The new Central Library in Calgary was a collaborative project with architecture firms Snøhetta and DIALOG. As the architects at Snøhetta explain, “Calgary Public Library is one of the most actively used library systems in North America, where more than half of its residents are active cardholders, and accordingly, the new main branch was created for and inspired by its diverse inhabitants.”
New York City Apartment Building Features Dimensional Bronzed Façade
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108 Chambers is a 10-story mixed-use residential building in Tribeca. By Greystone Development, and designed by Woods Bagot, the building features multiple condominium floors with ground-level retail. The exterior immediately grabs attention with a series of angular protruding bronzed aluminum panels. The building serves as a great contrasting element to the surrounding more traditional New York City facades.
Architects Design Three Dimensional Facade Using Mirrored Metal Product Enhanced With FEVE Resin
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The Janus/Riverside commercial building by Brenac & Gonzalez Architects boasts a captivating façade. The eight-story complex is nearly 56,000 square-feet, was completed in 2017 and utilizes an abundance of Alucobond aluminum composite panels. The panels, in Alucobond’s Mirror and Anodized Look finishes, showcase a playfulness with their reflective nature.
Architects Design Massive Retail Complex Enveloped In Iridescent Metal Panels
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Buyaka is a colossal complex, constructed in Istanbul by Dilekci Architects (DDA). Featuring four multi-story facades, one shopping center and one sports arena, the complex attempts to provide a different approach to mixed-use development. One obvious difference is the shopping center’s very modern façade.
Clarion Hotel Energy In Norway Uses Reflective And Anodized Metal Panels On Exterior
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In 2014, powerhouse architects Snøhetta completed the Clarion Hotel Energy in Stavanger, Norway. The impressive hotel is the first of its kind to receive the Norwegian energy classification A for its peak efficiency.