ISSUES

• Designing a multi-station and food court area in a campus student center and dining facility.
• Creating a stylish, fun and functional serving environment for a 580-seat dining hall and cyber café.
• Choosing durable, renewable materials that will stand up to the wear and tear of a busy food service environment as well as daily use by the student population.

CHALLENGES

• Selecting surface materials that were durable and easy to maintain but could also add color and beauty as a featured design element.
• Finding materials that could meet the varied design requirements for a number of unique applications including: hot/cold serving platforms, tray stands, countertops, display boxes and beverage stations.
• Choosing surfaces that could stand up to spills, stains, chips, cracks, extreme temperatures and food service code requirements.

SOLUTIONS

• With a sleek, streamlined look and varied color palette, Corian^® Quartz added a cohesive element to the many varied chef serving stations.
• Corian^® Quartz is durable and renewable. It resists chips, cracks, scratches and stains—making cleaning and maintenance simple.
• A wide range of features made Corian^® Quartz ideal for a food service environment. These included: NSF/ANSI 51 food contact Certification and a Class 1(A) fire rating.

BENEFITS

• The radiant surface of Corian^® Quartz is beautifully unique and durable. It requires no sealants or treatments, keeping cleaning and maintenance simple.
• Corian^® Quartz is beautiful and stylish, yet practical and functional—making it the ideal choice for a wide range of food service applications.

PROJECT INFORMATION

• University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
• Collins Cooper Carusi Architect
• Color: Corian^® Quartz Space Black and Corian^® Quartz Cloud White