This 106′ diameter, 68 foot high dome utilizes CST’s dome system. The dome covers an OMNI*MAX theater and is clad with a unique paneling system. The pre-fabricated wood panels are unique in that they form a double layer system that is curved on the outside surface and flat on the inside surface. The outstanding advantage […]
This 19′ foot diameter spherical dome – The Fireball – was one of the most unusual design challenges for the CST Team. The standard multi-segmented 2-frequency dome geometry was modified into a spherical form – the struts and cap strip were roll-formed and the acrylic panels were drawn over this spherical form. The panels were […]
CST worked on the design and fabrication of the scoreboard for the American Airlines Arena project for the new state of the art sports facility in Miami, Florida. The scoreboard support structure comprises of two concentric geodesic spheres. There are 145 4″ aluminum roll-formed tubes, which are structurally connected to the inner and outer sphere. […]
Marriott has renovated an existing hotel in the heart of downtown Miami. The renovation includes adding exterior arched canopies that were supplied by CST to cover the entryways. The canopies were a design build contract due to the complexities of the retrofit application. CST had proposed two options for the project, but the client ultimately […]
The new U. S. Post Office at Miami International Airport features Conservatek’s Geo*Hub system – both inside and out. Throughout this state-of-the-art automated facility, our Geo*Hub system is used with a 10′ x 10′ module size. The entire roof 70,000 square Client: U. S. Postal Service, Miami, FL Architect: Glenn Allen Buff, Miami, FL Contractor: […]
MTO Shahmaghsoudi Virginia Center project uses a trapezoidal dome structure to add signature to their building in Great Falls, Virginia. The dome consists of a 16-face geometry with 4-divisions covering an area of 2,495.7 square feet of surface area. The 43.9′ diameter, 17.67′ high dome is constructed with drop in insulated plywood panels to create […]
The Naples Museum of Art features two CST structures. One structure is an Omni*Hub spaceframe dome which is a little less than 1/4 of a sphere with an approximate 45′ radius and clad with glass lites. The second structure is a pyramid topping the building with trapezoidal glass panes. Client: Naples Museum of Art, Naples, […]
The Freedom Forum in Arlington, Virginia features a 67′ diameter structure that encloses a 220-seat dome theater. The dome is a trapezoidal geometry and has drop-in plywood panels to meet the acoustical and theatrical needs of the theater. The dome is the major signature structure of this museum, tilted at an angle; the dome overhangs […]
The North American Life Center building has over 3,500 square feet of metallic gold finished Omni*Hub spaceframe with a South exposure to create a large glazed atrium. There are 6 additional horizontal spaceframe trusses to support the end wall vertical glazing. The atrium is a key to the center design to bring in the much […]
The Palace of God is a religious center for the Tien Tao group. The golden dome of this building expresses the Tien Tao beliefs. The golden sphere symbolizes Tao, the absolute truth of the universe, perfection of the true self and the mother of nature. This beautiful form is a 66′ diameter, 58.9′ high golden […]