Featured Projects

B & D Dairy Farms in Pound, Wisconsin has a new rotary milking parlor to add to their extensive dairy farm, thanks to Keller Inc., an American Buildings Company (ABC) Authorized Builder. The new parlor enhances the speed of the milking process for the large herd of cattle, as well as gives the employees extended office space and a new mechanical room.

St. Lucie County, Florida was in dire need for a shelter to accommodate the area’s increasing stray animal population, so they turned to Richard K. Davis Construction Corporation and the cost efficiency of pre-engineered metal. The resulting 13,000-square foot shelter showcases a Ceco Building Systems rigid frame metal framing system as well as metal wall and roof panels.

Over 1,800 sq. meters of Kalzip aluminum standing seam panels and a similar quantity of Kalzip liner and decking sheets have been installed on Mansfield, UK’s impressive new bus station and link-bridge. The Kalzip roofing sheets together with Kalzip planking for the soffits and an array of bespoke Kalzip aluminum fabrications were all installed by Teamkal contractor, Met-Clad Contracts Ltd.

Under the premise that public housing projects deserve the same level of architectural attention as any other, the new Richardson Apartments in San Francisco is as visually interesting as they come. Featured on its most visible elevation are titanium zinc panels from RHEINZINK American in two of the company’s most popular finishes.

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, The Rapid (Interurban Transit Partnership) is a growing transportation authority that serves the Grand Rapids metropolis and surrounding regions. The new Wealthy Street Transit Operations Center, which is LEED® Silver certified, is the city’s latest project in its sustainable transportation system initiative. CENTRIA architectural metal products are featured on the facility.

On gameday, when the University of Southern California Trojan men’s and women’s basketball teams battle it out at the Galen Center, upwards of 10,000 fans pack the arena to cheer them on. In between games at this recently opened multi-use facility, located on the campus' west side, volleyball, concerts and many other major events are held. They too draw large crowds.

Readily recyclable and manufactured from recycled materials, Cambridge Architectural stainless steel mesh systems provide a large-scale streamlined look that makes an elegant statement inside the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD.

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia is the world’s busiest, hosting more than 90 million travelers per year. When it came to designing the new Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal, planners wanted to give passengers a pleasant respite from the stresses of air travel, while also functioning as a wayfinding system that helped people navigate its 1.2 million sq. ft. of space. Coatings from PPG are displayed prominently in the new terminal.

Two types of framing and a standing seam roof system by Varco Pruden Buildings were utilized in the construction of the 20,000 sq. ft. Midtown Cultural And Educational Center in Daytona Beach, FL.

One of the largest and most eco-friendly clear-span buildings in Washington state features more than 8,000 square feet of metal wall and soffit panels from Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation. The 83,590-square-foot Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center in Tacoma, WA receives, sorts and transfers municipal solid waste and separates recyclable materials.

More than 1,400 Dri-Design panels containing 3.3 million perforations were utilized to create an abstract design for one side of the new University of Massachusetts Lowell North Campus Parking Garage in Lowell, MA.

The Liberty College & Career Academy (LCCA) in Hinesville, Georgia can now focus on cultivating nimble young minds, thanks to the hard work of Eastern Corporation, an Architectural Metal Systems (AMS) Authorized Roofer.

A 21-story facility is the newest addition to the Saint John’s on the Lake Community. As Milwaukee’s premier retirement community, Saint John’s offers unparalleled views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline. Located directly adjacent to the waterfront, Saint John’s is a close distance to vast array of restaurants, museums, theaters and retail shops. CENTRIA products played important roles in the design of this addition.

Location made the Magdalena Grand Beach Resort an attractive destination. But its ocean-front setting on the island of Tobago proved a double-edged sword. Salt water corrosion eventually took its toll on the Caribbean Sea resort, forcing the complex to close for two years for repairs. Among the repairs made to the property during that period was the replacement of its old roof with 160,000 sq. ft. of new Englert jobsite-rollformed metal roofing.

The 310th Space Wing Headquarters houses the 310th Space Wing Staff, Security Forces Squadron and personnel from the 310th Military Personnel Flight and Mission Support Squadron. In addition to requiring roof and wall products that would stand the test of time, the building had to provide a clean, well-maintained environment. With the help of roof and wall products from Firestone Building Products, those edicts were met.

The new 401 Lofts apartment project in downtown Akron, OH is geared toward young professionals and students. The upscale development includes amenities such as a fitness center, computer lab, 15-person movie screening room and yoga studio. Helping create a hip, stylish look on the development’s exterior were ProCore™ panels from Citadel Architectural Products.

Metal roofing and wall panels from Fabral were used in Atlanta, GA to create the Big Nerd Ranch Galactic Headquarters, home to the technology training and consulting firm.

With the mountains as its backdrop, Lightbox Dance Studio in Kaysville, UT, was designed to harmonize with the rustic setting. The 17,150 sq. ft. facility was constructed with metal systems from Varco Pruden Buildings.

In 2008, an international pharmaceutical company began looking for a location to expand its North American headquarters. The client initially rejected a 770,000 sq. ft. building in Plainsboro, NJ due to its appearance. But that was before a $220 million renovation transformed it. Playing a huge role in the structure's new look and new lease on life were metal claddings and entry systems from Alcoa Architectural Products and Kawneer, respectively.

Integrated Medical Systems International (IMS) moved one of its repair facilities into a newly renovated, 55,000 square-foot operations center in Birmingham, AL. The new facility features offices, conference and training space, and space for technicians to perform lab work. Its exterior is adorned with Sunset Red and Slate Gray metal wall panels from Laminators Inc. of Hatfield, PA.