Clearfork Campus

General Contractor

Fort Construction
Fort Worth, Texas

Sheet Metal Contractor

Ramon Franklin
Fort Worth, Texas

Clearfork Campus was conceived as an intimate campus of three copper-clad buildings linked by carefully programmed outdoor spaces. Anchoring the corner of a rapidly expanding mixed-used development close to downtown Fort Worth, the campus takes its design cues from the historical 7,000-acre cattle ranch buildings which once occupied this area. Three pre-engineered steel shed structures with glazed openings are clad with 15-inch wide, 16 ounce copper roof and walls panels, with 1-inch double-lock mechanically seamed ribs. Formed in continuous lengths, the copper panels help establish a humble material palette. As the main building material for the three campus buildings, copper proved to be a unique choice due to its inherent aesthetic and sustainable qualities. Just as the campus tenants promote a “flow” of wellness throughout the community, so too does the copper patination process allow a slow metamorphosis of the campus’ unique spirit and identity. This “living” quality, low‐maintenance durability was important factors in choosing to build this facility using copper. As a durable, economical material, nearly 40 tons of copper were utilized to discreetly sheath the three campus buildings. In keeping with the spirit of well-being, the campus makes inference to the mythical healing powers of copper, while allowing a quiet dialogue with nature, further enhancing the program of Clearfork Campus.

Architectural Category: Standing Seam Roofs and Walls