Architect Uses Unique Metal Concept to Design New Steel Manufacturing Facility

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First Facility Will Manufacture the Building Materials to Build the Second Facility

Prescott, Ariz. – When Douglas Stroh, principal of Stroh Architecture, was awarded the job to design a new manufacturing facility for Quail Run Building Materials in the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s Santa Cruz Commerce Center, he knew he had unique opportunity. Quail Run, which has outgrown its current Phoenix location and is now owned by Ak-Chin, manufactures cold-formed steel building products utilizing only mill-certified prime steel. Stroh knew he could integrate these components into the design of the new plant.
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Set to break ground in the spring 2014, the new 50,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility will incorporate custom-designed rusted horizontal “zigzag” steel wall panels, powder coated steel plate wall panels, woven steel perimeter fencing, and metal studs all manufactured by Quail Run. Additionally, the exterior envelope features insulated metal wall panels and an MR-24 roof system. The south facing roof of the production area is designed to support a photovoltaic power plant in the near future. The integrated sustainable design, created by Stroh, utilizes pre-engineered metal building technology designed by Bunger Steel of Phoenix, Arizona.

Santa Cruz Commerce Center is the largest, fully improved commercial/ industrial property in the City of Maricopa area. Located in Pinal County, between the cities of Maricopa and Casa Grande, with close proximity to Phoenix and Tucson, the Commerce Center is within easy reach of ready labor pools, major thoroughfares, and the newly renamed and renovated Ak-Chin Regional Airport (formerly Phoenix Regional Airport). Leasing inquiries for the Commerce Center can be directed to Phil Entz, 520-568-3246, and more information can be found at leaseakchin.com.

About Stroh Architecture, Inc.
Stroh Architecture, Inc. originated in 1987 and has been based in Prescott, Arizona since 1992. Principal Douglas Stroh offers 39 years of professional architectural design experience.  The firm has successfully completed numerous projects for public sector clients as well as private entities. In addition, the award-winning firm has a substantial portfolio of metal industrial projects. Stroh Architecture, Inc. is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and designs all of its projects to incorporate as many sustainable elements as feasible per the client’s approval. More information can be found at stroharchitecture.com.