L.L. Bean - The River

Thearchitectural design of the L.L. Bean, Inc. headquarters embodies a profounddedication to seamlessly blend the indoors with the outdoors – a philosophydeeply ingrained in the L.L. Bean ethos. One of the biophilic highlights of thestructure is the thoughtful integration of CAST CONNEX® Timber End Connectors™.The cast steel connectors are strategically placed at the termination points oftimber columns that support an organically designed overhang that graces thebuilding's entrance. The standardized connectors, pre-engineered toharmoniously interface with the ends of heavy timber or glue-laminatedstructural elements, add a distinctive touch to the aesthetic appeal of thecanopy.

CASTCONNEX Timber End Connectors are designed with precision; their primaryfunction is to manage predominantly tension or compression loads, and theyexcel in architecturally exposed applications. Their purposeful surface finishsets these connectors apart, replicating the rugged appearance of traditionalcast iron fittings commonly associated with classic post and beam construction.Perfect for the outdoor spirit of the longstanding company’s headquarters.