Petersen’s PAC-CLAD HWP panels bring contemporary comfort in Seattle
When plans were underway for the new Hotel Interurban in the close-in Seattle suburb of Tukwila, Washington, a “modern” and “contemporary” creation to match the region’s tech-focused economy was the top priority. During the design process, this translated into a metal palette of gray and tan earth tones that contrast against each other in patterns that emphasize the building’s squared-off lines.
Initially, designers with Group West Architecture had specified a fiber-cement product as their cladding of choice for the entire façade, but those plans were scrapped over budget concerns. Then the team at AMS, an Enumclaw, Washington-based distributor of high-performance exterior building materials, suggested Petersen’s PAC-CLAD Precision Series HWP panels as a cost-effective way to stretch the budget without compromising the design.