Designed for Performance, Value, Sustainability and Aesthetics
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The Aesthetic Versatility
of Modern Parking Structures
NORR Limited & Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
PARKING STRUCTURES
Designed for Performance, Value, Sustainability and Aesthetics
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Toronto Pearson International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 1
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Human scale
incorporated
into design
with the use of
form liners.
Toronto Pearson International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 1
Toronto Pearson International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 1
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Detailed
custom
architectural
form liner.
Toronto Pearson International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 1
The exterior Facades are composed of a blend of white and grey architectural precast panels in combination with aluminium screening.
Toronto Pearson International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 1
Precast panel with form liner in production.
Toronto Pearson International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 1
Toronto Pearson International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 1
Toronto Pearson International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 1
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Halifax International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 2
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Custom form
liner design
allowed for
punched
openings in a
structural
shearwall.
Halifax International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 2
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The form liner
and exposed
aggregate
provides for an
interesting
architectural
treatment.
Halifax International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 2
“Clean” form
liners provided
for a smooth
perimeter
finish to the
garage picture
window.
Halifax International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 2
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Custom form
liner in
production.
Halifax International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 2
Construction
of the shear
walls with
punched
openings.
Halifax International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 2
Halifax International Airport Parking Garage
Case Study - 2
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GO Aurora Parking Garage
Case Study - 3
Precast panel with form liner in production.
GO Aurora Parking Garage
Case Study - 3
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GO Aurora Parking Garage
Case Study - 3
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GO Aurora Parking Garage
Case Study - 3
890 Parking Spaces5 Levels10 Months From Project Start to Opening
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GO Cooksville Parking Garage
Case Study - 4
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GO Cooksville Parking Garage
Case Study - 4
GO Cooksville Parking Garage
Case Study - 4
GO Cooksville Parking Garage
Case Study - 4
GO Cooksville Parking Garage
Case Study - 4
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Why chose Precast / Prestress?
From the sketch
…to the
precast
concrete
complete wall.
At the start,
there is
the idea.
How to develop
that onto the
building?
?
At the start,
there is
the idea.
How to develop
that onto the
building?
?
CAD drawings
are
developed.
These are
converted
to 3D models
for
approval.
Drawings are
converted
to CNC
software
CNC Milling
machines work
24 hours a day
cutting the
design onto
timber to give
perfect replica.
CNC work
completion.
The master
model surface
is sealed.
To create large
panels several
parts can be
joined
together.
Master mould
is framed.
Constant
quality checks
ensure perfect
results.
Finished
master is
sprayed or
brush coated
with release
agent.
Liquid
Polyurathane
Rubber is
poured onto
the master and
allowed to self
level avoiding
air entrapment.
Back surface is
leveled.
After 24 hours
the liner can be
removed.
A tube is used
to roll the liner
and avoid
stress to the
new liner.
Before the
liners are
delievered final
QC checks are
made
The liners are
cut to size.
Liners are
glued to the
production
table.
Form liner
Glue
Production table
Release Agent
is applied and
allowed to dry.
Now precast
concrete
casting can
start.
Concrete
Stripping wax
Production Table
So from the
simple
sketch…
From simple
patterns…
…combine
materials
Precast
Concrete &
glass
From natural
surrounding....
From Everyday
Materials…
Unbelievable,
but… Precast
Concrete!
One off
designs
Unbelievable
but… Precast
Concrete!
Design is re-
created
And casted in
Precast
Concete
History is
preserved.
Sunscreen
elements
from Precast
Concrete.
Sunscreen
elements from
Precast GFRC.
Photo
Engraving
Form-liners
A picture is
changed into
256 shades of
gray.
The computer
coverts the info
in a CAD
milling
programme.
…No paint
here,
Just shadow.
Creating Images on
Precast Concrete
using Surface
Retarders
Photo concrete
slides are
special plastic
films treated
with a Precast
Concrete
Surface
Retarder
Photo- Precast Concrete
Sheets do not require
Release Agent
…the firms
emblem
Permanantly in
Precast
Concrete
Precast
Concrete
Stains
Benefits of choosing
stain:-
• Penetrating - will
NOT mask surface
texture
• Water Repellent
• Durable
• 25 year Warranty
• Water-Based
• Low VOC Content
• No peeling, fading
or frequent
maintenance
• Mould and Fungus
Resistant
Easy Application
Roller/Brush on-
site or precast
manufacturing
appied
Entire building
can be stained
in as little as a
few days
Or
Even better
done on a
controlled
Environment
A long-term
maintenance
solution for
property
owners
Thank You
QuestionsNORR Limited
& Canadian Precast
Prestressed Concrete Institute