Zeal Lofts: Fabricated Balconies, Canopies & Railings
Client Owner: Vibrant Cities
Architect: Jackson | Main Architecture.
Structure Engineering: Rice Engineering
Zeal Lofts, located in Portland, Oregon, is a 6-story congregate housing development featuring 210 modern apartments, 4,500 square feet of commercial space, and 35 shared residential kitchens. The project prioritizes affordability and sustainability, integrating LEED consulting services and resort-style amenities, including two courtyards, a rooftop deck, a lounge, a fitness center, and a dog washing station.
Fabricated Balconies: StateCraft Architectural Fabricators designed and fabricated the balconies, canopies, and courtyard railings, ensuring a seamless blend of aesthetics and structural durability. The balconies feature a custom aluminum railing system with full-height glass panels, powder-coated for longevity. A welded steel C-channel frame was galvanized and powder-coated to prevent corrosion, while the vinyl decking system adds resilience. The balconies were engineered with a tie-rod and knife plate mounting system to withstand the high wind loads specific to the site.
The canopies, available in eleven different sizes, incorporate a tie-rod and knife plate mounting system for stability. They are constructed with welded steel frames that have been galvanized and powder-coated for durability. Angled glass panels were incorporated to direct water away from the building, enhancing both function and aesthetics.
The courtyard railings feature a custom aluminum design with glass panel infills, tailored to fit site-specific conditions. Each railing was fabricated to align seamlessly with the architectural vision of Zeal Lofts, maintaining consistency across the development.
All fabricated elements underwent meticulous powder coating, matched to an RAL standard and approved by the architect. Due to variations between site measurements and architectural drawings, every component required custom fitting, ensuring precision in installation.
The project has gone through many challenges, but with the contributions of the owner, construction manager, general contractor, and other great partners, it successfully came to completion.
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