Systems

Our systems start with the fundamental question: From the perspective of air, moisture and temperature, how do we separate the building exterior from the interior?

Through our Design Assist process we work collaboratively with architects, specifiers, consultants, design-build firms and owners to determine the right solution. We are acutely aware that the unique nature of each project is influenced by the choice of materials, system composition and installation method. Our systems are designed and engineered for building code compliance, and tested to important industry standards.

R4-300 system at Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. Westlake Reed Leskosky Architects.

R4-300: Our most versatile system.

Millions of square feet installed across North America
Perfect balance between affordability, design flexibility and performance
Rivetless and concealed fastener options
Sheet, plate and composite materials are back-routed to create tight radius fold lines
AAMA-508-07 and NFPA-285 compliant
Thermally broken galvanized or aluminum sub-framing systems available

Isometric drawing of R4-300 architectural wall system by Riverside Group.

R4-300 system.

“Our firm’s experience with Riverside Group has been excellent in every regard. They are innovative, providing input during the design phases of projects to solve complex problems of fabrication, detailing and assemblies. Their craftsmanship is superb. Their shop drawings are remarkable, and their work is impeccably detailed and resolved. Their business practices and culture of collaboration are exemplary.”
– Westlake Reed Leskosky

Front entrance photo of TTC York University Station in Toronto, Ontario shows curvature of the building.

R4-500 system at TTC York University Station, Toronto. Architect: Foster + Partners; Adamson Associates.

R4-500: Offers a distinguished appearance.

No exposed fasteners
Panel “skins” cantilever (¼” to ½”) past the perimeter extrusion framework gives the appearance that the panels are floating
Often selected along with single skin sheet and plate materials
Edges can be returned to give variations in joint shadow lines
Perimeter extrusion and reveal can be selected from a limitless palette
AAMA-508-07 and NFPA-285 compliant

Isometric drawing of R4-500 architectural wall system by Riverside Group.

R4-500 system.

“During the design of the York University Station, Riverside brought their extensive knowledge of the opportunities and limitations for forming aluminum panels into 3 dimensional shapes, as well as panel modulation and detailing to the Design Architect, Foster + Partners, and to Adamson Associates as the architect of record.”
– William Bradley OAA, AIBC, AAA, AANS, MRAIC
Principal Adamson Associates Architects

Custom: We work with the architect, consultant and client to develop unique systems.

Custom extrusions sometimes clad with specialty metals, finish welding, post-painting and accessories
Unitization frequently a key element
Can begin with R4-300 or R4-500 and morph into unique details

Stairwell at Broad Art Museum in Lansing, Michigan.

Custom pleated black aluminum composite cladding with integrated custom 5mm aluminum handrail. Broad Art Museum, Lansing, Michigan. Zaha Hadid Architects; Integrated Design Solutions.

Architectural detail for Broad Art Museum handrail. Custom architectural panel system by Riverside Group.

Interior photo of World Trade Center Transportation Hub, New York.

World Trade Center Transportation Hub, New York. Architect Santiago Calatrava; Downtown Design Partnership.

Interior photo at 100 Queens Quay, Toronto, Ontario.

Custom 3mm sloped aluminum cladding with vertical fins. 100 Queens Quay, Toronto. B+H Architects.

100 Queens Quay, Toronto, Ontario architectural wall system detail by Riverside Group.

3mm unitized vertical fins with custom light cove. 100 Queens Quay, Toronto. B+H Architects.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona. Architect: Jacobs.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, architectural detail by Riverside Group.

Building G: vertical feature elements. The Well, Toronto. Hariri Pontarini Architects; Adamson Associates Architects.

Exterior image of The Well, Toronto, Ontario.

Building F: unitized vertical fins. The Well, Toronto. Hariri Pontarini Architects; Adamson Associates Architects.

The Well, Toronto, Ontario. Architectural wall system detail by Riverside Group.

Interiors: Our rainscreen envelope technology is beautifully adapted for interior applications.

Interior photo of Akron Art Museum in Akron, Ohio.

Akron Art Museum, Akron, Ohio. Architect Coop Himmelb(l)au.

World Trade Center Transportation Hub, Architect Santiago Calatrava; Downtown Design Partnership.

Interior image at 100 Queens Quay, Toronto, Ontario.

100 Queens Quay, Toronto. B+H Architects.

Interior architectural detail for 100 Queens Quay, Toronto, Ontario. Architectural envelope systems by Riverside Group.

100 Queens Quay, Toronto. B+H Architects.

Interior photo of column and escalator at One York Street, Toronto Ontario.

One York Street, Toronto. &Co Architects.

Interior image of Snohetta sales office including architectural model at 36 West 66th St, New York, New York.

36 West 66th Street, New York. Snøhetta Architects.

Interior architectural detail for 36 West 66th Street, New York. Architectural envelope systems by Riverside Group.

100 Queens Quay interior shot. Architectural wall system by Riverside Group.

100 Queens Quay, Toronto. B+H Architects.

Interior image of Van Buren US Land Point of Entry in Van Buren, Maine. Shows detail of architectural wall systems by Riverside Group.

Van Buren US Land Point of Entry, Van Buren, Maine. Julie Snow Architects.