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Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth VA
Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth VA
Community College’s in America are fastly becoming institutions where emerging fields of study are first introduced at affordable prices. As the nations community college enrollment explodes the architecture and design community works hard to accommodate the needs of such projects. Burt Hill Architects in Washington D.C. have worked with David Allen Company on many projects. The goal for Burt Hill is always to optimize every aspect of design with performance while minimizing compromises.The Tidewater Community College was a project with over 30,000 sq/ft. of public space. Burt Hill initiated the design with a desire to integrate public spaces with the various building functions, and to create a smooth transition between them. The building lobbies and corridors incorporate a mix of white terrazzo with bands of grey and black. The distinction between colors works to emphasize seating areas, entry alcoves, and intersections within the space. The versatility and growing trend of custom terrazzo logos is showcased at each of the entrances into the school. The focal point of the project is a sculptural element, which was designed at the base of the pre-cast epoxy terrazzo monumental staircase. The sculpture intent was to both project horizontal seating at multiple levels as well as act as an ADA barrier in lieu of using handrails underneath the stairs. The sculpture framework once again called on the expertise of David Allen Company to execute an artistic installation of poured in place epoxy terrazzo. The challenges to grind and polish edges and get into tight spaces required the technicians to work with a full assortment of hand grinding tools. The work was designed knowing the capability of The David Allen Company. The sculpture was performed to the David Allen Company standard of excellence and serves as a public showcase of functional art in architecture.
CONTACT: Terry Preston
919-821-7100
terrypreston@davidallen.com
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Halifax Health Medical Center: France Tower, Daytona Beach FL
Halifax Health Medical Center: France Tower, Daytona Beach FL
Named for the First Family of NASCAR, the “France” Tower is a 10-story addition to the Halifax Health Medical Center campus in Daytona Beach Florida. With over 180 new state-of-the-art private patient rooms the France Tower boasts the states largest Emergency Department.Epoxy terrazzo was selected as the flooring material of choice for the beautiful new main lobby on the ground floor, as well as all of the lobby and waiting spaces on all ten floors of the bed tower. Terrazzo was also used in the monumental staircase. The pre-cast stair treads and risers were a considered a necessary addition to maintain the low cost to maintain the facility. The floor design originated from the pressed ceiling pattern found in the hospital’s original lobby, constructed in the Spanish-Moorish style, in 1928. The geometric interpretation of the Moorish pattern is supports the architecture of the space. The 4-color design was created by the interplay and overlap of squares, and rotated squares of different scales. Each terrazzo color compliments some aspect of the overall interior color palette.
There are plans to continue to use terrazzo because of its beautiful appearance and durability. The hospital would like to one day knit the entire campus aesthetics’ together and believe that terrazzo is one of the best way’s to accomplish the desired effect.
CONTACT: Terry Preston
919-821-7100
terrypreston@davidallen.com
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The Renaissance Academy, Virginia Beach VA
The Renaissance Academy, Virginia Beach VA
The Renaissance Academy is an alternative education center located in Virginia Beach that combines middle school with high school. The project qualifies for LEED silver accreditation. As the architects of RRMM were designing this school they felt that with the focus on sustainability epoxy terrazzo was the obvious option for flooring. The customary specification of corridors, lobbies, and cafeteria was extended to include all classrooms. In this case that meant over 180,000 total square feet of epoxy terrazzo making The Renaissance Academy the largest terrazzo installation in a school in The David Allen Companies 90 year history.The project design is one that was taken from the “De Stijl” (The Style) Dutch Art Movement in the 1920’s, which incorporates primary colors, and simplified visual compositions in the vertical and horizontal directions. The Piet Modrian influence is represented throughout the building where geometric intersecting forms fill the corridors with subtle color and oversized shapes. Neutral field colors with accents in teal, green, yellow, and orange were selected to help create cheerful, yet relaxed learning environment. Divider strips were used to accomplish the artistic goals of the project by forming rectangles and circles that compliment the vertical form use on the walls in windows. Overall the epoxy terrazzo flooring helped to bring together the cohesive atmosphere for the students and facility.
The David Allen Company showed why it’s the leader in the terrazzo industry by installing The Renaissance Academy’s terrazzo flooring at the highest standard with great time efficiency.
CONTACT: Terry Preston
919-821-7100
terrypreston@davidallen.com
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UNC Lineberger Cancer Facility, Chapel Hill NC
UNC Lineberger Cancer Facility, Chapel Hill NC
The UNC Lineberger Cancer Facility is the most recent in the line of top tier research and medical facilities to be added to the UNC Chapel Hill University campus. Zimmer, Gunsul, and Frasca Architects out of Seattle WA worked to design a Cancer facility that incorporates human understanding and honors the qualities of the facilities primary function. The design team selected terrazzo flooring early in the projects design based on it’s enduring quality, low maintenance requirements, and versatility in complimenting the special concept of the design. Additionally, terrazzo has performed wonderfully in health care facilities across the board only adding to its appeal.The interior design team was very pleased with the range of colors available through utilizing a variety of glass, marble, and mother of pearl chips. The large scale curvilinear floor design compliments the building’s lines as well as the other interior finishes. Terrazzo flooring helped maintain the commitment to environmentally responsible design by incorporating organic materials. The David Allen Company was exemplary in the support provided regarding color, product selection, as well as sample and mock-up preparation. David Allen Companies trade expertise continued through the entire installation process thoroughly satisfying both the design team as well as the owner.
CONTACT: Terry Preston
919-821-7100
terrypreston@davidallen.com
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Phil Halcomb of the DAC D.C. office presents the Capital Chapter of the MS Society with the proceeds from the David Allen Company MS Golf Outing.
The 2010 MS David Allen Company Golf Outing is great success!
Washington D.C. (October 2010)
Washington — The 2010 David Allen Company Multiple Sclerosis Golf Outing was able to generate $54,000 as donations to the National Capital Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The funds will help assist the many thousands of people with MS and their families living throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. These individuals rely on the National Capital Chapter for support in a variety of areas, including programs, counseling, advocacy, equipment loans, and education. The contribution from this year's tournament may help underwrite a local education program on symptom management, provide a few hours of respite for a family caregiver, or pay one month’s rent for a family in crisis due to the expenses that MS can bring.David Allen Company had a tremendous amount of support this year including very strong support from our top sponsors including Laticrete International, Dal-Tile Corp, T&M Supply Company, Charlie Bates and Andy Budd along with the National Capitol Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and many others. We also had incredible donations for raffle prizes.
ABOUT THE DAVID ALLEN COMPANY MS GOLF OUTING
If you would like to participate in or support the 2011 David Allen Company/MS Golf Outing which will be held on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club in Gainesville, Virginia contact the Washington D.C. office of the David Allen Company.CONTACT: Philip Halcomb, Susan Allen or Lesley Dean 703-690-4422
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Robert Roberson, David Allen Company CEO presents the 2011 David Allen Company Scholarship to Architectural Student Matthew Petr.
David Allen Company presents 16th Annual Design School Scholarship
Raleigh, N.C. (January 5, 2012)
RALEIGH — For the past 16 years David Allen Company has awarded a $5,000 scholarship to a gifted and promising architectural student at the North Carolina State University College of Architecture. The Dean of the college makes the selection to either a graduate or an undergraduate student.Robert Roberson, Chairman and CEO of the Company, presented the 2011 award to Matthew Petr, who has been identified by the Design School faculty as a promising leader in architecture.
David Allen Company has a long history of promoting the use of tile, marble and terrazzo through its relationship with and support of architectural and design schools. With offices in Raleigh, NC; Washington, DC; Columbia SC; and Miami, FL, the company is celebrating its 92nd year in 2012.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Terry J. Preston, Administrative Manager
David Allen Company
919-821-7100 Fax: 919-232-2705
terrypreston@davidallen.com
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Don Scott
Don Scott, President of David Allen Company, Wins National Lifetime Achievement Award
Raleigh, N.C. (September 23, 2009)
RALEIGH — Don Scott, president of David Allen Company in Raleigh, N.C., was formally inducted into the National Tile Contractors Association’s Ring of Honor on Friday, September 18, 2009, during ceremonies held as part of the 2009 Total Solutions conference at the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX. Those recognized for this lifetime achievement award have made outstanding contributions to the ceramic tile, stone and allied products industries throughout long and distinguished careers.Scott has served the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, as 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President, President, and Chairman of the Board, as well as Chairman of the NTCA Technical Committee. He has also served the industry as chairman of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 108 Standards Committee and Chairman of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to the International Standards Organization (ISO) TC-189, as well as a member of the Tile Council of North America’s Handbook Committee.
Scott’s career spans 40 years at David Allen Company. He started as a parttime estimator in 1969 on his summer vacation as a teacher. He decided to stay and, through the years, has been a project manager, department manager, vice president of operations, and, in 1999, became the president of David Allen Company, the nation’s largest tile, marble, and terrazzo contractor.
ABOUT DAVID ALLEN COMPANY
Founded in 1920 by gifted stonemason David G. Allen, the David Allen Company will soon celebrate 90 years of excellence in stone, terrazzo, and tile craftsmanship. Chairman and CEO Robert Roberson, who has been with the company since 1957, credits the company's continued success with the ideals Allen himself fostered and the company's stable and knowledgeable management team.Many of the company's craftsmen are second and third-generation employees at their art, while many of its general contractor customers have been doing business with the company for 50-75 years. Says Roberson, "We are now doing business with the third generation - the grandchildren of construction company founders I first met in the ‘50s."
David Allen Company, the nation’s premier contractor for marble, granite, terrazzo and tile installations, is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., with branch offices in Washington, D.C; Miami, Fla.; and Columbia, S.C.
ABOUT NTCA
Organized and chartered in 1947, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a non-profit trade association serving every segment of the industry, and is recognized as the largest and most respected tile contractors association in the world.CONTACT: Terry Preston
919-821-7100
terrypreston@davidallen.com
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NTCA
David Allen Company Inducted into the National Tile Contractors Association’s Elite Five Star Program
Raleigh, N.C. (October 28, 2009)
RALEIGH — The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, has announced that David Allen Company, headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., is among a select group of newly recognized contractors inducted into the NTCA Five Star Program. Companies receiving this honor demonstrate a commitment to training, service, quality, superior job performance and safety. This elite program was created by the NTCA Board of Directors as a way to recognize member companies of the association that have achieved a proven track record of excellence in their trade. A panel of experts in the industry selects the Five Star tile and stone contractors.This select group has documented their commitment to quality tile installations with recommendations from customers, suppliers and peers; participation in continuing education and training programs; sustaining an active safety program; taking part in educational seminars and events; and maintaining active membership with NTCA.
ABOUT NTCA
Organized and chartered in 1947, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a non-profit trade association serving every segment of the industry, and is recognized as the largest and most respected tile contractors association in the world.CONTACT: Terry Preston
919-821-7100
terrypreston@davidallen.com
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Martin Howard
Martin Howard, Vice President, David Allen Company, Appointed to NTCA Board of Directors
Raleigh, N.C. (October 28, 2009)
RALEIGH — Martin Howard, vice president at David Allen Company in Raleigh, N.C., has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world. As a highly regarded expert and consultant in the technical aspects of tile and stone, he also serves on the NTCA Technical Committee.Howard presently oversees the Tile and Estimating Divisions at David Allen Company. He has more than 27 years’ experience in the construction industry, ranging from construction loan administration to general contracting, and 18 years in David Allen Company management. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Appalachian State University and has had management responsibilities in every area of David Allen Company’s tile and marble operation.
ABOUT NTCA
Organized and chartered in 1947, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a non-profit trade association serving every segment of the industry, and is recognized as the largest and most respected tile contractors association in the world.CONTACT: Terry Preston
919-821-7100
terrypreston@davidallen.com
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