INSPIRATION
Project photos from professionals within the commercial construction and design industry.
In actuality, there were 52 different panel sizes configured to deliver on HOK’s architectural vision. Made from 0.080-inch-thick aluminum sheet, the largest panels’ dimensions were 120 inches wide by 20 inches tall for material optimization on Metal Coater’s coil coating equipment… Read More
Balancing transparency and concealment, GR333N’s design provides a contemporary interpretation of the Fulton Market’s historic neighborhood. Gensler specified Fluropon® Classic II by Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings in Graphite Gray to impart the look of industrial steel without the weight and mainten… Read More
Applied to meet the most stringent industry specification, AAMA 2605, the finished metal panels added a specialty metallic clear topcoat to maximize sparkle and enhance color intensity. The solar-reflective pigments in Fluropon SR help to resist heat absorption, contributing to the buildings’ energy… Read More
The Independence facility in the Irving Park neighborhood is one of three structures built in response to an initiative brought forth by the former mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel. Together, the Chicago Housing Authority and Chicago Public Library worked on the arrangement of these three co-locations… Read More
Featuring poplar hardwood, the Pallet Wall makes a grand statement in the entrance of the Cronan & Associates showroom.
When President Obama gives the groundbreaking speech for a new project, it’s bound to be an important building. The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is located on Constitution Avenue, adjacent to the National Museum of American History and the Washin… Read More
Juan Campos, Account Manager, had worked with Texas Finishing on a multitude of projects, training their lab technician on the Sherwin-Williams mix and match system. This system has over 16 Fluropon color bases and 4 mica bases, which allows customers to match standard Fluropon two-coat systems to h… Read More
Doug Matthews, regional sales manager for Morin Corp., noted, “The design impact of variable panels and the shadows and dimensional depth to these panels, as well as angular cuts, play well with the ‘curiosity and creativity’ theme of the overall campus." Photo credit: Tim Hur… Read More
Through innovative and creative thinking, the Independence mixed-used building stands firmly as a colorful landmark found in Chicago’s North Side. Photography Credits: James Florio Architect & Interior Photography
Owned by Oyster Development, the eight-story, 150,000-square-foot building houses 114 condominiums with ground-level retail, tenant lounge areas, a secluded courtyard, and a rooftop deck. The project’s $70 million scope also involved rehabilitating the New Mission Theatre and converting it from a on… Read More
In the new building – that matches the scale of the neighboring stadium – four stories of space and a cascading promenade connect a gymnasium, aquatics hall and field house. The 220,000 square-foot Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre includes space for stadium activities, football operations, a… Read More
Located in the colorful Mission District of San Francisco, Vida brings to life a long-vacant space as an upscale, mixed-use residential and retail, urban infill project. Designed by DLR Group|Kwan Henmi, the façade reflects the color and texture of the neighborhood’s Latin-influenced murals, craft, … Read More
