MP Drafting & Design

09/09/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗖 & 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 | 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣, 𝗠𝗜

- Kawneer 1600UT wall system
- Kawneer 601UT storefront system
- Kawneer 451 storefront system
- Kawneer Versoleil sunshade system
- Kawneer Versoleil vertical sunshade system
- Kawneer 500T wide stile entrances
- Kawneer 500 wide stile entrances
- Charcoal finish
- Structural engineering included

Shop Drawings: MP Drafting & Design
Drafter(s): Steven B, Jacob V, Jason N
Customer / Glazing Contractor: Pearl Glass
Architect: HED Design

https://mpdrafting.com/insights/redford-recreation-wellness-center-glazing-shop-drawings/

Four Kawneer systems plus wide stile entrances, one coordinated shop drawing package, structural engineering included. How MP Drafting supported Pearl Glass on Redford Township's new recreation center.

09/08/2026

09/02/2026

𝗚𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗔 𝗖𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 | 𝗚𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗔, 𝗢𝗛

What was once an empty office building quickly became the future home of the Gahanna Civic Center; a thoughtfully designed, state-of-the-art facility housing the City Hall, the Gahanna Division of Police, and the Senior Center under one roof.

- I am an Architect YCW 750XT CW system
- YKK YCW 750XT Splinetech CW system
- YKK YCW 750 SSG Splinetech CW system
- YKK YES 45 FI SF system
- YKK thermal wide stile entrances
- YKK standard wide stile entrances
- Charcoal finish

Shop Drawings: MP Drafting & Design
Drafter(s): Stephanie S.
Contract Glazier: Assured Glass Services
Architect: MSA Design
Image Credit: Assured Glass Services

Read more here: https://www.cityscenecolumbus.com/communities/uniquely-gahanna/more-space-better-service-and-smart-investments-for-the-future/

09/01/2026

Producing shop drawings for historical buildings requires more than accuracy. The drawings must support modern performance while preserving the original character of the building.

Limited documentation, previous renovations, changing materials, and preservation reviews can make coordination especially challenging. Patience and clear communication with architects, suppliers, engineers, and landmark preservation committees are essential to keeping the project moving.

Read our full article here: https://mpdrafting.com/insights/drafting-service-files-produce-shop-drawings-historical-buildings/

08/24/2026

Commercial guardrails may look simple on a finished project, but the systems behind them require careful coordination.

For drafters, understanding guardrail systems is important because the drawings must clearly communicate how the glass, posts, rails, base shoes, fasteners, and surrounding structure work together.

A strong guardrail drawing set helps the project team:

1. Confirm glass type and thickness
2. Coordinate attachment points and structural support
3. Identify required hardware and system components
4. Address edge conditions, transitions, corners, and terminations
5. Reduce questions during fabrication and installation
6. Support code and engineering review

Guardrails are life-safety systems. Small drafting errors can lead to major coordination problems, delayed approvals, incorrect fabrication, or installation issues in the field.

The more a drafter understands the system, the better they can anticipate conflicts, communicate design intent, and produce drawings that support the architect, engineer, fabricator, and installer.

At MP Drafting & Design, we believe technical knowledge leads to better shop drawings and better project outcomes.

Take the course here (system example: Frameless Hardware Company):
https://learn.learnglazing.com/courses/commercial-guardrails

08/19/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟 | 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗢𝗡, 𝗞𝗬

- Tubelite 400T CW
- Tubelite T24650 SF
- Tubelite E4500 SF
- Tubelite wide stile entrances
- C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. B5B series smoke baffle

Shop Drawings: MP Drafting & Design
Drafter(s): Steven
Customer: Architectural Glass & Metal
Architect: Brandstetter Carroll Inc
Image Credits: Steven

08/12/2026

𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 & 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 | 𝗬𝗢𝗥𝗞, 𝗣𝗔

- I am an Architect YKK YES 45 TU center set storefront
- YKK YCW 750 OG curtain wall
- YKK 50T wide stile entrances
- dormakaba Americas DRS rail system
- Finished in dark bronze
- Structural engineering services included

Shops: MP Drafting & Design
Drafter(s): Thomas & Jason
Contract Glazier: Debra’s Glass
Architect: Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects

https://www.fox43.com/article/news/community/crispus-attucks-york-breaks-ground-history-culture-center/521-6724348f-8abf-47ed-9eee-c750d28b92f6