Now one of North America’s leading independent footwear chains, Browns Shoes was founded in 1940 by Benjamin Brownstein. The single store sat on Sainte-Catherine Street, Montreal’s main commercial artery. Evidence of the company's continued success can be seen in the recent expansion of its Quebec Distribution Center. The 36,000 sq. ft. addition was constructed using insulated metal panels from Kingspan Insulated Panels.

The Waller at Symphony Square in Austin, TX, is a mixed-used development with a high-rise multi-family residential tower and an office building. The project presented a unique opportunity to design a structure that would not only set a new standard for downtown living but enhance the city’s skyline. The project’s architect, R2L Architects, chose ALUCOBOND PLUS to help bring the design vision to life.

The J Hotel in Dunedin, Florida, is redefining the standards of coastal design with its new roof project featuring COASTALUME™, an innovative roofing system combining the strength of U.S. Steel GALVALUME™ with the corrosion and fade performance of DuPont™ Tedlar® PVF film. Spanning an impressive 45,000 square feet, this new build exemplifies a commitment to longevity and aesthetic appeal.

In the vibrant city of Chandler, AZ, you can find a new luxury gated community planned and built with aviation enthusiasts in mind. Known as Stellar Airpark Estate II, the 14-lot subdivision is perfect for fly-in, fly-out living. The hangar of one of the new homes there features a premium bifold hangar door from industry leader Schweiss Doors.

Canada's industrial sector remains strong, especially in Ontario where new facilities continue to be developed. Among the latest completed are a pair of buildings for Meadowvale Exchange, a high-profile industrial site located in the heart of Meadowvale, a large suburban district in the northwestern part of Mississauga, Ontario. The two structures feature insulated metal wall panels from Kingspan Insulated Panels.

The fight song for Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe is integral to school pride. Architect Allen + Philp Partners, Scottsdale, Ariz., included the notes of the fight song on the new Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown, located across the street from ASU. The notes are expressed in a specific design layout and the colors of the metal wall panel façade, specifically the StoPanel® Classic NExT ci and StoPanel® Dri-Design.

A skywalk was installed to connect two buildings within the Scioto Peninsula neighborhood of downtown Columbus, Ohio. The creative use of perforated metal and angular supports in the skywalk’s design resulted in an attractive addition to its surroundings. The perforated side panels - manufactured by ATAS International - allow for air circulation and sightlines, creating a feeling of openness and continuity while moving from building to building.

City of Hope’s new outpatient center, Hope Plaza, is a beacon of light in Duarte, California, blending world-class cancer care with an architectural vision that reflects its mission and the surrounding natural beauty. The building’s design, featuring Lorin’s Light Bronze anodized aluminum, seamlessly integrates the facility with its environment while symbolizing resilience and care.

Near Ohio’s southern border, Brad and Jenny (last name withheld per request) are proud owners of two exceptional buildings: a five-sided hangar and a newly constructed home which both feature doors from Schweiss Doors.

Bedford, Nova Scotia has seen extreme population growth over the last few years due to its historic charm, scenic waterfront views, and famous natural harbor. To accommodate this growth, Architecture49 designed what is now the largest public school in Nova Scotia: West Bedford School. To help the new educational facility stand up to the sometimes severe weather, the firm clad the school with insulated metal panels from Kingspan Insulated Panels.

In the 10 years between the 2010 and 2020 census, the City of Melissa, Texas, saw its population jump from 4,700 to almost 14,000. To accommodate the growing need of services for the community, the city constructed a new 40,000-square-foot public safety building to house its central fire station, fire administration, police headquarters and municipal court. Integral to the complex's design were zinc panels fabricated by Sheet Metal Supply.