How Origami by PDC Revolutionizes Drywall Assemblies

For hundreds of years, the art of origami has allowed us to express ourselves by turning only a few sheets of paper into an intricate and beautiful design, like a colorful crane or a pointed star. But origami teaches us more than just how to communicate through crafts—it can also serve as inspiration that helps us open our imaginations and find unique and novel ways to beautify and simplify our everyday life. At PDC, we expanded upon the art of paper folding and embraced the origami method, which enhances how we make and install drywall and gives our customers unmatched design flexibility at competitive prices. Here’s how it revolutionizes drywall assemblies.

What is Our Origami Method?

This custom drywall solution makes even the most difficult designs come to life. We use a combination of gypsum, wood, plastic and cement board to create perfect corners, intricate shapes and complex curves for our clients’ projects.

The origami method works like this: drywall profiles are prefabricated in our shop by masters of this craft, which reduces on-site installation time and improves the overall appearance of the finished product as corners and other profiles are installed in one piece.

Our team can easily and accurately duplicate multiple cuts, make finished returns and perfect corners at any angle, not just 90 degrees. Origami enables us to complete even the most challenging assemblies efficiently and with less on-site finishing, which saves our clients both time and money.

Origami is also an extremely durable drywall solution—while corners can still dent, the damage is much less severe, and repairs are easier. You no longer have to call in a professional to repair a corner; with origami, one of your maintenance workers can patch it with joint compound.

Imagine What We Can Do for You

The possibilities for what origami can bring to your next construction project are near limitless. Reach out to us today and let’s get started on bringing your design ideas to life.

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Baystate Behavioral Health Hospital, Holyoke, MA
General Contractor: DPR Construction
Square Feet: 122,000
Services Provided: Cold-formed metal framing, rough carpentry/sheathing, gypsum wall assemblies, doors and hardware, toilet partitions and accessories, gypsum board.

As the largest construction project in Holyoke at the time, the Baystate Behavioral Health Hospital campus was designed to expand access to critical mental health services across Western Massachusetts. The facility includes three buildings: a four-story, 95,000 sq ft inpatient center, a 23,000 sq ft continuing care unit and a 4,000 sq ft therapy gym—all designed to support healing and long-term recovery.

Our team was proud to support this essential healthcare project with a wide range of trade services. We provided cold-formed metal framing, rough carpentry and sheathing, gypsum wall assemblies and full gypsum board installation. Our scope also included doors and hardware, as well as toilet partitions and accessories. Through precise, high-quality interior systems work, we helped build a safe, functional and welcoming environment for patients and providers alike.