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Bill Zahner named an Honorary Member of the American Institute of Architects.

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Pritzker Pavilion

Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park

The Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park in Chicago consists of fourteen unique elements constructed of straight stick steel support and ZEPPS™ Assemblies, each clad with Angel Hair™ Stainless steel. Each of these fourteen shapes serve to form the bandshell, providing protection from the elements while creating a focal point at the stage and orchestra pit of this dynamic outdoor amphitheater. The Architects at Frank Gehry LLC worked with Zahner on this project starting in 1999, and the project was completed in July of 2004.

The metal surface of this project is clad using our SuperFlat™ Seam Roofing and Siding System. Our Flat-Seam process differs from other paneling systems out there in several ways, most noticeably, the near-flat surface it creates, allowing the viewer to focus on the entirety of the shape rather than being drawn to the individual lines.

The ZEPPS™ Process is fully responsible for developing the architect's intended shape. The systems which make up this process were developed to meet any architectural-structural need. The structure reaches a maximum height of 150 feet and in several locations curves back on itself, becoming nearly horizontal. Over 700 unique ZEPPS™ Assemblies were installed, and no two are alike. These assemblies were clad with over 3,000 2’ x 4’ stainless steel sheets, each with our Angel Hair™ finish.

Zahner also completed all twenty-four of the Six' Diameter Column Covers which encase the rolled pipes that cover the park. These covers consist of heavy-gauge stainless steel plate panels rolled to shape. They are also a great example of the industry's best looking roofing and siding product, the Inverted Seam™ Process. The columns range in height from 12 feet tall to over 24 feet tall.

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