PDL Floor Designs

PDL Floor Designs

November

The Project

PDL Floor Designs is known for creating spaces that blend functionality and style, offering smart flooring solutions and thoughtfully designed architectural features. This month, we had the opportunity to work on a project that reflects exactly that vision, delivering sunshades and canopies that enhance both the look and usability of the space.

We installed six sunshade units, each featuring 8″ shutter blades with a rectangular plate outrigger profile, stacked flat bars for added dimension, and a matching stacked fascia, all finished in standard powder coat colors for a clean, cohesive look. To complement the sunshades, we also installed three Atlas canopies. Two of the canopies feature a 24″ fascia, while one has an 18″ fascia, all crafted from smooth bent aluminum sheets. Deck pan infills and soffits in architectural metal colors provide a modern, polished finish, with frames and fascia in an Anodized Silver powder coat finish to unify the design.

The Products

Notable AF Members

  • Jose Rivera (PM)
  • Wendy Miller (Assistant PM)
  • Jose Murilla (Superintendent)

General Contractor

Raymond Construction Inc.
3100 Research Drive, Suite 100
Richardson, TX 75082

Potm Location

PDL Floor Designs
3005 Belmeade Dr.
Carrollton, TX 75006

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MacArthur Medical Center

MacArthur Medical Center

October

The Project

This month, we’re taking a closer look at our Sunshade installation at MacArthur Medical Center, a comprehensive healthcare facility located at the Westpark Office in Euless, TX. Aiming to provide added comfort to patients, this project includes the installation of 84 sunshades featuring a 3″ shutter infill with five blades each. This setup helps manage sunlight, improves comfort inside the building, and adds a clean, modern look to the exterior.

The system uses a rectangular plate outrigger at 3″ height, paired with a 3″ shutter blade fascia for a smooth and consistent finish. Everything is coated in a Medium Bronze powder coat to ensure long-term durability and protection against weathering.

Overall, the sunshade system enhances both function and design, giving the facility a simple and efficient shading solution that blends seamlessly with the building.

Grateful to have partnered with Talley Riggins Construction Group and Hoefer Wysocki Architecture on this project. Their collaboration and support helped ensure a smooth process from planning to installation.

The Products

Notable AF Members

  • Taylor Garner
  • Jose Murilla (Superintendent)

Architectural Firm

Hoefer Wysocki Architecture
500 N Akard Street
Suite 2450
Dallas, TX 75201

General Contractor

Talley Riggins Construction Group
1217 Digital Drive
Suite 100
Richardson, TX 75081

Potm Location

MacArthur Medical Center
West Park Office
2101 Westpark Court
Euless, TX 76040

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Alvarado Junior High

Alvarado Junior High | Project of the Month

Alvarado Junior High

August

Alvarado Junior High | Project of the Month
Alvarado Junior High | Project of the Month

The Project

Alvarado Junior High, completed in 2016, was designed with sustainable longevity at its core. Huckabee Architects honored the historical style of the area by incorporating a brick façade that effectively insulates the school from the intense Texas sun. Recently enhancing this design, Arch-Fab introduced a sleek, modern element through the installation of aluminum canopies and sunshades along the Alvarado ISD building.

These striking additions are not only visually appealing but also contribute to long-term energy savings by reducing the heat load on the buildings, potentially lowering energy costs. They also provide essential sun protection for students in outdoor spaces, ensuring a comfortable environment for years to come.

Arch-Fab worked directly with Reeder Construction and Huckabee to bring this beautiful school to life.

The Products

Architectural Firm

Huckabee 
801 Cherry Street
Suite 500
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

General Contractor

Reeder Construction 
6600 Hawks Creek Avenue
Suite 200
Fort Worth, Texas 76114

Potm Location

Alvarado Junior High 
1000 N Cummings Dr
Alvarado, TX 76009

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The Josephine

The Josephine Luxury Apartments | Project of the Month

The Josephine

April

The Josephine Luxury Apartments | Project of the Month
The Josephine Luxury Apartments | Project of the Month

The Project

Nestled in San Antonio’s vibrant Tobin Hill neighborhood, The Josephine luxury apartments offer residents a luxury living experience with rooftop views, modern amenities, and enhanced outdoor architecture. This recently completed project includes custom-built shading solutions throughout the property, designed to enhance both function and form.

The installation includes two aluminum Trellis systems, one at 368 square feet supported by 6″ square tube posts and another at 802 square feet in a post-free, cantilevered design. Both were framed with 6″ members and 3″x6″ tube infills, with a rich Dark Bronze Kynar finish. Additionally, we manufactured and installed 30 Helios Canopy units, each with a 4-foot projection, smooth fascia, overhead supports, 3″x8″ gutter systems, integrated scuppers, and durable deck pan infills. Three of these units were upgraded with a soffit finish in Super Mediterranean, adding a unique visual texture to the design.

The Josephine is a great example of how thoughtful architectural elements can elevate multi-family developments. Whether you’re creating outdoor spaces for shade, style, or both, we’re here to help bring that vision to life.

This project was made possible through our collaboration with Davies Collaborative and Bartlett Cocke General Contractors.

The Products

Notable AF Members

Architectural Firm

Davies Collaborative 
107 Leland Street, Suite 1
Austin, TX 78704

General Contractor

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors 
1750 Valley View Ln
Dallas, TX 75234

Potm Location

The Josephine 
210 West Josephine St
San Antonio, TX 78212

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Mustang Court

Mustang Court Business Center | Project of the Month

Mustang Court

February

Mustang Court Business Center
Mustang Court Business Center

The Project

The development of Mustang Court reflects Brookfield Properties’ dedication to innovation and sustainability. To bring their vision to life, they sought a partner capable of providing products that align with their goals. Architectural Fabrication together with The Conlan Company and Macgregor Associates Architects, provided a range of sun control systems, designed to be both sustainable and highly customizable while maintaining visual appeal.

For this project, Arch-Fab designed and fabricated a total of 60 Custom L-Shaped Sunshades and 20 Louvered Aluminum Sunshades, which were installed across multiple buildings. The L-Shaped sunshades feature a 1′ projection with a 1″ square tube frame in a mill finish, complemented by a .50 sheet metal, wrap in an architectural metal standard color. Meanwhile, the Louvered Sunshades features a 7’2″ max projection, 6″ x 12″ tube outriggers and front fascia, and six rows of 3″ square tube infill, all finished in Standard Powder Coat Color Gloss White. Designed to enhance the buildings’ architectural appeal, they also provide effective solar control, reducing heat gain and glare.

Atlas Canopies were installed at the main entrances of all the buildings. Each canopy features a 7’2” projection, a 12′ bent aluminum fascia, a deck pan infill, and a flush seam soffit. Finished in Architectural Metal Standard Color Regal White, they also include a downspout drainage system to prevent rainwater from dripping off the edges.

One of the highlights of this project is the custom L-shaped sunshades, carefully measured and cut to fit the windows as well as the side and backdoor entrances, ensuring it matches with the building’s overall design. At the main entrances, the lower sunshades attached to the Atlas Canopies were seamlessly integrated, providing not only additional shade but also enhancing its creativity and beauty.

At Arch-Fab, we are committed to delivering top-tier architectural solutions tailored to our clients’ specific needs. Bringing this project to life wouldn’t be possible without exceptional commitment and the hard work of The Conlan Company and Macgregor Associates Architects as well as our own outstanding Arch-Fab team.

To our valued partners, The Conlan Company and Macgregor Associates Architects, we look forward to continued collaboration and future opportunities to work together.

The Products

Notable AF Members

Architectural Firm

Macgregor Associates Architects
2727 Paces Ferry Rd SE
#2-1400
Atlanta, GA 30339

General Contractor

The Conlan Company 
1501 LBJ Freeway, Suite 450
Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Potm Location

Mustang Court 
7443 Mustang Court Business Center
Southlake, TX 76092

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Hometown Dolce Phase III

Hometown Dolce Phase III | Project of the Month

Hometown Dolce Phase III

January

Hometown Dolce Phase III | Project of the Month
Hometown Dolce Phase III | Project of the Month

The Project

In collaboration with Skyrise Construction and CNK Architects, Arch-Fab delivered multi-scope shade solutions for the 9-building mixed-use development, Hometown Dolce Phase III, which includes the Sovereign Hometown Apartments, in North Richland Hills, TX. Having contributed to earlier phases of this development, Arch-Fab was able to ensure Phase III was a smooth and seamless addition.

This project exemplifies how different product models can come together to provide shade, protect the building and residents from the elements, and enhance the aesthetic of a beautifully designed space. This project feature several of Arch-Fab’s most popular products, including our Atlas and Helios canopies with full shade coverage and internal drainage systems. These units were designed with projections ranging from 4′ to 7′ to accommodate different coverage needs, and some units were notched around building corners to optimize their spatial functionality.

Upon entry of the building one retail center, an Atlas canopy was designed with a radiused fascia and frame, along with deck pan and soffit notching around the building columns, which allowed the unit to provide shade and drainage while seamlessly wrapping around the curved façade. The lower and upper levels also include louvered sunshades with 1″x3″ shutter blades, color-matched to the window mullions and other building details, creating a cohesive look.

What we’re most proud of on this project includes the complex notching around the building corners or captured units between building walls, which were carefully designed, measured, cut, and installed to wrap and fit the building perfectly. Additionally, the mitered corners on the sunshade units align seamlessly with the building corners, and the Titan canopy and sunshade hybrid units offer the perfect balance of shade and aesthetic appeal.

Pulling off this level of precision and customization would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of Skyrise Construction and CNK Architects, as well as our amazing team at Arch-Fab!

The Products

Architectural Firm

CNK Architects
3301 Airport Fwy.
Suite 220
Bedford, TX 76021

General Contractor

Skyrise Construction, LLC

Potm Location

Hometown Dolce Phase III (including the Sovereign Hometown Apartments) 6021 Parker Blvd North Richland Hills, TX 76180

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Whitlow Apartments

Whitlow Apartments | Project of the Month

Whitlow Apartments

July

Whitlow Apartments | Project of the Month

The Project

Arch-Fab recently completed a project at Whitlow Apartments in Lewisville. Working directly with GC Provident General Contractors & Architect GFF Dallas, we designed, fabricated, and installed Helios canopies on multiple buildings plus two pool Cabanas at the new complex.

Located within walking distance of Lewisville’s Old Town district, the apartments weave a bright lifestyle into the fabric of Old Town and Arch-Fab is proud to have been a part of the this new addition to the historic center.

The Products

Notable AF Members

Architectural Firm

GFF Dallas 
3030 Nowitzki Way
Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75219

General Contractor

Provident General Contractors 
10210 N. Central Expressway
Suite 212
Dallas, Texas 75231

Potm Location

Whitlow Apartments 
501 E College St
Lewisville, TX 75057

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Muse Shops at Midtown

Muse Shops at Midtown | Project of the Month

Muse Shops at Midtown

May

Muse Shops at Midtown | Project of the Month
Muse Shops at Midtown | Project of the Month

The Project

The Muse Shops at Midtown is a gorgeous retail space located adjacent to the Galleria in North Dallas. Pairing modern-day workspace options with design, dining, services and entertainment, the sophisticated mix ranges from move-in ready options to furnishings stores and crafty coffee houses, with many new openings to come.

Our stunning aluminum sunshades and standing seam awnings hang along uniquely styled storefronts, so that patrons find relief from the elements while enjoying shopping, dining, or just strolling along the tree-shaded breezeways.

Our own Nick Allen worked directly with Andres Construction and GFF Dallas to bring this stunning project to life.

The Products

Architectural Firm

GFF Dallas 
3030 Nowitzki Way
Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75219

General Contractor

Andres Construction 
3710 Rawlins Street
Dallas, TX 75219

Potm Location

Muse Shops at Midtown 
13675 Noel Road
Dallas, TX

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First Park 121

First Park 121 | Aluminum Louvered Sunshades

First Park 121

November

Project of the Month | First Park 121
Project of the Month | First Park 121

The Project

Mycon, a respected commercial contractor headquartered in Dallas, was in search of shading solutions for their project, First Park 121. Renowned for their dedication to excellence, they needed sunshade units that could enhance aesthetics and provide practicality. Leveraging our longstanding partnership and grasp of their requirements, Arch-Fab was chosen for this venture. The task necessitated a solution that flawlessly merged with the architectural design while upholding uniformity across the entire property.

In response to Mycon’s needs for First Park 121, Arch-Fab brought our expertise in shade solutions to the forefront. We conceptualized, manufactured, and installed 18 louvered sunshade units, guaranteeing that each unit precisely matched the project’s criteria and design concept. Through our louvered aluminum sunshade system, we meticulously fashioned these units to introduce dimension, personality, and outstanding performance to the building’s exterior.

This intricate process showcased our ability to tailor our sunshade system, offering adaptability in airfoil blade sizes, finishes, and structural support choices. Our end-to-end approach, spanning from design to installation, ensured a smooth implementation that aligned seamlessly with Mycon’s anticipations.

The Products

Architectural Firm

Alliance Architects 
1600 N. Collins Boulevard
Suite 1000
Richardson, Texas 75080

General Contractor

Mycon General Contractors  17311 Dallas Parkway Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75248

Potm Location

First Park 121
2051 Midway Road
Lewisville, TX 75056

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Benchmark Bank

Picture of Benchmark Bank with Arch-Fab Louvered Sunshades.

Benchmark Bank

August

Benchmark Bank | Project of the Month
Benchmark Bank | Project of the Month

The Project

Rogers O’Brien Construction, a prominent name in innovative construction, approached us with a distinctive challenge for their latest project. Partnering with the esteemed architectural firm Good Fulton & Farrell (GFF), they sought to create a visually captivating element for the Benchmark Bank.

The aim was to enhance the building’s aesthetic appeal while providing partial sunshade. Our relationship with Rogers O’Brien and our close partnership with GFF positioned us as the ideal collaborator to meet their unique requirements.

We conceptualized, designed, fabricated, and meticulously installed a Louvered System for the Benchmark Bank project. We adapted our louvered sunshade product to create a striking visual feature that extended up the building’s exterior and onto the roof. This innovative system seamlessly blended form and function, adding depth and character to the structure while providing practical sun protection.

Our collaboration with GFF on the Benchmark Bank project was an embodiment of our commitment to excellence and innovation. With a shared dedication to pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional results, our partnership thrived. As a result, the Louvered System we provided not only met the aesthetic and functional requirements of the project but also contributed to the bank’s identity as a distinguished architectural landmark.

The synergy between Arch-Fab, Rogers O’Brien Construction, and GFF underscored our ability to translate visionary concepts into tangible, remarkable structures.

The Products

Architectural Firm

Good Fulton & Farrell Architects 
1701 River Run
Suite 800
Fort Worth, TX 76107

General Contractor

Rogers-O’Brien Construction 
1901 Regal Row
Dallas, TX 75235

Potm Location

Benchmark Bank
5958 Royal Lane
Dallas, TX 75230

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