Apple Campus Visitor Center, Palo Alto, CA

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Rooftop Deck Systems and Buzon Pedestals

Apple Campus Visitor Center, Palo Alto, CA

Buzon Pedestals with Board Decking

Apple Campus - Buzon BC-Series Pedestals with KIT Joist-Holder - HDG Building Materials

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Apple Campus Visitor Center Framing Complete Progress Photo

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Apple Park - Board Decking Over Buzon Pedestals Raised Flooring System

Apple Park - Fire Treated STK Cedar 4x4 Joists with Hidden Fasteners For Board Decking

Apple Park - STK Cedar 4x4 Joists over Fire-Rated Self-Extinguishing Buzon Pedestals

Apple Park Raised Decking Surface Over Buzon Pedestals is Level with Services Hidden Below

Buzon Pedestals and Board Decking in Apple Park Visitor Center

Completed Apple Park Visitor Center Photo Courtesy of Foster and Partners

Materials used:

Buzon BC-Series Screwjack Pedestals
- With KIT Joist-Holders
- Fire-Rated, Self-Extinguishing Pedestals
Board-Decking 25mm x 145mm
Fire Treated STK Cedar 4×4
Aluminum railing system and hidden fasteners

Buzon BC-FR Fire Rated Pedestals Brochure
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Collaborators:

Architect: Foster+Partners

Installer: RHI Framing, Santa Rosa, CA

Stefan Behling, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners commented, “The idea was to create a delicate pavilion where visitors can enjoy the same material palette and meticulous detailing seen in the Ring Building in a relaxed setting, against the backdrop of Apple Park.”

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