INSPIRATION
Project photos from professionals within the commercial construction and design industry.
The residential section includes 44 apartments for individuals that are over the age of 62, with 30 units for public housing and 14 affordable units. Each apartment stands out thanks to the eight custom Valflon® colors, supplied by Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings. A vivid hue of either bright orange,… Read More
“Early in the project’s design, we determined that this would be a modern take on the former industrial warehouses in the West Loop – kind of a warehouse for people. The gray color on the curtainwall framing and mullions mimics that sense of steel I-beams,” said Gensler’s principal, Brett Taylor.
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An economical alternative to porcelain or painted-steel whiteboards, Non-Magnetic Whiteboards provide years of reliable performance using dry erase markers with the proper care. Designed for occasional use.
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
Finished by Linetec in a Snow White color, Winco Windows’ products provide a neutral contrast to the multicolored, modern exterior. Along with defining Vida’s rhythmic appearance, the window systems assist the building in surpassing California Green Building Standards (CALGreen) code’s modern perfor… Read More
The massing of the performing arts center reflects the aesthetic of the prairie landscape meeting the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. To further bring this aesthetic to life, the architects specified the use of Vicwest .76mm metal panels, which are lightweight and easy to shape. These pre-painted … Read More
“In my 35 years of metal construction, we have never used this amount of colors for one project,” said Bob Baker, plant manager, Baker Metal Products, Inc. “The entire team worked tirelessly to test every color to ensure each was exactly what Mr. Nouvel had conceptualized.”
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Dressed in Linen White Fluropon® by Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings, King 1101 Apartments’ affordable housing units in Los Angeles present a contemporary appearance with a bright outlook while supporting the residential project’s LEED® Gold certification goals for energy efficienc… Read More
An outdoor room that bridges the gap between the interior and exterior of the building, this feature also unites the structure with its natural surroundings. The underside of the porch roof is tilted upward, allowing for a reflection of the moving water below. This covered area creates a microclimat… Read More
Vicwest steel panels deliver project efficiency and design excellence, with additional benefits stemming from the Fluropon® finish from Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings that coats the metal. In the metallic color, Bright Silver, the field-proven exterior metal finish provides durability for the monume… Read More
Two is better than one. This thought process applies to the construction of the Independence Library and Apartments in Chicago, featuring a hybrid design that brings a library and residential units together under one roof.
Photography Credits: James Florio Architect & Interior Photography
The design of the building’s additions pulled inspiration from the Calgary region’s geography and history. Iconic imagery of the area’s prairies, a lone barn found on the open landscape, teepees of the local aboriginal inhabitants, and the province’s official floral emblem, the Alberta Rose, were in… Read More
