The International Architecture Awards is one of the world’s foremost international awards programmes for distinguished buildings, landscapes, architecture and urbanism. Established in 2004 by the Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, the awards aim to recognise excellent architecture from a global point of view.
Recently, a number of standout buildings maintained by CoxGomyl’s facade access solutions were awarded within three significant categories: Mixed Use Buildings, Exposition Centres and Restoration and Renovations. As a leading global provider of premium facade access solutions, CoxGomyl will facilitate the maintenance of these award-winning buildings for many years to come, drawing on over 60 years of experience within the industry.
Winner: Hengqin International Finance Centre, China
At the centre of the Pearl River Delta region, the Hengqin International Finance Centre stands at 336.7 metres, splitting into four distinct peaks to symbolise the convergence of the major cities within the Pearl River Delta: Zhuhai, Macau, Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Effective maintenance of this landmark building is essential to its role as a focal point of the city. CoxGomyl rose to the challenge with four identical 5000 Series Building Maintenance Units, installed on each of the four corners of the roof and hidden beneath a helipad. For panel repair and replacement tasks, each BMU is equipped with a 450 kg capacity glass-handling unit.
Winner: Al Wasl Plaza, United Arab Emirates
CoxGomyl was entrusted with overcoming the numerous challenges presented by the Al Wasl Plaza Trellis, the focal centrepiece of Expo 2020 Dubai for its 200 participants and an estimated 20 million visitors. The unique dome trellis structure, spanning 130 metres and reaching 67 metres in height, was designed to represent the Expo 2020 Dubai logo. CoxGomyl’s expert team developed a highly engineered track system for an extensive traversing gantry system designed to meet the specific requirements of this project and help safeguard the structure against future wear.
Winner: 1271 Avenue of the Americas, USA
In 1959, New York City’s 1271 Avenue of the Americas became the first of four new towers, later expanding into the iconic Rockefeller Center. The building is now an important historic part of the American built environment. Reaching 587 feet (179 metres), the iconic green glass facade is a vibrant part of New York City life.
CoxGomyl was entrusted with developing and executing a carefully considered facade access solution when it became clear that a modern new facade access system was required to protect the historic building as it was restored. CoxGomyl considered all of the unique requirements of installation on an existing structure within a tight timeframe, developing a comprehensive system encompassing two Building Maintenance Units.
CoxGomyl is the chosen facade access maintenance provider for many of the world’s most recognisable and architecturally significant buildings. Contact us to learn more.
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