Overview

The first of four sections of the Evanston, Wyoming roundhouse was renovated in 2008, giving a second life to the 65,000 sq, ft. complex that functioned as a railroad service hub from 1871 until 1998. Now a destination event center, the building is flooded with natural light through the extensive fenestration, carefully designed to appear historically accurate.

Project Highlights

• Original plans called for the re-use of existing operating windows with wood trim. Budget and time constraints suggested that custom aluminum-clad Marvin units were a better solution.
• Brick mould casing and sill details needed to be duplicated in clad to meet National Parks criteria for historical accuracy.
• Two inch thick sash and a custom 9” space mull were developed to manage the weight of the glass in the 20’ x 15’ openings.

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