Exterior Claddings

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Designing a $100 million, 256,000 square-foot, six-story building that serves both historic downtown Blacksburg, Virginia and Virginia Tech University was no easy feat for Hanbury Architects and developer, W.M. Jordan Company.

For wall cladding and roofing systems, architectural zinc’s inherent metallic properties can help reduce buildings’ operational carbon footprints, and improve their energy-efficient, climate-resilient, long-lasting performance.

The structure’s forward-looking design begins with its exterior, where metal wall panels are arranged in a complex pattern that helps break up the mass of the 45,000-sq.-ft. structure and sets it apart from the typical high school gym.

A new 290-unit apartment building called Parc Haven Apartments is one of the standout additions. It features industrial-style metal cladding that references the train tracks it adjoins, along with colorful metal panel highlights that nod to the park’s signature sculpture sited directly across the street.

Metal siding is far from a new concept, but many commercial project managers are turning to it today. Amid this shift, construction and architectural firms should ask why and see if metal walls are right for them.

Western Specialty Contractors – Kansas City Sheet Metal Division was given the task of modernizing the front entrance of its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Mo.

To house residents of such an eclectic area in a new mixed-use apartment building, the developer sought out a look that balanced The Grove’s masonry-heavy traditional look with a contemporary aesthetic.

Creating mid-rise apartment buildings that are both affordable and attractive can be a challenge. Architects must balance the desire to add exterior flair without busting a client’s budget.

Whether it is designing for a residential property, a multifamily development, or commercial projects, architects and designers must consider several major factors.

Specifically engineered for controlled environments, the panels maintain the constant temperatures needed for insect breeding and storage at the high-tech cricket farm. Insulated panels provided an optimal solution for keeping crickets at prime temperatures, especially in the frozen storage portion of the facility.