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System: MeshDefense
Attachment Method: Scroll
Metal Fabric Pattern: Scale

Project: Translational Genomics Research Institute Headquarters
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Architect: Smith Group-Phoenix, AZ
Facility Owner: City of Phoenix
Facility End Use: Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Research
Renovation or New Construction: New Construction
Completion Date: June 2004

Project Details: The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) recently moved into its new, 170,000 square foot, six-floor headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. This state-of-the-art facility accommodates the research and administrative teams of the biomedical research nonprofit.

A $46 million project, TGen is the first structure of the planned Phoenix Bioscience Center at Copper Square, a 15-acre development for bioscience and medical research. When completed, the site will house over one million square-feet of laboratory and office space.

The concrete framed structure includes green glass walls and a MeshDefense system by Cambridge Architectural. The mesh system wraps around an external corner stairwell in the building, providing fall protection and visually interesting design.

Approximately 7,500 square feet of Cambridge’s Scale metal fabric with Scroll tension attachment hardware creates the tensile structure MeshDefense system, which features 59% open area.

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