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The Polk Penguin Conservation Center
A monolithic tabular iceberg rises inside the Detroit Zoo, sparkling brightly in the sun. Although not literally made out of ice, the exterior of the Polk Penguin Conservation Center resembles the look of an Antarctic iceberg. The center is designed to house penguins and also to reflect their n… Read More
At the onset of the project, Register and the Sherwin-Williams team planned to develop a custom color with Sherwin-Williams Fluropon Effects Kameleon, due to the advanced coating’s pearlescent and unique color-shifting finish. Despite the coating’s dynamic and innovative appearance, the sheen swayed… 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
Now open to the public, the Polk Penguin Conservation Center will welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors each year as part of the Detroit Zoo. Thanks to the combined efforts of Albert Khan Associates, Imetco, and Sherwin-Williams, the 83 penguins living in the penguin center will have a beautiful… Read More
