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Posted: Nov 02, 2016

Hendersonville Fire Station #2

Set in an industrial section of town, the design team working on the new Hendersonville Fire Station #2 in Hendersonville, N.C., was seeking a strong and modern look. Accent panels from Citadel Architectural Products provided the durability and aesthetics they were looking for.

Posted: Oct 31, 2016

Pickens County YMCA

Taking advantage of the color and profile options provided by McElroy Metal, architects for the Pickens County (South Carolina) YMCA were able to provide an innovative and attractive aesthetic to the new building on campus, but still make it fit in with surrounding structures.

Posted: Oct 28, 2016

The Oculus

It’s Clemson. It’s Tigers. It’s Metal. At Clemson University, Clemson, SC, the west end zone of Clemson Memorial Stadium has a statement piece that is clad in Dri-Design panels. Known as the Oculus of the WestZone Complex, the iconic structure serves as the center of the Clemson Athletic District.

Posted: Oct 26, 2016

World Champions Centre

Even before the close of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, many competitors were already contemplating what comes next. For Simone Biles, an American gymnast who was one of the sport's biggest stars even before winning Olympic Gold, what's next is a return to a new training facility in Houston, TX. The facility, christened the World Champions Centre, was constructed with a metal building system from Rigid Global Buildings.

Posted: Oct 24, 2016

Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago North Loop

In a city as dense as Chicago, where space is at a premium, it can be difficult for new building projects to stand out. Thanks to the vision of GREC Architects, metal claddings from CENTRIA and premium architectural coatings from Valspar, the new Hilton Garden Inn in the city's North Loop does just that.

Posted: Oct 21, 2016

ATYPIK

Using VMZINC QUARTZ-ZINC® and ANTHRA-ZINC® sheets, Raimond SAS fabricated custom zinc flat lock panels to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the ATYPIK collective housing building in Paris, France.

Posted: Oct 19, 2016

Moda Sorrento

For a four-building renovation project, 11,800 sq. ft. of new metal wall panels may not seem like a lot. But without question, the visual impact of the inclusion of Laminators' Omega-Lite panels on the exterior of the Moda Sorrento complex in San Diego, CA was significant.

Posted: Oct 17, 2016

Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion

Large banks of floor-to-ceiling windows, a grand piano and a “healing garden” for quiet contemplations are just a few of the innovative features that greet patients at the $100-million Allegheny Health Network Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion, which opened in fall 2014. The facility featured metal products from CENTRIA.

Posted: Oct 14, 2016

I-Drive Parking Deck

An attractive multi-story parking structure - featuring perforated metal panels from Petersen - has risen alongside Orlando’s new 18-story, 400-ft.-tall Orlando Eye observation wheel that provides breathtaking vistas of Central Florida in all directions. Views from the wheel include other attractions such as Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Epcot Center, plus lakes and lush landscape.

Posted: Oct 12, 2016

801 West Lafayette Blvd. Parking Garage

Banker Wire collaborated with architects in Detroit, MI to deliver a custom metal mesh system for the renovation and historical preservation of a more than 90-year-old parking garage in the heart of the city.

Posted: Oct 10, 2016

Syracuse University Ensley Athletic Center

The Hayner Hoyt Corporation of Syracuse, N.Y. was awarded the American Buildings Company (ABC) 2016 Building of the Year Award for its work on the Syracuse University Ensley Athletic Center building, a 95,149 sq. ft. recreation building with an interior clearance that peaks at 65 ft.

Posted: Oct 07, 2016

The Fathers House

Since opening in 1997, The Fathers House church in Vacaville, CA has experienced tremendous growth. A recent expansion allows the church to better serve the current congregation and sets the table for future growth. The utilization of glass storefront-style bifold doors from Schweiss Doors figured not only into the goals for the present but also those ahead.

Posted: Oct 05, 2016

Berman Residence

This contemporary new residence near the ocean in Ft. Lauderdale, FL is partially clad with a unique wall panel system fabricated from RHEINZINK’s PROTECT LINE of architectural zinc. The PROTECT LINE has a clear coating that provides durable surface protection in aggressive climates. The transparent coating slows down the aging process and preserves the initial appearance of the zinc.

Posted: Oct 03, 2016

Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital For Children

When Paul Asteris of FKP Architects first conceived the signature façade of the newly expanded Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, his vision was to have the glass and metal framing mimic the protective framework of an arbor. The use of Duranar Sunstorm® coatings combined with a random discovery of Azuria® glass by PPG helped make that idea a reality.

Posted: Sep 30, 2016

Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport Parking Structure

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport parking structure and rental car facility welcomes visitors from far and wide and Citadel Architectural Products provided the metal composite material that greets them.

Posted: Sep 28, 2016

Sharp Trucking

A building owner, hoping to construct a new office with a particular look and energy efficiency in mind, ended up pleased with insulated metal panels from Metl-Span.

Posted: Sep 26, 2016

Abroms-Engel Institute For The Visual Arts

Using VMZINC® QUARTZ-ZINC sheets, Abrams Architectural Products of Atlanta fabricated custom zinc Flat lock panels to enhance the stunning aesthetic of the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

Posted: Sep 23, 2016

Odyssey Elementary School

Bodies in Motion: The Animal Kingdom. That's the branding behind the design of the new Odyssey Elementary School in Farmington, UT. And it was with that in mind that the school's main entrance was adorned with a band of colorful metal tiles, manufactured by ATAS International of Allentown, PA, and finished with premium coatings by Minneapolis-based Valspar.

Posted: Sep 21, 2016

Rubey Park Transit Center

Built over 30 years ago, the Rubey Park Transit Center in Aspen, Colorado has undergone a recent transformation. To modernize the facility, the project's design team turned to elZinc architectural zinc.

Posted: Sep 19, 2016

Give Kids The World Village, Towne Hall

The new Towne Hall building at Give Kids The World Village is the fanciful centerpiece of the non-profit resort that provides cost-free, weeklong vacations for children with life-threatening illnesses, and their families. The structure is clad in vibrant, primary colors reflecting Towne Hall’s cheerful design and candy-coated theme - featuring PAC-CLAD metal roofing by Petersen.

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