New Canopy Entrance at Existing Building 525 Wheatfield, Tonawanda, New York
A new exposed steel canopy and column structure provides cover from the elements while creating a formal and monumental entrance. Features include: exposed steel I beam columns, exposed concrete piers, copper pendant fixtures, exposed corrugated metal deck, turnbuckle pipe supports and cut steel letters. The ‘light industrial district’ and the adjacent railroad were inspirational in creating this elegant and sophisticated yet industrial architectural feature, “industrial elegant” is the architects description.