The copper roof was part of the plans for the 50,000-sq.-ft. science center from the start for the design team of Robert A. M. Stern Architects as design architects, and the Dallas office of GFF Inc.; the combination of copper roofs and red-brick façades is a feature of all the school’s buildings.
Principles of efficient construction, thermal and fire performance were played out in real time as the clock ticked down on construction of Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV Football.
The use of standard framing systems in the glazing business is quite common, but when designers use those systems in unconventional ways to create visual interest in their buildings, it can also provide some installation challenges.
Dubbed 1010 On The Rhine, the mixed-use structure opened in the fall of 2019, with classical skyscraper massing that helps it fit into the surrounding historic district, and a unique metal panel and glass façade that makes sure it stands out in the city’s skyline.
Offering an urban beach getaway with a fresh view of New York City, The Rockaway Hotel stands six stories tall, clad in resilient architectural zinc wall panels.
Adding a seven-story curtainwall to three 1900s-era bank buildings in downtown Boston, local architect Arrowstreet sought a lightweight material to contrast the structures’ original granite and limestone facades.
Designers of a new Phoenix area casino drew on this chameleon-like characteristic as they developed the “dynamic earth” theme that became a touchstone for their plans.
The wall panels were selected to clad the building because metal best supported the design concept, performance requirements and budget considerations.
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