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Project name: The Webster
Location: Auburn Hill, Michigan
Project Type: Mixed-Use
Project Status: Under-construction
Products: storefront system,Interior wood doors
Service: Construction drawings, Sample proofing, Installation Guide, Door to Door Shipment
Project Overview
The Webster Apartment Homes is a six-story mixed-use development located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The project combines street-level retail space with five levels of multifamily residential units, creating an integrated urban environment that supports both commercial activity and downtown living. By bringing residential apartments and retail storefront together in one development, the project helps increase pedestrian traffic and strengthen the overall commercial atmosphere of Downtown Auburn Hills.
The residential component consists primarily of one- and two-bedroom apartment units, designed to meet the growing demand for modern housing within the city center. The development aims to support long-term community growth by providing high-quality urban living options while contributing to the continued revitalization and economic expansion of Auburn Hills.1. Interior Glass Partitions.
Project Challenges
Thermal transmittance control across large glass areas
Reduction of air infiltration at frame joints
Water penetration resistance under wind-driven rain
Energy efficiency suitable for Michigan winters
Wide storefront spans required enhanced structural reliability:
Wind load resistance at street-facing elevation
Mullion deflection control
Anchorage integrity to structure
Long-term stability through freeze-thaw cycles
With 88 residential units, interior assemblies required:
High-frequency operational durability
Acoustic separation between units and corridors
Hardware alignment precision
Reduced long-term maintenance risk
Implemented Solutions
Specified to balance transparency, structure, and energy performance:
4½” depth commercial aluminum framing
Thermally improved profile configuration
Double-pane insulated glass units (IGU)
System U-value (glass dependent): approx. 0.35–0.45
Air infiltration: ≤ 0.3 cfm/ft²
Reinforced vertical mullion configuration
Continuous perimeter sealing strategy
Multi-point anchoring integration
Outcome:
Improved thermal control, reduced air leakage, and enhanced structural performance for mixed-use retail applications.
Designed for durability and acoustic control in high-density housing:
Solid-core door construction
STC range: 28–32 (assembly dependent)
Factory pre-machined hardware preparation
Controlled dimensional tolerances
Durable surface finish for corridor applications
Outcome:
Enhanced acoustic privacy, installation efficiency, and long-term operational durability.
Optimized façade energy performance for cold-climate conditions
Structural stability across large storefront spans
Improved residential acoustic separation
Reduced installation variability and maintenance exposure
This project demonstrates coordinated specification between commercial storefront systems and multifamily interior door assemblies for modern mixed-use developments in the U.S. market.
