Kennedy Space Center
Architectural curved glass and metal railing, custom fabrications.
- Location
- Merritt Island
Poma created another high profile for the decorative railing package on the Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. This included coordination, furnishing and installation of custom railings with multiple radii, angles and elevations – both inside and outside the building. The railings are located in hight traffic goes areas and will be seen by millions of park visitors each year. Scope of Work: Design, fabrication and installation of custom stair rails, guardrails and handrails including: perforated stainless steel rail along sloping curved entry ramp curbs; perforated aluminum rail along curved spectator balcony; stainless steel glass rail along sloping curved shuttle viewing platform; custom aluminum light fixtures; custom glass safety guards; aluminum simulated gantry framing. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex is a new construction project, designed by PGAV Architects and built by Whiting Turner.
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Poma performed very well on this challenging, high-profile project. Whiting-Turner would recommend Poma and would not hesitate to contract with Poma for future services.
Jay Cochran, Whiting-TurnerKennedy Space CenterProject: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Owner: Kennedy Space Center Contractor: Whiting Turner Architect: PGAV Architects Location: Merritt Island, FL Contract Value: $528,000
What clients say
All testimonials →“POMA knocked it out of the park for us at Sovereign Condominium, a 50-story luxury high-rise in the heart of Buckhead, Georgia. The infinity rail system brought tremendous value and unobstructed views!”
“Poma’s work and expertise on Ascent St. Pete resulted in a finished product that went above and beyond. We look forward to working with them on more projects!”
Coleridge AaronAssociate, R2L Architects · 2023Ascent St. Pete →“You guys did a great job fabricating and installing this project for KVC Constructors Inc. We look forward to working with you on future projects! This is an award winner already …”
Vick CrespinPrincipal, KVC Constructors · 2023Collins Park Garage →Read the letter“Working with Poma on this project was truly a partnership and a pleasurable experience. … Your firm’s work will certainly lead to further use of artistic stainless steel panels as a skin system on office and parking garage developments.”
“Our experience with Poma Construction has established them as one of our best subcontractors.”
Alex FelipeProject Executive, KVC Constructors · 2018ICA Miami →Read the letter“Poma Construction helped reduce costs for the owner through their willingness in offering lower cost alternatives with the unique balcony railing, while still achieving the design vision.”
Johnny Baize, AIASenior Vice President, HKS Architects · 2015Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center →Read the letter
