Featured Projects

Opening in the spring 2016, the Polk Penguin Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo is the largest of its kind in the world. It rises visually as a monolithic tabular iceberg, sparkling brightly in the sun. Although not literally made of ice, the exterior of the Polk Penguin Conservation Center resembles the look of an Antarctic iceberg. To create that impression, its exterior is comprised of metal wall panels from IMETCO, featuring a custom white paint finish developed by Valspar.

Located only three blocks from the Atlantic Ocean in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., this majestic new 7,500 sq. ft. residence is a testament to the wisdom of selecting quality materials – including metal roofing from Petersen Aluminum - that will stand up to the corrosive saltwater environment.

The 4,109 square foot Pontotoc Fire Station #2 utilized Star Building Systems’ SMTS and SSB structural metal framing systems along with Star’s StarShield roof system. Completed in November 2008, a Star custom metal building was chosen for this Pontotoc, MS project due to requirements for long open spans and ease of building erection.

The Porsche of Tacoma auto dealership was built with the finest workmanship and technology, like a Porsche itself, by Accrete Construction LLC, an American Buildings Company (ABC) Authorized Builder.

For hundreds of years, going back to medieval cathedrals and even earlier structures, architects have specified copper when they wanted a roofing system that ages beautifully and lasts for decades – or even centuries. So when the owner of a new luxury waterfront home in Port Ludlow, Wash., wanted a roofing system that would be both durable and appropriate for the breathtaking natural surroundings, copper was a logical choice.

The Maryland Port Authority recently completed a metal-over-metal retrofit of their Port Of Baltimore Cruise Terminal facility. The 65,000 square foot building, located at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, accommodates passengers embarking on vacations booked with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Carnival Cruise Lines to exotic ports of call. The project features metal roofing by Metal-Fab Manufacturing (Met-Fab) and factory-notched sub-purlins supplied by Roof Hugger, Inc.

The Port of Kalama’s Transportation Interpretive Center opened to the public in November 2014. The vision for the Kalama, Washington facility was to replicate a traditional waterfront warehouse of the 1800s, and that goal was achieved with the help of AEP Span’s architectural metal panels in two new specialty finishes, Burnt Rust and Weathered Zinc.

PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) coil and building products group supplied Duranar® XL and Duracron® coatings to the new Port of Miami Tunnel, which is made up of two 4,200-foot-long highway tunnels that travel under Biscayne Bay, connecting the MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island to the Port of Miami on Dodge Island.

The new Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, a $28 million cruise ship terminal at the Port of San Diego, is the second major building to feature color-shifting Duranar® VARI-Cool® coatings by PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG). Saul Suarez, an architect with Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., specified Duranar VARI-Cool coatings in blue-green Polar Flare and Jamaican Reef colors for the two-story, 52,000 sq. ft. terminal.

With the recent construction of an 80’ x 150’ marina service building, along with the acquisition of a 330-metric-ton Marine Travelift, Portland Yacht Services is poised to service bigger boats and even more customers. The key element in bringing the company’s latest service expansion plan to fruition was equipping the new building with a door large enough for the new Travelift to fit through. Manufacturing such a door might’ve been a problem for some, but not for Hector, MN-based Schweiss Doors.

At the exclusive Lovett School in Atlanta, sustainability has become a part of the curriculum for all students. And what better place for students to learn such important lessons than in a newly opened LEED Silver school building. The new Portman Family Middle School incorporates a number of sustainable features. The building's exterior is a blend of brick, glass and ALPOLIC aluminum composite metal wall panels. ALPOLIC ACM is manufactured by Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America Inc. The material was fabricated into panels by Altech Panel Systems.

How does an architect know it is selecting the best product for the job? In the case of the Pound Ridge House in Pound Ridge, NY, Kieran Timberlake of Philadelphia went above and beyond, placing material samples at the chosen home site and then waiting. It was the results after one year that led the firm to specify stainless steels from Contrarian Metal Resources for the unique home's construction.

Long Island City’s newest luxury condominium has been a local landmark for the past 100 years. The Powerhouse Condominiums, which welcomed its first residents in August 2008, gives new life to the old Penn Station powerhouse, which once provided electricity for the trains stopping in New York’s Penn Station. The architect’s transformation of the old property’s image was assisted by the specification of Reynobond aluminum composite material panels. The lightweight material was manufactured by Alcoa Architectural Products and fabricated into panels by the Riverside Group.

Creating a positive experience for customers is any business owner’s goal. Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa opened in 1995 to large crowds and excited gamblers. But with dwindling customers and revenue, the gaming commission approved a multi-phased renovation in an effort to enhance the gaming experience and attract business. Dri-Design contributed to the new contemporary look and architectural finishes of the casino with the interior installation of Shadow Series Panels.

PrairieCare Medical Group opened its 10th facility in Rochester, Minnesota in late 2019. A primary design emphasis was on providing plentiful natural daylight, which is made evident from the front façade’s extensive glazing. To frame the glazing and add some calming counterpoint to that elevation’s pattern and color, designers opted for neutral-toned metal flush and relief wall panels from Petersen.

In January 2012, work was completed on a much-needed upgrade to Canada’s Prescott Border Crossing into the United States. The renovations will help the facility, which was originally constructed in 1960, better meet the needs of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). To help match the facility’s aesthetics with its new modernity, the architectural firm in charge of the project, Farrow Architects Inc. of Ottawa, Ontario, turned to ALPOLIC aluminum composite material.

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department has been a significant part of life in Prince Frederick, Md., for more than 90 years. So, when it came time to replace the aging structure that housed the organization’s Company 2 and its equipment, community was at the heart of the designers’ plans. Topping the new firehouse is a classic standing-seam metal roof from Petersen that promises to perform just as well as it looks.

A part of the Children’s Hospital Of The King’s Daughters, the Princess Anne Office Building is located at the new Sentara Princess Anne Medical campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia. A signature of the building’s exterior is a curved roof sweep created with aluminum standing seam panels by ATAS International. Situated on the ocean front, the 60,000 sq. ft. facility is only minutes down the street from an amphitheater on the appropriately-named Concert Drive. With that in mind, the building features a musically-themed environment for pediatric patients, who range in age from infants to 21 year olds.

Citadel panels highlight prominent entryways and design features of the new Princess Anne Outpatient Medical Center in Virginia Beach, VA. Part of the Sentara Healthcare network, the facility is located on 24 acres and includes two medical office buildings, emergency department, imaging center, laboratory services and retail pharmacy.Approximately 3,500 sq. ft. of Citadel Envelope 2000® Rout & Return System panels were utilized. Lyall Design of Norfolk, VA, was the project's architect.

When designing the Principle Business Enterprises’ (PBE) manufacturing plant in Bowling Green, Ohio, architect Kate MacPherson and PBE owners Carol and Chuck Stocking conducted extensive research. They were on a quest for the best daylighting product on the market. After identifying Kingspan Light + Air | CPI Daylighting’s UniQuad translucent wall panel system, the Stocking’s traveled across the Midwest reviewing existing UniQuad installations. Ultimately, 4,480 sq. ft. of the wall system was incorporated into the new PBE headquarters.