Auditorium Seating & Bleachers | Project Spotlight

Project Spotlight: Trinity Church International

June 22, 2018 by

Who:Trinity Church InternationalWhere:Lake Worth, FLObjective:Renovate the sanctuary seating by replacing the existing pews with new Irwin Seating Citation chairs.Summary of Work:After a review process by the church, Steve Ward and Associates was selected to provide Irwin Seating Citation chairs to replace the existing pews. The owner selected our “armless center standard” option which provides a sleek look while maintaining a traditional pew feel.The unique … Read More

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Project Spotlight: Schwan Cosmetics

June 22, 2018 by

Who: Schwan Cosmetics Where: Murfreesboro, TN Objective: Serve as the lab planner/consultant and lab furnishings provider for the owner and design team to aid in Cosmolab’s move from Lewisburg, TN to a new state of the art facility in Murfreesboro, TN Summary of Work: We worked closely with the users and the design team to plan the lab spaces and the lab equipment within … Read More

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Project Spotlight: Drysdale Field Baseball Stadium

June 22, 2018 by

Where: Drysdale Field, Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida Objective: Replace the old premium seating at the stadium with new seating from Irwin Seating Company. Summary of Work: We replaced the premium seating section reserved for donors and season ticket holders with Irwin Seating’s Senator chairs. To give the stadium a signature feeling, we helped design the large “F” that is formed by … Read More

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Project Spotlight: Freedom Hall Civic Center

June 22, 2018 by

Recently, we started on our part of the multi-million dollar renovation of Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, TN. Freedom Hall is a multi-purpose facility that hosts concerts and sporting events. One of the main attractions this fall is East Tennessee State University’s Buccaneer basketball. Our part of this project includes replacing 5,100 chairs which are roughly 40 years … Read More

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Project Spotlight: University of Tennessee’s Clement Hall

June 22, 2018 by

Clement Hall is a dormitory on the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Built in 1956 the structure then accommodated 236 students. An expansion in 1963 upped its capacity to 450. Today, Clement Hall houses 698 students on 8 floors in double occupancy suites. We assisted with the remodel of this historic University of Tennessee building which was completed in 2015. When architects, Adams Craft Herz Walker, planned the revamp of the residence hall, they wanted to modernize the design. However, they faced a … Read More

Healthcare

How to Save Time on Your Next Hospital Construction Project

June 22, 2018 by

If there’s anything you need more of during any construction project, it’s time. No matter what type of project you are working on, time is most always against you. Finding a way to decrease production time without sacrificing quality or safety is a difficult balance. We have a solution that will decrease construction time. It is also budget friendly. The … Read More

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5 Features of the forWard Headwall System

June 22, 2018 by

Hospital Headwall systems are growing in popularity in the healthcare industry, and for good reason. The forWard® Headwall System is incredibly efficient to install and maintain, it aids with consistency and ease of use for hospital staff, and it offers patients a little piece of home through its custom design capabilities. All of this enhances patient care while improving the efficiency of hospital … Read More

Design

3 Cost-Effective Ways to Keep Commercial Design Interesting

June 22, 2018 by

Design sets the tone for any environment. The right auditorium seating changes the way concertgoers enjoy a performance or the way a community experiences a sporting event. Likewise, high-quality wall panel systems unify style, structure, and brand identity in key spaces such as corporate, education, and healthcare facilities. Before implementing a design, however, it’s imperative to understand how that vision … Read More

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Designing Medical Facilities that Improve the Patient Experience

June 22, 2018 by

When designing and constructing any scientific, medical, or educational establishment, it’s important to achieve a balance between practical layout, streamlined usability, and great aesthetics. If done correctly, these elements will come together to create a truly effective space. In the case of healthcare facilities in particular, it’s critical that the space be created with the patient as the primary focus. … Read More

Auditorium Seating & Bleachers

Bleachers and Platform Seating: Does it Have to be All or Nothing?

June 22, 2018 by

During the summer of 2014, Steve Ward & Associates worked with the Greenback School in Greenback, TN, to create a seating solution for the school’s gym and auditorium. The proposed options needed to be not only cost-effective but serve the varied needs of these multi-use spaces while conserving square footage for maximum utility as well. Working alongside the architect overseeing this … Read More

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