrasted with Formawall panels in Chromium Gray across the main building façade. To break down the scale of the original building, the CENTRIA panels were installed in a rhythmic pattern, adding a chameleon-like quality to the building, according to the architect.
Versawall embossed commercial/industrial insulated metal panels in Silver with a metallic Sundance AM coating were used around the rear of the building. The price point of the Versawall panels allowed the project to remain on budget, while providing a sharp look with its continuous gray tone.
