Owned by Simon Property Group, Del Amo Fashion Center is a 2.3-million-square-feet shopping mall in the U.S. Under the supervision of general contractor Whiting-Turner, the mall underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. The project consisted of remodeling the mall’s north end, now dubbed the Fashion Wing. As part of the renovation, CRL–U.S. Aluminum supplied railing and storefront systems to augment the Fashion Wing’s performance attributes and safety features.
Conceptualized by architectural firm 5+design, the Fashion Wing incorporates GRS TAPER-LOC Glass Railing from CRL. The glass railing system was installed by ISEC, and lines the interior perimeter to create a more secure shopping experience for visitors. The application features a custom bent base shoe designed to accommodate the curved glass used to produce the visuals and transparency. The railing system is also used inside the anchor Nordstrom store, and was installed by Giroux Glass. The dry-glazed GRS System for monolithic tempered glass is an ICC-ES approved glass railing system.
The Fashion Wing consists of retail establishments including Kate Spade, Hugo Boss, Guess, Michael Kors, and Victoria’s Secret. Because Del Amo Fashion Center is a busy shopping center, the retail stores required storefront systems that would perform well under constant use, while delivering all-glass aesthetics. Many utilize the DRS Door Rail System from CRL as a solution.
The DRS Door Rail System features patented Wedge-Lock dry glaze technology that holds glass panels in place. In addition, it allows for glass adjustments on the field for versatility. Various storefronts are also equipped with CRL Door Patch Fittings and Ladder Pulls. The H&M and Swarovski storefronts are outfitted with the CRL SPS Stacking Partition System. Together with the DRS Door Rail System, they present large openings with no obstructions, creating an all-glass setting.
“Our systems are engineered and tested to perform under heavy use so they were a good fit for the Del Amo Fashion Center renovation,” said Chris Hanstad, vice president of architectural hardware at CRL. “Designers wanted to create an open-air concept. We were happy to provide glazing solutions that helped achieve this goal.”
The Fashion Wing of the Del Amo Fashion Center is now open for the public to enjoy. For more information on CRL glass railing systems, call (800) 421-6144 extension 7730. For information on door rails, patch fittings, and ladder pulls, call (800) 421-6144 extension 7700. You may also visit crl-arch.com.