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Appearance, durability and glare reduction were all important considerations in the decision to utilize Rigidized® Metals perforated DuoTex® combination pattern 1UN on InvariMatte® micro texture to skin newly constructed portions of Symphony Park parking garage in Las Vegas, NV. The garage provides parking for the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, the Discovery Children's Museum, Symphony Park and more.

Unique applications often require outside-the-box thinking. That certainly was the case when Workplace Resource wanted metal ceiling panels as a part of the flexible, multi-function workspace within their Denver office. The metal ceiling panels ultimately chosen for the interior design project were fabricated by Sheet Metal Supply of Grayslake, IL, using textured metal from Rigidized Metals of Buffalo, NY.

The Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC) promotes the health and wellness of the Vietnamese American community in Santa Clara County, Calif. The design team set out to create a structure that embodies the Vietnamese/Vietnamese American culture and heritage. Shadow Series from Dri-Design was used to achieve that goal and mimic the look of bamboo on the building’s exterior.

Anodized aluminum from Lorin® was selected for a pivotal role in the construction of the new Muskegon Museum of Art. This strategic partnership underscores Lorin’s commitment to excellence in material innovation and the museum’s vision of establishing a cutting-edge cultural landmark.

Google describes Brooklyn, New York's Greenpoint neighborhood as a residential area with hipster appeal. Among the new residential towers is The Dupont, a just-completed 41-story development whose top-of-the-line amenities are rivaled only by its stunning views. Marking the building's prominent entrance is a canopy comprised of perforated textured metal from Buffalo, NY's Rigidized® Metals.

Residents of Sevierville, Tenn., take full advantage of the activities offered by the Sevierville Community Center. So, when the roof started leaking in several spots, closing the center to tear off and replace the failing roof really was not an option. Installing a new metal roofing system over old 24-inch trapezoidal metal roofing panels required the use of Roof Hugger sub-purlins to create a new structural framing system.

When it came time to order a door for his new 42' x 84' hangar in Godley, Texas, Mike Wagner didn’t hesitate to order a Schweiss Doors bifold liftstrap autolatch door. The factory red door features an automatic latch system and a remote opener.

With the intent of eliminating the boundaries between the natural landscaping and a new school building, the design of Kimball Elementary School in Seattle included flush metal panels from The Bryer Company. The project's primary goal was to create an urban oasis by embracing mature tree groves around the site.

As part of a larger rebranding effort, Dominium Management Services LLC sought to modernize the exterior of 808 Berry Apartments, a 20-year-old complex located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The redesign focused on creating a welcoming and impactful entrance for residents and visitors alike, which was accomplished with the help of a Kingspan Light + Air Briteway® polycarbonate canopy.

Central Region Cooperative has 10 locations, including a newly constructed plant in Fairfax, MN, serving the agricultural community with fertilizer, feed, seed and energy products, including numerous marketing options to assist farmers in running a productive operation. Helping the plant be more productive are bifold liftstrap doors from Schweiss Doors, one of the world's leading producers of bifold, hydraulic and custom designer doors.

Walled Lake Central High School in Walled Lake, Michigan, has been serving students and the community for more than two decades. But the 25-year-old building was beginning to show its age, and water intrusion had become an issue in the academic wing. As a solution, TMP architecture turned to insulated metal wall panels from Kingspan.