Category: Education

University of South Carolina Upstate Library

The USC Upstate Library project highlights East Coast Metal System’s ability to deliver high-performance, design-forward façade solutions through collaboration. The design was led by Moseley and installed by Tidewater Building Group. Our team provided the EC‑200 Dry Joint MCM System™ using Alucobond® 4mm FR ACM across 4,400 sq. ft., consisting of 309 panels in New Age Dark Bronze and 72 panels in Oyster. The finished exterior balances durability, constructability, and a clean modern aesthetic while supporting sustainability goals with measurable performance benefits.

These outcomes contributed to the project being recognized by the Green Building Initiative as the 2025 Runner Up for Project of the Year. and as the 2026 Metal Architecture Design Awards, Metal Composite Materials Category Winner.

Hillman Library at the University of Pittsburgh

East Coast Metal Systems played a key role in the $130 million makeover of the Hillman Library at the University of Pittsburgh with its EC-200 Dry Joint Panel System. The three-story glass atrium was designed to resemble a stack of books and features a rooftop patio, new study spaces and new areas on its ground floor. The ECMS team fabricated 1,461 metal panels for the building, covering over 20,000 square feet.