Chicago (Aug. 2012) -- Part of the winning team in the race to open Scioto Downs, Chicago Metallic® Corporation provided metal ceiling system for the first “racino” of its kind in Ohio. Throughout the large, newly constructed facility, Chicago Metallic’s ceiling systems helps focus the visitors’ attention on the fun and not on the building systems and components that make the casino run smoothly. High above the games and players, the Magna T-Cell ceiling system’s open cell design masks the vast stretch of ceiling with staggered elevations, while complementing the gaming area’s interior finishes. “We were able to match the color scheme really well by finishing the Magna T-Cell in a custom tan color. Although it’s high in the air, you can still see that it matches the walls and décor. The ceiling system is installed at different levels, almost like clouds, to break up the sizeable, uniform space,” describes Jeremy Perchinsky, Chicago Metallic’s sales representative. “Because it’s an open cell system, you can see through it, so the plumbing and electrical systems above it are painted black.” Beyond aesthetics, one of the determining priorities was the ceiling systems’ load bearing capacity, notes Aguilar. “We needed a ceiling suspension system that could handle all of the speakers, cameras and lights that a space like this requires. The density of these suspended systems also varies from area to area, depending on whether we’re over a gaming area or an open walkway.” To ensure the Magna T-Cell system met the building team’s criteria, Chicago Metallic worked with its distributor, United Building Materials, to provide a mock-up. SOSH Architects and Tandem Las Vegas approved the mock-up and Gilbane Building Company approved Valley Interior Systems as the installing contractor. In total, Valley Interior Systems installed 50,300 square feet of Chicago Metallic’s Magna T-Cell systems. Krise reiterates that timely shipments and staging were critical to the project’s successful completion. “Chicago Metallic sent what was needed first and followed with additional material. It worked out very well. They went above and beyond to make sure it was correct and the color matched the surroundings.”
