Amazon Spheres Takes Biophilic Design to New Heights

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

111W57th, Steinway Tower, SHoP Architects, Manhattan, NYC, IFS Coatings, IFS 500 FP, Michael Young
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.

Award-Winning Residential Manhattan Skyscraper Features Lumiflon-Fortified Envelope

Madison House, Manhattan, NYC, IFS Coatings, IFS 500FP, Michael Young, Architectural
Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood is regarded as a vibrant neighborhood that sits north of NYC’s famous Madison Square Park. With a rich history and culture dating back centuries, NoMad is defined by its mixture of historical and contemporary architecture, most notably the surge of luxurious residential buildings cropping up through the neighborhood.

Icy, Iridescent MCM Iceberg Crown Jewel of Unique School Renovation

Northridge Local Schools, Ohio, Levin Porter, ALPOLIC, MCM, Lumiflon FEVE, FEVE, East Coast Metal Systems
When provided with the opportunity to renovate Northridge Local Schools in Ohio, Superintendent David Jackson could see the potential to develop an iconic landmark that would stand out in the community. The end result was a unique iceberg-like structure serving as the building’s centerpiece, a suitable design for the home of the polar bears, the school’s mascot. Levin Porter Architects took up the project, where CEO Mark Wiseman recalled, “I kinda have a crazy idea…what do you think if we stick a giant iceberg at the front?”