Initial Facade and Challenges

The original facade of the P.C. Richard & Son store was a renovated 1940’s brick grocery store with an outdated 1980’s metal panel mansard. This old design lacked modern appeal and did not resonate with the contemporary branding needed to attract the client’s customers.

Selection of Materials

To address these challenges and revitalize the store’s exterior, Trespa Meteon panels were selected for their notable advantages:

• Durability: These panels are built to last, offering high resistance to environmental factors that can typically degrade building materials
• Graffiti Resistance: One of the biggest advantages of Trespa Meteon panels in this urban setting is their ability to easily resist and clean graffiti. This feature has been crucial in maintaining a clean, welcoming, and unmarred exterior, which is vital in areas prone to graffiti.
• Aesthetic Flexibility: The panels provide the ability to closely align with P.C. Richard & Son brand colors and modern design ethos, facilitating a significant visual upgrade that is both appealing and brand-consistent.

Design and Implementation – Collaborative Effort

The project was a collaboration between P.C. Richard & Son, Spectrum Façades, and Face LiftContracting, supervised by installer Perry Haralambidis.

The challenges of scoring the white and red panels were efficiently managed by the team ensuring the facade met aesthetic standards and functional requirements.

Results and Feedback

Visual Transformation

The renovation drastically transformed the building,
turning a dated structure into a modern landmark. The
new facade aligns well with P.C. Richard & Son brand
identity and has significantly improved its visibility and
recognition in the community.

Client and Community

Client Satisfaction: Both the architect and the store
owners expressed immense satisfaction with the
outcome. The building now stands out and captures the
attention of passersby.

Community Engagement: The reception of the new
facade by the community has been overwhelmingly
positive, as evidenced by increased mentions and
positive reviews on social media platforms like Yelp.
The neighbors have even commented on how the
transformation has improved the area, reflecting a
broader impact on the local environment and
community sentiment. The graffiti-resistant feature of the
Trespa panels has played a pivotal role in maintaining
the aesthetic integrity of the store’s exterior, thereby
contributing to sustained community appreciation and
support.

Project Recognition

• Future Projects: Encouraged by this success,
  there are plans to undertake similar renovations
  for two more P.C. Richard & Son stores in 2024.
• Professional Acclaim: The project team’s ability
  to overcome challenges like scoring the panels
  has set a high standard for future endeavors.

Testimonials

“The Trespa & ATS team was very helpful in
providing information and tweaking the design
to meet the P.C. Richard & Son budget with
creative ideas like scoring the panels and how
to attach them to the building. This helped sell
the project after we received the quotes back
from the contractors. The design and the
finished product exceeded my expectations.”

“The new look of this building totally
transformed it from a renovated 1940’s brick
grocery store with 1980’s Metal panel mansard
into a modern looking NEW building. The
panels provided a fresh sleek look without
compromising how the P.C. Richard & Son
color scheme and recognizability of its
buildings. The before and after pictures speak
for themselves. I look forward to working with
the Trespa Panels again in the future!”

Jim Tsaveras, President| JT Consulting Services

Future Outlook

Encouraged by the success of this renovation,
the architect looks forward to further
collaborations using Trespa panels, anticipating
new opportunities to redefine commercial spaces
with cutting-edge designs and materials. The
transformation of the P.C. Richard & Son store
facade stands as a testament to the power of
modern architectural solutions and the benefits of
collaborative project execution.