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Nichiha USA Case Study
HIGH-PROFILE COMMUNITY ROWING HOUSE CHOOSES NICHIHA
CLADDING FOR AESTHETICS AND APPEAL
When the opportunity occurred to introduce a progressive new look for the
newly constructed Austin Boathouse, Joseph LaRocca knew that he had the
perfect product solution to create an innovative design primarily for
performance rating and clean modern appearance. Located in downtown
Austin, the Austin Boathouse is the home of the Austin Rowing Club, a
non-profit organization promoting the sport of rowing in Austin, Texas. The
Austin Boathouse was a three-year high-profile project, centrally located
and surrounded by active biking and running trails, used by thousands of
residents each day.
Architect
Joseph LaRocca
GSC Architects
Austin, TX
Project Type
Product
Illumination Series
LaRocca, principal architect at GSC Architects, chose to base the project
design on the Nichiha panels because of the aesthetics and qualities of the
panels, including the modular design, sustainability of materials, clean crisp
reveals and the ability to utilize custom colors to fit the surrounding
community.
“The design of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department Boathouse
required a durable exterior material capable of withstanding weathering
effects and community wear-and-tear,” commented LaRocca. “The City of
Austin wanted a structure that made a visual statement, and that utilized
sustainable materials. In the end, the Nichiha panels hit all of the goals,
and helped create a building that the citizens of Austin will be proud
stewards of for many years to come.”
Project Features
▪ Clean, Modern Look
▪ Color Xpressions System
▪ Modularity
▪ Sustainability
▪ Durability
▪ Versatility
▪ Modified Rainscreen System
▪ Cost Savings
CHALLENGE
SOLUTION
RESULTS
To find durable, modern-looking
panels with the design aesthetics
and qualities to compliment the
surrounding community.
The Illumination Series panels provided a durable,
sustainable and versatile design, with a clean crisp
modern look and feel, complementing the current
community landscape, at the fraction of the price of
metal panels.
Nichiha was able to provide the client with
the desired look and feel to complement
the Austin Boathouse, utilizing
high-performance, and durable exterior
cladding panels.
Nichiha USA Case Study
“We love the look of the Nichiha
Panel thickness, modularity, and rainscreen approach to
reflect the image of the city and create a stand-out focal point
modern look of metal, and Nichiha was the
only manufacturer who could accomplish
environmentally-friendly.”
Joseph LaRocca
GSC Architects
wanted the clean, modern look of metal, and Nichiha was the
wanted and remain environmentally-friendly,”
stated LaRocca.
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