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This is a 24' Craftsman Hexagon Shelter at Artesia, a development in Sunrise, Florida. It has Surrey Beige powder coated steel frame and Fence Brown powder coated ornaments and cupola. The roof deck is 2x6 T&G with Patina Green standing seam metal roofing.

Hall of Fame Softball Complex

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The development of recreational facilities benefits a community by increasing municipal revenues, promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging community spirit. Players, coaches, umpires, families and fans are enjoying newly renovated playing fields at the 14-acre Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas. Long considered "The Sports Capital of Texas", Round Rock did everything in typical Texas style; BIG!

ICON personnel worked with design professionals from Shrickel-Rollins and Associates in Dallas, Texas and BWM Group in Round Rock, Texas to produce large shade structures behind the backstops on 24 fields. These structures were part of an overall master plan which became a $5.5 million renovation to the ball fields in what is now called The Hall of Fame Softball Complex.

The cantilevered shade structures have built-up stone pedestal bases that match stone work throughout the park. The tubular steel frames bolted together on site, and the pre-cut roof panels were installed directly to the frame. Construction services were provided by Journeyman Construction from Austin, Texas, Walk in the Park Construction, Inc. from Irving, Texas and Chasco Constructors from Austin, Texas. Sales representation for ICON Shelter Systems Inc. was by The PlayWell Group Inc. in Dallas, Texas.

Icon's involvement with the City of Round Rock began in 2005, when ICON personnel met with officials from the city to discuss designs for proposed improvements to the ballfields at Old Settler's Park. Those shelters were installed in the winter of 2006 (See entry below, "The Ball Fields at Old Settlers Park, Round Rock, Texas ").This collaberation was expanded in 2007 with the design firms mentioned above to complete a much more aggressive schedule of improvements for 2008.

The first games were played November 8, 2008 in conjunction with City of Round Rock fall season for Girls Softball League. City officials stated that they have plans to enlarge the complex in the coming years.

Conversation in October, 2009 with David Buzzell, Director of Park Development for the City of Round Rock, brought news that the park is constantly humming with activity. The Hall of Fame Softball Complex has become a destination for recreational sporting events. Round Rock is certainly a testament to the benefit of developing recreational facilities.

Eldean Shipyard, Macatawa, Michigan

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A heavy rain that caused flooding took out part of the seawall at Eldean Shipyard in Macatawa, Michigan in the summer of 2008. Eldean saw that as an opportunity to improve the picnic and playground area used by the boat owners.

This custom 20' octagonal shelter was part of the improvements that also included additional gas grills and several picnic tables.

The single column was desired by the marina owner in order to make the space more open, highlighting the beautiful mosaic created by the different colored brick pavers (by others).

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Garcia Bend Park, Sacramento, California

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Garcia Bend Park is a major park in the Greenhaven/Pocket area of Sacramento that hosts many local events, including the annual Fireworks Show.

This 24' square shelter with Multi-Rib metal roofing, Quadrant Style overhead ornamentation and CC3 Craftsman columns (including I-Rock Stone Bases) is a popular meeting location within the park.

Other amenities at the park include tennis courts, two regulation soccer fields, one youth soccer field, restrooms, Lifetrail stations, a tot lot play area, picnic tables and a boat launch onto the Sacramento River.

I-Rock bases are glass-fiber reinforced concrete castings that simulate built-up ledgerock with precast base and cap. The I-Rock bases come in two halves, and are joined together on site around the steel column. The base and stone apply in one step, and the cap is applied in the second step.

This achieves the look and durability of site stonework witout the cost of a stone mason custom building the pedestal.

Green Springs Park, Washington, Utah

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New installations at Green Springs Park in Washington, Utah include a Craftsman Rectangular Gable shelter, 20' x 30' with 2x6 tongue and groove roof deck and ceramic tile roofing (by others). The model number is CG20X30T-P4. The shelter has CC1 Craftsman steel columns and Craftsman gable ornamental beams. The frame is powder coat over electro-coat epoxy primer.

Also installed at the park is this arbor structure that measures 12' wide x 24' long. The model number is AR12X24. CC5 columns have stepped bases, decorative bands and curved knee braces. The straight slats are HSS5X3 tube steel 12" on center. All exposed connections are stainless steel fasteners. The frame is powder coat over electro-coat epoxy primer.

The third item installed is an 8' wide by 50' long pedestrian bridge, model number BR8X50. This 2-part Warren truss bridge joins in the middle with a bolted connection and has a deck of 2x6 Trex polymer planks. The frame is powder coat over electro-coat epoxy primer.

Overall design was by Jackson Land Design of Pocatello. Installation was performed by AJ Construction of Washington.

Streetscape Renovation, Solomon, Kansas

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Solomon, Kansas got a face lift in 2007, and a big part of that project was the custom shelter manufactured by ICON Shelter Systems Inc., of Zeeland, Michigan. The 19’ square shelter designed by the Ken Ebert Design Group of Manhattan, Kansas features triple corner columns of 10” round pipe mounted on brick pedestals with precast caps. Custom handrails on two sides and custom tie beams at the tops of the columns finish the architectural detailing. The steel frame is E-coated and powder coated Evergreen. The standing seam roof is also Evergreen. The suspended ceiling is preformed white soffit panels.

Johanna W. Westergard Library, Piscataway, New Jersey

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Improvements at the Johanna W. Westergard Library in Piscataway, New Jersey include this 26' tall Italianate Style clock tower with (2) 42" internally lit clocks. The clocks are controlled by GPS automatic reset. The other two sides of the tower have logo medallions. The model number is TH8S2C-P4. The lower roof measures 8'. Roofing is Metallic Champagne standing seam.

Also included in this renovation are (3) cantilevered arbors, as shown in the photgraph at left.

All structures are E-coated and powder coated for maximum protection. The frame colors are Almond.

Camden Series Gazebos

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This 20' Camden Series Gazebo was installed at a neighborhood park in the newly developed 4th Phase of Harmony Community by Drees Homes, a division of The Drees Company of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.

This octagon gazebo has a 10/12 roof pitch culminating in a 36" Lantern Style Cupola. Full Circle overhead ornamentation on all sides and four sides of handrails complete this pleasing shelter.

Camden Series Gazebos are available in one foot incremental sizing from 16' to 36'. The roof is pitched at 10/12 from 16' to 24', and 8/12 from 25' to 36'. For column and ornamentation options, see our Options/Accessories page.

The pre-cut 24 guage metal roof panels are Brite Red. The E-coated/Powder Coated frame and ornaments are Dow Black.

Gainesville State College, Oakwood, Georgia

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Students, faculty and staff no longer have an excuse for being late. This new clock tower installed at the main campus of Gainesville State College features two 36" internally lit clocks run by a GPS automatic controller. The other two sides have steel medallions with the college logo.

The model number is TH7M-P12. The 7' roof is pitched at 12/12,made with pre-cut 24 guage metal roof panels in Evergreen. The tubular steel frame with hidden fasteners is E-Coated & Powder Coated in Evergreen.

The masonry base fountain was constructed by the contractor.

The Ball Fields at Old Settlers Park, Round Rock, Texas

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PLAY BALL!

Players, coaches, umpires and fans are enjoying the newly renovated playing fields at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas. Long considered "The Sports Capital of Texas", Round Rock did everything in typical Texas style; BIG!

ICON design and sales personnel met with city officials in the spring of 2005 to discuss the vision put on paper to upgrade the areas behind the back stops for scorers, fans and players. They wanted a design to simulate the The Dell Diamond, home field for the local Triple-A team, the Round Rock Express. Construction began in the winter of 2006, and the first shipments from ICON arrived in Texas the end of February.

The top photo at left is the Championship Field, with a continuous shelter around the back stop to cover the scorer's table and the bleachers. These modified monoslope shelters of differing heights feature custom steel ornamentation to designate the field. Turning 45 degrees, the shelter covers the bleachers to protect the fans from the intense Texas sun.

Beyond the bleachers are the new dugouts with integrated chain link protective fence in front and back. Roof decking is 2x6 Western Lodgepole Pine, used to keep the painted metal roofing from denting under the impact of foul balls. Column masonry cladding was provided by the contractor.

The Showcase Fields feature a new 12' square shelter, model number SQ12M-P4, over the scorer's table. The Outer eave beam supports a laser-cut steel sign designating the field number.

ICON's Texas sales representative, The Playwell Group, provided excellent customer service. Installation of the shelters was provided by Walk In The Park Construction Services.

Central Wesleyan Church, Holland, Michigan

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Cattails grow at the water's edge. Mallards fly in and out, and amphibians scoot to the safety of the water when you walk the bank. This idyllic setting was chosen for a new gazebo at the baptismal pond of Central Wesleyan Church in Holland, Michigan.

Nestled into the hillside, this 36' octagonal shelter provides a new setting for the congregation to gather during services, weddings and social events. The ICON shelter, model number is OC36TS2C-P6, was accessorized with additional handrailings for the deck around the gazebo. Over-sized 8x8 columns add visual weight to the steel frame, which was e-coat primed and powdercoated Almond. The roof deck is 2x6 Western Lodgepole Pine, and finished with Metallic Champagne colored standing seam metal roofing.

Construction was provided by Onders Construction of Dorr, Michigan.

Brookfield Zoo Carousel House, Brookfield, Illinois

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Brookfield Brookfield Zoo has a new carousel!

In the spring of 2005, ICON sales and design personnel began meeting with staff members at the zoo to discuss the upcoming carousel project. Working with the carousel manufacturer and an experienced architectural firm, ICON beat out two other proposals, and the work began.

The ICON Carousel House (Model number is DO100S2C-P5) measures 100' point-to-point at the roof. This two-tiered clerestory structure features a pre-cut structural insulated roof system, clerestory Lexan glazing, and an enclosed bell cupola.

The carousel was designed and manufactured by The Carousel Works in Mansfield, Ohio. They are the only carousel manufacturer in the USA who still hand carves the figures.

Design work for the carousel house was performed by The Weber Group, Inc. in Sellersburg, IN, who also did construction management. The temporary yellow and green column cladding will be replace by permanant column cladding with additional architectural detailing.

For more information on the carousel, you can reach The Carousel Works at (419) 522-7558. If you would like to reach The Weber Group, Inc., call them at (812) 246-2100. Otherwise, we will be happy to facilitate a meeting with either or both of these fine groups of talented people.

ICON Shelter Systems Inc. is leading the way in protected play.

The New CRAFTSMAN SERIES Shelters

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Craftsman Style architecture came out of the English Arts and Crafts movement in the second half of the 19th Century. This movement of applied art and architecture emphasised the importance of craftsmanship and high standards of design for everyday objects.

These new shelters designed in that historic motif are the result of a request by a landscape architectural firm in southern California needing to upgrade a park in a neighborhood that was predominately Craftsman style houses.

Shown here is a 20' hexagon. Also available are squares, octagons, gables and hips. Call or e-mail your local ICON sales representative to receive a copy of the Craftsman Series literature that outlines all styles and sizes, as shows the many options available in this new series of shelters.