Posted: Dec 16, 2024 Browns Shoes Distribution Center Expansion Now one of North America’s leading independent footwear chains, Browns Shoes was founded in 1940 by Benjamin Brownstein. The single store sat on Sainte-Catherine Street, Montreal’s main commercial artery. Evidence of the company's continued success can be seen in the recent expansion of its Quebec Distribution Center. The 36,000 sq. ft. addition was constructed using insulated metal panels from Kingspan Insulated Panels. Read
Posted: Dec 09, 2024 The Waller At Symphony Square The Waller at Symphony Square in Austin, TX, is a mixed-used development with a high-rise multi-family residential tower and an office building. The project presented a unique opportunity to design a structure that would not only set a new standard for downtown living but enhance the city’s skyline. The project’s architect, R2L Architects, chose ALUCOBOND PLUS to help bring the design vision to life. Read
Posted: Nov 18, 2024 Meadowvale Exchange Canada's industrial sector remains strong, especially in Ontario where new facilities continue to be developed. Among the latest completed are a pair of buildings for Meadowvale Exchange, a high-profile industrial site located in the heart of Meadowvale, a large suburban district in the northwestern part of Mississauga, Ontario. The two structures feature insulated metal wall panels from Kingspan Insulated Panels. Read
Posted: Nov 11, 2024 Scioto Peninsula Skywalk A skywalk was installed to connect two buildings within the Scioto Peninsula neighborhood of downtown Columbus, Ohio. The creative use of perforated metal and angular supports in the skywalk’s design resulted in an attractive addition to its surroundings. The perforated side panels - manufactured by ATAS International - allow for air circulation and sightlines, creating a feeling of openness and continuity while moving from building to building. Read
Posted: Nov 04, 2024 Hope Plaza Outpatient Center City of Hope’s new outpatient center, Hope Plaza, is a beacon of light in Duarte, California, blending world-class cancer care with an architectural vision that reflects its mission and the surrounding natural beauty. The building’s design, featuring Lorin’s Light Bronze anodized aluminum, seamlessly integrates the facility with its environment while symbolizing resilience and care. Read
Posted: Oct 21, 2024 West Bedford School Bedford, Nova Scotia has seen extreme population growth over the last few years due to its historic charm, scenic waterfront views, and famous natural harbor. To accommodate this growth, Architecture49 designed what is now the largest public school in Nova Scotia: West Bedford School. To help the new educational facility stand up to the sometimes severe weather, the firm clad the school with insulated metal panels from Kingspan Insulated Panels. Read
Posted: Oct 07, 2024 GreenHouse Short North GreenHouse Short North, a new seven-story, mixed-use development with 158 units in the Short North area of Columbus, OH, has an impressive list of amenities to draw tenants. And it has the looks to match. Featured on the project's exterior is 64,000 square feet of Omega-Lite® by Laminators Incorporated. Read
Posted: Sep 30, 2024 Bombardier Global Manufacturing Centre When Bombardier announced plans to build a new aircraft assembly plant at the Toronto Pearson International Airport, it wanted the new $400 million facility to represent the company's commitment to sustainability. Fittingly, the new building's envelope is comprised of insulated metal panel systems from Kingspan Insulated Panels. Read
Posted: Sep 03, 2024 VyStar Parking Garage On Forsyth The growing Florida-based credit union VyStar made a significant decision to move its headquarters from Jacksonville’s suburbs to the city’s downtown, which thrilled civic leaders but also raised some questions. Among the most important of these was where, exactly, 600 to 700-plus commuting employees were going to park. The answer to this particular conundrum turned out to be a new 7-level parking garage featuring PAC-CLAD metal panels by Petersen. Read