After towering over Mount Jackson, Virginia on Interstate 81 more than a decade, the town’s well-known water tower, adorned with the image of a basket of apples, was due for a makeover. Exposure to the elements, UV radiation, moisture, salt, and the like, left the tank with rust spots both internally and externally. Mount Jackson’s Town Manager at the time, Kevin Fauber, shared the details of the tower’s design. He stated, “the design of red apples filling a wooden basket is plastered on 3M sheets, similar to vinyl that adhere to the sides of the water tank.”
How Water Tank Coating Systems Extend Service Life and Reduce Maintenance
Categories Water Tanks/Infrastructure
High-performance water tank coating systems made with LUMIFLON FEVE resin can extend exterior service life, preserve color and gloss, and reduce maintenance and repainting costs.
Grand Canyon Skywalk Revitalized with High Performance Coating System
Categories Bridges
Along the Grand Canyon’s west rim is the skywalk, a cantilever glass bridge that is situated 4,000 feet over the canyon’s floor. The bridge, which is curved like a horseshoe, extends 70 feet from the canyon wall so visitors seeking a thrill will feel as if they are walking on air. Commissioned by the Hualapai Tribe, the attraction was designed by architect Mark Ross Johnson and opened in 2007.
Amazon Spheres Takes Biophilic Design to New Heights
Categories Architecture
Seattle, Washington is home to Amazon’s headquarters. The online retailer has worked relentlessly to incorporate itself with its metropolitan backdrop, developing urban plans that include a variety of buildings, plazas, and other open spaces for the public to enjoy. One such addition that not only contributes to Amazon’s presence in Seattle, but serves as a demonstration of the company’s position as an industry leader in innovation are the Amazon Spheres.
World’s Most Slender Skyscraper Design Presents Artful Amalgamation of Manhattan’s Past and Future
Categories Architecture
Standing at a staggering 1,428 ft along Billionaires' Row, Manhattan's 111 West 57th, also known as Steinway Tower, has gained recognition as New York City's second-tallest building, as well as the world's most slender skyscraper. Designed by SHoP Architects and developed by JDS Development Group, the superstructure reached completion in 2022, with a height-to-width ratio of 24:1.




