The Story of Superlite



Behind the Scenes at the Superlite Block Manufacturing Plant

In April of 2010 the AIA arranged a private tour of the Superlite facility as part of Architecture Week 2010. The Superlite brand of products was widely used in midcentury architecture and played a large part in the development of the Arizona Look. Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant Silos feed the raw materials up into the manufacturing plant. Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant A storage yard of molds not currently being used. Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant A sample mold. Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant Locally quarried minerals create the Superlite blends. Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant A traditional range of hues in the Superlite line. Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant This neat cabling system makes it possible for forklifts to maneuver the heavy blocks with ease. Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant The Superlite demonstration yard shows off the current product line. You'd be hard-pressed to find the classic decorative screen block so ubiquitous in our city. Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant The splitface is made by pressured blades splitting a single molded form into two before firing. Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant Some classic textures more prevalent in midcentury architecture. Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant Synthetic flagstone pattern. Behind the scenesa at the Superlite Manufacturing Plant Visit the original vintage Superlite Demonstration Yard Photos ©2010 Modern Phoenix LLC

The Story of Superlite



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