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Kauffman Stadium

Kauffman Stadium Improvements, Perforated Screen

The Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City was recently revamped and redesigned by the architects at Populous , formerly a division of HOK. The new structure includes a perforated surface that wraps the entire building. The old concrete colonnade is renewed with a contemporary twist, using vertical sawtooth-shaped stainless steel panels which accent the articulations beneath.

A pattern of perforations and dimples allows glimpses of the original structure and the emblazoned the Royals’ graphic adds visual delight. Daylight and air penetrate the façade, and the result is a breezy atmosphere, anticipating the excitement of the ballpark within.

The Science Behind the Surface

The pattern which determines the location of perforations and dimples is part of one of flagship products, the ZIRA™ Process. It allowed the client to choose a picture or graphic; they chose the Royals logo, which was then translated into machine language, fabricated, and installed by a team of Zahner craftsmen and engineers working together to ensure the highest quality result.

What make the ZIRA™ Process brilliant for an application like the Royals Stadium, is the way that the pattern translates from panel to panel, despite a significant offset staggering effect that was designed for the facade. This Parametric Relationship between the panels makes the installation process less complicated and quite efficient, because everything was pre-engineered to match.

At night, repeated blue strokes of light accentuate the façade, complimenting the sculptural gesture of the original stadium. The metal panels and their subtle detail provide a contemporary statement for the renewed Kauffman Stadium.

This project was awarded the AIA Design and Craftsmanship Citation Award for Perforated Metal Facade.