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| LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER CITRUS HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA This project is a 140,000 square foot home improvement center with a 27, 000 square foot garden center. Requirements of this project were that it be in the tradition of other Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers, be durable and low maintenance, yet satisfy the Planning Commission requirement that it have an aesthetic quality to blend with the surrounding downtown shopping area known as “The Market Place.” Concrete masonry block units were chosen because of their durability, low maintenance and ease of construction. With the utilization of 12-inch concrete masonry block, the need of pilaster was eliminated. The primary block used is an integral color split-face block with three horizontal bans of different color precision block and a 3-foot 4-inch high base of center scored block, which also accents the columns around the garden center. The cornice band around the perimeter of the building is another integral color of split-face concrete masonry block. In addition, there are six 10-foot by 10-foot patterns of accent block strategically placed around the perimeter to break up the long horizontal expanses of block. Among other elements of the building are the 143 skylights thoughout the building for energy efficient natural light. The roof is a long-span panelized roof system over metal joists, with a durable single ply roofing membrane. The final outside touch is the front entrance canopy combination of EIFS and concrete masonry block with metal studs and a tile roof. ARCHITECT: Nadel Architects, Inc. Roy E. Coleman OWNER: Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse, Inc. |
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