Uni-Systems Explained

Uni-Systems, LLC
Type:Limited liability company
Key People:Cyril Silberman, CEO; Frank Wind, CFO; Peter Fervoy, President
Products:En-Fold retractable fabric canopy system for large commercial applications; Kinetic Architecture (operable/mechanized architecture)
Num Employees:10
Homepage:http://www.uni-systems.com
Foundation:1968
Location City:Minneapolis, Minnesota
Location Country:USA

Uni-Systems, LLC is a design, construction, and manufacturing firm located in Minneapolis, Minnesota specializing in kinetic architecture, or movable, mechanized structures. Uni-Systems has been involved in the construction of five of the seven sports stadiums incorporating retractable roofs in North America since 1999.

The company was founded in 1968 by Cyril Silberman, CEO, and began extensive work within the aerospace industry[1] including the design and installation of hangar doors, landing gear elevator platforms, empennage stands, and the firm's patented Uni-Dock.[2] Clients of Uni-Systems in the aerospace industry include American Airlines, SkyVenture, Boeing, Canadian Air, the United States Air Force, and El Al Israel Airlines.

In 2014 Cyril Silberman sold the engineering department to Bart Riberich, President of Uni-Systems, LLC, who then created the new company Uni-Systems Engineering. Uni-Systems, LLC continues to serve the kinetic architecture market with the patented En-Fold® retractable fabric canopy product and small custom kinetic building elements.

Retractable roofs

The firm's work with stadiums began with Minute Maid Park (formerly Enron Field), when they were contracted to work on the stadium's retractable roof with the architectural company Populous (then called HOK Sport). Uni-Systems also designed and installed the Squeeze Play feature, as well as the custom ornamental train that runs along an outfield wall at the stadium.[3] [4]

Along with the design and installation of retractable roofs, Uni-Systems helps develop custom control systems for operating mechanized components. At Reliant Stadium, Uni-Systems worked with General Electric to control the bi-parting stadium roof.[5] The retractable skylight over the 470-ft-long retail concourse of Salt Lake City's City Creek Mall consists of two independent sections, one 230 ft and the other 240 ft long and each 58 ft wide. The retractable motion was achieved through three opposing glass-covered arched panels that cantilever across the 55.5-ft-wide concourse. Each panel has three plate box "ribs" with a 12.5-ft upturned back-span. The 80-ton skylight opens or closes in five minutes. City Creek Mall expects to have the roof open 70% of the time.[6]

Projects

The company is now focused on the sale and manufacture of the En-Fold® retractable fabric canopy system. In the past it has also designed several other mechanized components in sports stadiums, such as the retractable end zone window-walls at Lucas Oil Stadium and Cowboys Stadium. It also designed the movable playing field at the University of Phoenix Stadium and the retractable pitcher's mound at RFK Stadium.

In addition to large scale projects, Uni-Systems has completed several smaller projects ranging from the Bengt Sjostrom Theatre (Starlight Theatre) to numerous En-Fold retractable fabric canopy applications.[7]

Project list[8]

Products

In addition to large projects, Uni-Systems has also launched an effort in the form of their Modular Mechanization Components (MMC) to bring pre-engineered components to any client – large corporations, small businesses, and even residences. These components were designed to fit the needs of a client with simple modifications to an already-existing design, allowing virtually any client to have kinetic architecture without a lengthy design process. The MMC line started with the 10-inch drive, 24-inch drive and Torque Tube and is currently focused on the En-Fold retractable fabric canopy system:[30]

External links

References

  1. http://www.uni-systems.com/en/company/overview Uni-Systems Company Overview
  2. http://www.nookindustries.com/pdf/CaseStudy_UniDock.pdf UniDock Case Study
  3. http://houston.astros.mlb.com/hou/ballpark/facts_figures.jsp Minute Maid Park: Facts and Figures | astros.com: Ballpark
  4. http://www.reliableplant.com/article.asp?articleid=1908 An open-and-shut case for good drives
  5. Web site: GE Digital | Putting industrial data to work.
  6. http://enr.construction.com/buildings/design/2012/0319-disappearing-act-a-whalebone-of-a-feat.asp Disappearing Act is a 'Whalebone' of a Feat | ENR.com: BLDGS
  7. http://www.uni-systems.com/en/library Uni-Systems Library
  8. Web site: Projects by type Uni-Systems LLC. . www.uni-systems.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120130081849/http://www.uni-systems.com/en/projects/projects-by-type . 2012-01-30.
  9. Web site: Retractable Canopies at Merriweather Post Pavilion | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 30 August 2018.
  10. Web site: Merriweather Post Pavilion Retractable Canopies.
  11. Web site: Retractable Awning at Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 30 August 2018.
  12. Web site: Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel - Rooftop Terrace Retractable Canopy.
  13. Web site: Retractable Awning at Chotto Matte | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 30 August 2018.
  14. Web site: Chotto Matte - Miami Retractable Canopy.
  15. Web site: Retractable Awning at Quinto la Huella Restaurant | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.
  16. Web site: Why Hawaii's Lanai Is A Hidden Travel Gem. Guide. Forbes Travel. Forbes. 2016-06-06.
  17. Web site: Retractable Awning at One Forty Restaurant | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.
  18. Web site: Head Out to the Ballpark at the New Beer Park. Stapleton. Susan. 2016-02-09. Eater Vegas. 2016-06-06.
  19. Web site: Retractable Awning at Beer Park Las Vegas | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.
  20. Web site: Retractable Awning at Beach Club Hallandale | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.
  21. Web site: Retractable Awning at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.
  22. Web site: Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel-Guildford – International Achievement Awards. iaa.ifai.com. 2016-06-06.
  23. Web site: Retractable Awning at Louie Bossi's | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.
  24. Web site: Retractable Awning at Hotel Charleston | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.
  25. Web site: Retractable Awning at Bal Harbour Shops | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.
  26. Web site: Retractable Awning at Andaz Hotel, Gaslamp District | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.
  27. Web site: Retractable Awning at 444 North Capitol | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.
  28. Web site: Retractable Awning at Juvia Restaurant | the En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.
  29. Web site: Uni-Systems, Newcomer to the Industrial Fabrics Industry, Recognized with Two Prestigious Awards.
  30. Web site: The En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning. 27 February 2018.

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