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Posted: Mar 24, 2014

Sherwood Middle School

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.

Posted: Mar 21, 2014

Stoke-On-Trent City Centre Bus Station

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.

Posted: Mar 19, 2014

Eagle Valley Middle School Improvements

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.

Posted: Mar 17, 2014

Reva And David Logan Center For The Arts

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.

Posted: Mar 14, 2014

West Sacramento Community Center

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.

Posted: Mar 12, 2014

Wake Technical Community College North Campus Parking Deck

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.

Posted: Mar 10, 2014

International Gem Tower

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.

Posted: Mar 07, 2014

LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal Expansion

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.

Posted: Mar 05, 2014

Grand Vista Apartments Water Feature

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.

Posted: Feb 28, 2014

Chuy's Restaurant - Knoxville

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.

Posted: Feb 26, 2014

28th Street Apartments

The extensive restoration and expansion of the landmark 28th Street YMCA in Los Angeles, CA brings the valuable neighborhood organization back to its roots as an empowering community center with safe, affordable housing. The new design by Koning Eizenberg Architecture, Los Angeles, adds a slim steel-and-wood-framed building. Adorning it is a custom-designed perforated aluminum screen by CR Laurence and U.S. Aluminum.

Posted: Feb 24, 2014

McElroy Metal Peachtree City Manufacturing Facility

It’s one thing to talk about the benefits of your metal roofing products and how those products can serve as a host for photovoltaic panels. It’s quite another thing to re-roof your manufacturing facility with your panels and add photovoltaic panels. But that's precisely what McElroy Metal did at its Peachtree City plant.

Posted: Feb 21, 2014

Kanner Residence

Contractor and homeowner Alan Kanner wanted his house to respect its hilly, wooded surroundings in Takoma Park, Maryland while also being creative, cool and fun. Playing a prominent role in the home’s design are metal wall panels from ATAS International.

Posted: Feb 19, 2014

Porsche Of Tacoma

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.

Posted: Feb 17, 2014

Rathfriland Fire Station

Kalzip’s FC rainscreen and aluminum standing seam systems were specified by HLM Architects for Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s rebuilt and eye-catching Rathfriland Fire Station in Co Down, Ireland. Peter O’Hare Ltd was the main contractor for the imaginatively-designed building and both Kalzip systems were installed by approved Teamkal contractor, LA Ltd.

Posted: Feb 14, 2014

Wolfe Center For The Arts

The new Wolfe Center For The Arts at Bowling Green State University provides a space on campus where the arts can flourish and robust interdisciplinary collaborations can take root. Rising dramatically from a flat site, the building’s metal panels – supplied by CENTRIA - and tilted geometry have introduced a completely new aesthetic to an otherwise traditional group of campus buildings.

Posted: Feb 12, 2014

Carizma Motors

In October 2013, construction was completed on the Carizma Motors used car dealership in Lubbock, Texas. The walls of the new facility feature metal cladding from MBCI.

Posted: Feb 10, 2014

St. Catherine’s Church

In many of Europe's major cities, it's quite common to find zinc roofs that have been in service for more than 100 years. Famed German architect Karl-Friedrich Schinkel (1781-1841) used zinc extensively for roofing and building ornamentation on several historical buildings and palaces that still stand today.

Posted: Feb 07, 2014

Nacarato Volvo

Rigid Frame metal building systems by Varco Pruden Buildings are prominently featured as part of the Nacarato Volvo facility in La Vergne, TN. The 80,270 sq. ft. truck sales and service center is comprised of two buildings. The main building - housing sales, parts and service operations - measures 56,750 sq. ft., while a 23,520 sq. ft. body repair and paint shop building is also situated on 12 acres of paved area.

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