aloft Airport Hotel, A Vision of W Hotels

Buffalo, New York

Architect: 3di Architecture

General Contractor: Kulback's Construction, Inc.

Size: 90,000 Sq. Ft. 153 luxurious, Loft-like rooms on 6 floors

Project Type: State-of-the art Specialty Select Brand Hotel

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Challenge

  • Keeping the construction of a six story, state of the art, Specialty Select Brand hotel on schedule during a Buffalo, NY winter.

Solution

  • Using the SHIELD™ curtain walls comprised of 6 inches solid EPS insulation and cold formed steel framing allowed the building to get closed in quickly.

Result

  • Sub trades were able to complete their work more efficiently in comfort sheltered from the brutal Buffalo winter.
  • Project was completed and opened on schedule despite the weather.