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Spiral Staircase at the Winter Park Event Center is both a Structural Masterpiece and Visual Delight
Spiral Staircase at the Winter Park Event Center is both a Structural Masterpiece and Visual Delight

The Winter Park Events Center in Florida stands as a testament to modern architectural excellence, offering a blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal. One of its most striking features is the monumental circular staircase that gracefully ascends to the Rooftop Terrace, providing guests with a unique and memorable experience.

This freestanding spiral staircase is not only a focal point of the interior design but also a marvel of engineering. Crafted with precision, the staircase was constructed using various steel components, each meticulously bent and shaped to achieve the desired curvature and structural integrity.

Key Materials and Specifications:

  • TS 20" x 4" x .500" WALL A500 GR B:
    • 2 pieces spiral bent the easy way to a 7’-10” radius (inside upper and lower stringer)
    • 4 pieces spiral bent the easy way to a 10’-6” radius (outside upper and lower stringer)
    • 1 landing section bent the easy way to a 7’-10” radius (inside landing section)
    • 1 landing section bent the easy way to a 10’-6” radius (outside landing section)
  • TS 6" x 4" x .500" WALL A500 GR B:
    • 4 pieces spiral bent to a 10’-6” radius (outside upper and lower stringer sections)
    • 1 landing section bent to a 10’-6” radius (outside landing section)
  • FB ½" x 4" A36:
    • 5 pieces rolled flat the hard way and pulled to pitch by the customer to a 122.45” radius (top and bottom plates)
    • 1 landing section bent the hard way to a 7’-10” radius
  • 2" x 2" x 3/16" ANGLE A36:
    • 8 pieces rolled leg in to a 153.56” radius
    • 2 pieces rolled leg in to an 11’-0” radius
    • 6 pieces rolled leg out to a 117.90” radius
    • 2 pieces rolled leg out to a 7’-4” radius
  • TS 1½" x 1½" x .120" WALL A513:
    • 4 pieces rolled to a 160” radius (outside handrailing)
    • 3 pieces rolled to a 120” radius (inside handrailing)
    • 1 piece rolled to a 10’-9” radius (outside handrailing at landing)
    • 1 piece rolled to a 7’-7” radius (inside handrailing at landing)

Winter Park Spiral Staircase Lobby View

Winter Park Spiral Staircase

Winter Park Spiral Staircase Close Up

Winter Park Spiral Staircase Top Down View

The careful selection and manipulation of these materials ensure that the staircase is both a structural masterpiece and a visual delight. The use of rectangular and square tube steel (TS) components, along with flat bars (FB) and angle sections, allows for the creation of smooth, continuous curves that define the staircase's elegant spiral form.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the staircase serves a practical purpose, connecting the Grand Ballroom to the Rooftop Terrace. This design not only facilitates movement within the venue but also enhances the overall guest experience by providing a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The Winter Park Events Center, with its innovative design and state-of-the-art facilities, is an ideal location for weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings. The combination of its architectural features, such as the spiral staircase, and its versatile event spaces make it a premier choice for hosting memorable events in Central Florida.

For more information or to inquire about hosting an event at the Winter Park Events Center, you can visit their official website. Photo credit: Staircrafters, Inc. 

 

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The Morgan Center for Research and Innovation at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: A New Beacon for Scientific Discovery
The Morgan Center for Research and Innovation at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: A New Beacon for Scientific Discovery

Scheduled to open its doors in 2025, the Morgan Center for Research and Innovation promises to redefine cutting-edge research in the fields of science and technology. This monumental 17-story facility is a testament to advanced architectural design and engineering, providing dedicated spaces for wet labs, genome sequencing, core facilities, mechanical infrastructure, and much more. The Morgan Center is poised to become a hub for groundbreaking discoveries, further cementing its place as a leader in the research community.

 

Architectural and Engineering Marvel

What sets the Morgan Center apart is not just its focus on innovation but also its state-of-the-art construction. The building integrates an impressive array of materials and design elements to meet the needs of modern research while embracing sustainable and forward-thinking practices. One of the key highlights of the project has been the inclusion of custom steel bending by Albina Co., Inc., showcasing the precision and expertise required for such a project.

 

Albina’s Contribution: Steel Bending Excellence

Albina Co., Inc. played a pivotal role in bringing the Morgan Center’s design to life. We supplied over 94 pieces (155,000 lbs) of 8" X 8" X .500" WALL A500 GR C structural steel, bent and cut to various dimensions and configurations. These materials form integral components of the building, including its windscreen steel, which has already been installed at the top levels.

The windscreen installation marks a critical milestone in the construction process, adding a functional and aesthetic element to the building’s design. These components not only enhance the structure’s visual appeal but also provide structural reinforcement, showcasing Albina’s ability to deliver complex, high-quality steelwork for large-scale projects. Albina’s work doesn’t stop at the top. A separate section of the Morgan Center, located closer to the lower levels, will feature ribbon steel also provided by Albina. This bent steel will add another layer of visual and structural sophistication, tying together the building’s design elements from top to bottom.

The inclusion of these custom steel designs emphasizes the Morgan Center’s commitment to blending functionality, durability, and artistry in its construction. Albina’s expertise in steel bending has enabled the project to achieve its ambitious architectural vision.

Morgan Center for Research and Innovation Children's Hospital Philadelphia

Learn More

To stay updated on the Morgan Center’s construction progress and its anticipated opening, visit the Facilities Department’s Construction Page.

Albina Co., Inc.’s contribution to the Morgan Center highlights the critical role that precision steel bending and fabrication play in modern architecture. By enabling projects like the Morgan Center, Albina continues to set the bar for quality and innovation in construction.

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