INSPIRATION
Project photos from professionals within the commercial construction and design industry.
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
The exterior’s design, and the materials used to construct it, resulted in a distinction between the two locations. Dark ground and polished concrete are used on the outside of the library, while the housing units on top of the library are clad with a corrugated metal façade, punctuated… Read More
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
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
Drawing respectful inspiration from the uniforms worn by the first responders trained there, blue and gray panels clad the 65,000-square-foot building’s façade.
Photography credit: Deborah Gwinn
Architects at Pfeiffer Architecture built a stunning addition to the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, which was completed in 2015. This music conservatory on Mount Royal University’s campus was already a staple in the community, serving musical education to people starting at age three all the… Read More
Together, the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Eskimos Football Club established a facility that added value to the neighborhood, created a year-round location that draws in the community, and met the requirements for a LEED Silver Certification. With connected facilities, new amenities, and a stri… Read More
Not only does Sherwin-Williams Fluropon Classic II Special SR provide the penguin center with a beautiful exterior, the coating also contains 70 percent PVDF resins, resulting in outstanding protection against dirt and staining as well exceptional color consistency and retention. The custom Iceberg … Read More
Each 11-story office tower contains 280,000 square feet with an unobstructed 360-degree view from the inside of every floor with glass pedestrian bridges linking the two office towers. High-end retail shops and restaurants are located around most of the ground level of both office towers with large … Read More
G.B. Construction built the L-shaped structure and its staggered elevation heights to maximize the architectural vision and apartment count. Asymmetrical exterior corridors and stairwells encourage healthy living and social interactions. Fostering these connections, the building hosts a community ro… 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 coat the metal. In the metallic color, Bright Silver, the field-proven exterior metal finish provides durability for the mon… Read More
