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
Categories Architecture
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?”
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Public Works Building Draws Inspiration from Rich San Antonio History and Culture

Bexar County Public Works, Bexar, San Antonio, Texas, Marmon Mok, Pure Freeform, Lumiflon, weatherability, durability, metal panel, aesthetics, architecture
Categories Architecture
The Bexar County Public Works Department’s office building sits at the heart of San Antonio, overlooking Conception Park, the Mission Reach portion of the San Antonio River, and the city skyline. Designed by architects at Marmon Mok, the Bexar County Public Works project envisioned a beaming structure utilizing its central location, as well as its proximity to the Missions World Heritage Site, to establish itself both as a “lantern on the river,” and a contributing member of the Mission Reach community.
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Google’s “Googleplex” Represents a Vision of Economic Recovery, Tech Growth in NYC

Google HQ, Googleplex, Manhattan, NYC, CookFox Architects, Pure Freeform, Lumiflon FEVE Resin
Categories Architecture
550 Washington, known as St. John’s Terminal, is a highly-coveted pool of potential among developers in New York City. In 2017, the historic site was acquired by Oxford Properties, where it was then sold to Google for $2.1 billion in 2022. The purchase served as a key component–the heart–of the company’s intentions to develop a new corporate campus. Alongside 550 Washington, Google also acquired two other developments, 315 and 345 Hudson Street, as part of the company’s grand “Googleplex” plan.
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Historical Architecture and Technological Innovation Artfully Juxtaposed in DC Renovation

80M, Washington, DC, District of Columbia, Photography Ron Blunt, Hickok Cole, Pure Freeform, Lumiflon
Categories Architecture
Washington, DC’s 80M Street, originally constructed in 2001, was one of the first buildings that made up the Riverfront District. In 2016, the structure underwent a $3 million renovation, in which architect Hickok Cole worked with Arup, Davis Construction, and Columbia Property Trust to build DC’s first mass timber project. Designers strode to design a building that would stand out in a crowded commercial market. As 80M Street was an ideal candidate for vertical expansion, architects chose mass timber for the build, taking the opportunity to expand with a new, unique look.
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