Project Details
Albuquerque Rail Yards Transformation
Historic Steel Replica Windows Offer Views of Yesteryear
Albuquerque’s historic rail yards, long defunct, are now a functioning, adaptable space guided by the development plan completed by Eric Owen Moss Architects. Covering 27.3 acres south of Downtown, ABQ Rail Yards has 18 buildings built between 1915 and 1925, including four oversized maintenance facilities for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The deteriorating buildings were used a set location for The Avengers (2021) and various photo shoots. After sitting vacant for many years, today, the Railyards feature a vibrant outdoor plaza with a seasonal farmer’s market, artisans, food trucks, and the Wheels Museum.
Challenge
A massive undertaking, drone footage reveals building roofs reduced to frames covered by planks of wood, many rotted away. Graffiti on walls, broken windows, dirt and debris — yet, structurally, the buildings offered great potential. Of the four maintenance facilities, the smallest — the Flue Shop — was built in 1920 and is the first to be renovated. One of the biggest jobs of its renovation was the replacement of its large, industrial windows.
Solution
WINCO provided more than 100 Series 3250 Steel Replica windows for the renovation of the Flue Shop. Designed to replicate the original oversized, multi-grid windows, the new Steel Replica version sports a dark bronze anodized trim and tinted glass, a unique twist normally not seen in historic projects. The look is on trend and pushed the style of the older buildings into a new century while maintaining its original architectural vibe.
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Project Teams
Owner
City of Albuquerque
Architect
Eric Owen Moss Architects
Glazing Contractor
Southwest Glass & Glazing Inc.
Sales Representative
Gerry Cooper
General Contractor
Jaynes Corporation
