The Pavilion

San Jose

United States

Cast Connex High Strength Connectors™ (HSCs) were painted matte black and blend effortlessly with the design, providing seismic force resistance.

Through thoughtful design and a robust seismic bracing system in place, this exposed steel dream residence is sure to be enjoyed by generations to come.

Architect: Feldman Architecture

Structural Engineer: FTF Engineering

General Contractor: Groza Construction

Steel Fabricator: Drake Welding, Inc.

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Elevated design for projects of any budget

CAST CONNEX standardized connectors are available in a range of sizes to fit standard member profiles. These pre-engineered products are affordable enough to be used repetitively or as a one-off. Each connector is designed to simplify fabrication labor, especially in architecturally exposed applications.

Located on a hillside overlooking a beautiful San Jose vista sits a two-story, four-bedroom single-family residence comprised of two stucco-covered structures connected in the center by a glass pavilion with windows and doors that open to airy living spaces offering panoramic views that stretch as far as the Golden Gate Bridge.

High Strength Connectors are standardized, capacity-designed brace end connectors that accommodate bolted double-shear connection between round HSS braces and a typical corner gusset plate. By eliminating shear lag in the brace connection and standardizing connection details, the use of the connectors vastly simplifies connection design. As the connectors eliminate the need to field weld braces to the frame, they significantly speed erection and reduce the cost of special inspection.