Kia

National Account

Elgin Kia (pictured) in Elgin, Illinois, utilizes the Kawneer 1620 Curtain Wall System with a 2″ (50.8mm) sightline and 7-1/2″ (190.5mm) depth, with steel reinforcement inside the mullions and finished with #14 Clear Anodized finish. The glazier, Broken Glass, Inc., completed the shop drawings in their office. For the interior, Kawneer’s Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450 and 451T Framing Systems were used for the vestibule and between the service area and showroom, ensuring a cohesive and durable design.

Further, the McGrath Kia in Hiawatha, Iowa, features Kawneer’s 1600 Wall System®2 Structural Silicone Glazed (SSG) Curtain Wall System with a 2-1/2″ sightline and 10-1/2″ system depth, also finished with #14 Clear Anodized finish. This system was factory fabricated with standard shear block construction and required structural silicone at both the exterior and interior of the building, providing a sleek and modern appearance.

The Raymond Kia in Antioch, Illinois, incorporated Kawneer’s 1600 Wall System®1 Curtain Wall.

Similar to the Elgin Kia project, the Antioch Kia dealership features our 1620 Curtain Wall System with a 2″ (50.8mm) sightline and 7-1/2″ (190.5mm) depth with steel reinforcement inside the mullions and finished with #14 Clear Anodized. The glazier, Broken Glass, Inc., also completed the shop drawings in their office. For the interior, Kawneer’s Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450 and 451T Framing Systems were used for the vestibule and between the service area and showroom, maintaining consistency across the dealership’s design.

Kawneer has assisted in providing estimating services and improving shipping times, which has significantly contributed to the smooth execution of these projects. The Kawneer team has also been responsive to requests and provided detailed material information, ensuring that all aspects of the projects were well-coordinated. Kawneer provided comprehensive support for these projects, including product selection, shop drawings, design assistance and finishes, ensuring each dealership achieved a high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and functional space.

Joseph Nicholas Construction, the general contractor, played a key role in the construction of Raymond Kia in Antioch, as well as the Elgin Kia and Schaumburg Kia dealerships.

The Kia design team is actively working through their documentation to modify future Kia dealerships and reduce the need for modifications when projects go out to bid. This proactive approach aims to streamline the process and ensure that future projects are even more efficient and cost-effective.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Joseph Nicholas Construction, Schaumburg, IL
GLAZING CONTRACTOR: Broken Glass, Inc., Chicago, IL

Photography: Images courtesy of Broken Glass, Inc.