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The mix and match system streamlines the color matching process. Instead of requiring multiple rounds of back and forth between Sherwin-Williams and Texas Finishing to get approval on the desired colors, Texas Finishing worked directly with the architect to determine the colors to use. With approved… Read More
A close-up detailed view of the Eucalyptus, Forest, Ferns, and Flower Foliage species over a Flat Moss canvas garden wall installation.
The Apartments at Lincoln Common create a new focal point of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Co-developed by Hines and McCaffery Interests, The Apartments at Lincoln Common were designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM) in collaboration with Antunovich Associates to LEED® Silver… Read More
To identify the perfect color for Reels and Wheels, Marlon Blackwell took “a deep dive. We extensively researched the colors of the automotive industry from the ’50s and ’60s,” said Blackwell. Their search led them to the Carroll Shelby’s 1967 Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500 and its green-gold metallic f… Read More
Fluropon SR 70% PVDF resin-based architectural coatings by Sherwin-Williams contain solar-reflective pigments that were combined with a metallic clear coat to achieve Thaden School’s ideal finish. Today, Sherwin-Williams also offers Fluropon Effects Nova coatings providing rich, deep hues with a gol… Read More
Thaden School is named in honor of Iris Louise McPhetridge Thaden (1905-1979), one of the greatest aviators of her time. Her childhood home in Bentonville was renovated and now serves as the school’s office of admissions.
Photo credit: Tim Hursley
Climate Seal's magnetic vinyl extrusion is strong, yet lightweight and a much better insulator than aluminum. It will help prevent condensation and will not deteriorate from the sun’s UV rays, as well as moldings made from ABS plastic.
The Apartments at Lincoln Common blend together the unexpected – contemporary and comfortable, elegant and eclectic, sophisticated and social. “If it were all steel and glass and modern, it would feel out of place in a historic, tree-lined neighborhood like Lincoln Park,” said David Bach, managing d… Read More
The Valflon finishes coat the ALPOLIC/fr metal panels installed on the exterior. Fire safety is crucial for any building, and these fire-retardant panels are compliant with many fire codes worldwide, and offer a lightweight material that’s easy to fabricate, but delivers the same rigidity of heavy-g… Read More
As of Aug. 2020, The Apartments at Lincoln Common was one of six buildings at Lincoln Common submitted for LEED certification that had received confirmation of their achievements. Two earned Gold certification and four were Silver certified, including The Apartments at Lincoln Common. Photographer: … Read More
Use glassboards, particularly mobile glassboards, to brainstorm, collaborate, and take notes in any environment, but especially in confernce rooms.
The lower steel support bar doubles as integrated magnetic marker storage, keeping the writing surface free from clutter and keeping necessary accessories within arms reach.