Featured Projects

The amazing transformation of a 1950’s bungalow into an ultra-modern, energy-efficient residence is truly remarkable. But the project was years in the making and includes a strong European influence—just ask the owners/architects, Gail Whitney Karn and her husband, Robert Karn. She is Director of Technical Sales for RHEINZINK America and Robert runs Consilium, an urban design and architecture consulting practice.

The Fresh Market is a specialty grocery retailer focused on providing high-quality products in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Pacific Sheet Metal of Costa Mesa, Calif., utilizing products by RoofScreen Manufacturing, is helping ensure The Fresh Market stores in California have an inviting exterior as well.

An AEP Span metal roof system was the top choice when Catalyst Architecture LLC of Prescott, AZ set out to achieve LEED Platinum Certification and a Net-Zero energy design for the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex Headquarters and Visitors Center. The center is located in central California near Los Banos.

In September 2013, Manatee Technical Institute celebrated its 50th anniversary in a new main campus facility. Featuring railing infill panels woven by Banker Wire, the Bradenton, FL, ‘Main Campus’ is a state-of-the-art facility that is home to post-secondary adult, career and technical education programs.

Rigid Frame construction from Varco Pruden Buildings was used to create a 39,917 sq. ft. corporate flight department facility in the County of Douglas, Colorado. Owned by Rare Air Limited LLC, the structure includes a 30,000 sq. ft. hangar and a 9,917 sq. ft. office space/support area.

Nucor Vulcraft Group completed a unique, pro-bono project for the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk, NE. Vulcraft donated the joist and decking, as well as the time dedicated by all departments - including sales, engineering, production, and shipping - for the Heroes Park Shelter. Other steel was also donated by a sister division, Nucor Steel.

The new D Casino Hotel in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada is the result of a major renovation and renaming of the old Fitzgeralds Casino at the eastern end of the Fremont Street Experience, a canopied pedestrian mall and entertainment attraction. The facility’s entrance features metal panels from Petersen Aluminum Corp.

Named for a local couple who have championed senior issues, the Charles and Rae Kane Center in Stuart, Florida is situated on a nine-acre wooded campus in a primarily residential area. Designed in the traditional Florida vernacular—with tall windows, plank siding and metal roofing from Englert Inc.—the center fits well with similar architecture and has a hometown, residential feel.

Los Angeles, CA-based CRL-U.S. Aluminum provided a myriad of products integral to the successful redevelopment of the new Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), the centerpiece of Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) multi-billion dollar LAX development.

Sherwood Middle School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts utilizes a simple technology to add energy efficiency to the structure that achieved credits in the Massachusetts Collaborative for High Performance Schools. That technology is InSpire, a transpired solar collector wall system from ATAS International.

Kalzip’s aluminum standing seam system was specified for the impressive new Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Bus Station by architect Grimshaw. VINCI Construction UK was the main contractor and experienced Teamkal contractor Lakesmere Ltd installed the Kalzip roofing system which included double curvature XT profiled sheets and a bespoke Kalzip rainscreen specially designed for use on the bus drivers’ accommodation block.

Eagle Valley Middle School in Carson City, Nevada can now work diligently toward providing excellent education, thanks to an updated and improved campus constructed by Miles Construction, an American Buildings Company (ABC) authorized Builder.

The new Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts at the University of Chicago is comprised of an imposing eight-story tower linked to a pair of low rise wings clad with prePATINA blue-gray roof and wall panels from RHEINZINK America Inc.

Originally conceived as a senior center, the West Sacramento Community Center evolved into a more comprehensive facility. The building’s bold color palette of blues and oranges and the distinctive form of the elevated black box theater have made the center a local landmark. CENTRIA supplied metal cladding in three shades of blue for the complex.

The new Wake Technical Community College North Campus parking deck in Raleigh, NC, was constructed near a wooded area at the end of the campus. The design goal was for the building to have a look to contrast with its surroundings while reflecting the beauty of the natural habitat. That was achieved, in part, through the use of perforated panels by Morin - A Kingspan Group Company on its exterior.

Brilliant splendor describes New York’s newest skyscraper, the 34-story International Gem Tower, which opened mid-2013 on West 47th Street in the heart of the Diamond District. Inspired by its setting and diamonds themselves, the building’s design features angular geometry and a faceted exterior rendered in stainless steel supplied by Contrarian Metal Resources of Allison Park, PA.

The $1.9-billion New Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was dedicated in September 2013. The 1.3-million square-foot terminal addition features a dynamic design by Denver-headquartered Fentress Architects. The project utilized aluminum composite material from 3A Composites USA.

The Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles was established along with the prominent movie studios during the early 20th century. In one of its high-end apartment complexes, a new water feature created with Banker Wire mesh, emphasizes the connection between Studio City and the movie industry – and provides a canvas for multimedia entertainment.

Varco Pruden Buildings supplied Rigid Frame metal building systems for the construction of the 23,000 sq. ft. Worship Center for the Oklahoma Assembly Of God State Youth Camp facility in Sparks, OK.

Chuy’s is a fast-growing, full-service restaurant concept offering a distinct menu of authentic, freshly-prepared Mexican and Tex Mex-inspired food. Among its 32 locations in seven states are four stores in Tennessee; all topped with standing seam metal roofs fabricated from metal supplied by Englert Inc. of Perth Amboy, NJ.