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he Walter Pyramid is a 20-year-old landmark an immense internal structure that provides an Tand collegiate sports facility located on the Long intriguing framework viewable from any angle Beach State University campus with its structural within the arena. integrity protected by hot-dip galvanized steel. Galvanizers This facility is a real-world testament to the quality The exterior façade of the pyramid is covered in Valmont Coatings - Calwest Galvanizing of hot-dip galvanizing’s corrosion protection and dark blue corrugated aluminum sheets and each Architect the legendary coating durability of its zinc patina. side of the perimeter measures 345 feet, rising a total of 18 stories making it a mathematically true Gibbs & Gibbs When life-cycle costing this project in the early pyramid. It is one of only three in the , 90s, the project's designers took into account the others Luxor Hotel in , and Owner a multitude of factors including sustainability, Bass Pro Shops Pyramid in Memphis, . Long Beach State University aesthetics, moderate initial costs and prior hot- dip galvanizing experience into their decision The Walter Pyramid is a 5,000-seat indoor multi- Other process. The pyramid design required 500 tons purpose sports arena and its primary tenants Nielson Construction Company of galvanized fabricated tube steel and pipe are the Long Beach State University men’s and structures that intricately bolt together, forming women’s basketball and volleyball teams. Lifetime Achievement American Galvanizers Association lvanizers Ga Ass an oc ic ia r t e io m n A

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The facility is also used throughout the year for building component while also servicing as an awe- several NCAA sponsored events and the annual inspiring building feature here at the California World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships. State University, Long Beach campus." Mark Zakhour, Construction Services Manager, at “The galvanized structural Long Beach State University stated “The galvanized structural configuration has performed flawlessly configuration has performed and there have been no maintenance requirements flawlessly and there have been Galvanizers or operational issues since erection. The building Valmont Coatings - Calwest Galvanizing serves as a pinnacle landmark for all of Southern no maintenance requirements California.” or operational issues since Architect Gibbs & Gibbs Cameron Ungar, Associate General Manager, erection…” Mark Zakhour, Walter Pyramid-Director of Event Services stated, Construction Services Manager Owner “In my time at Long Beach State University and Long Beach State University the Walter Pyramid, I have submitted work orders The magic of hot-dip galvanizing has once again for all sorts of building systems and equipment. proven its worth, protecting the structural Other However, I have never submitted a work order for integrity of this architectural masterpiece for many Nielson Construction Company the building framework. It has been a worry-free additional decades to come.  Lifetime Achievement American Galvanizers Association