Sunshades in UCR School of Medicine | BŌK Modern

BŌK Modern specializes in designing and developing innovative architectural metal panel systems. BŌK Modern crafted metal Sunshades for the recently finished School of Medicine Building II in California.

Commemorating their 10th anniversary, the University of California, Riverside inaugurated the School of Medicine Building II. Designed by CO Architects and Hensel Phelps, this five-story, 90,000-square-foot facility offers collaborative spaces for students, faculty, and staff alike. The building offers an inviting outdoor plaza, featuring ample seating and lush landscaping, fostering a cohesive environment that harmonizes with surrounding structures. The architects incorporated BŌK Modern's Sunshades, which add a contemporary hint to the façade while protecting it from the sun. Additionally, BŌK Modern provided matching wall screens and stair guardrails.

Product Characteristics

BŌK Modern Sunshades are available in four distinct designs: Bracketed Sunshades, Full Height Bracketed Sunshades, Bracketless Sunshades, and Trellis Structures.

• Direct Mount Canopy: This bracket-less design is directly attached to a concrete slab using embedded Unistrut or Bok’s Universal Bracket Connection, simplifying penetrations through the waterproofing system.
• Bracketed Canopy: Available in perforated, picket-style, or solid types, this traditional design provides sun-shading or rain protection. Details minimize the appearance of brackets for a cleaner aesthetic.
• Rod and Clevis Canopy: Designed for deeper overhangs, this option extends up to 8′ from the building's face, providing larger coverage without heavy structural steel framing.

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