Guest Author: Gary Edgar, National Coil and Extrusion Specification Manager, PPG Building Products Fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) fluoropolymer powder coatings are well known for their anti-corrosive properties. But it’s their aesthetic impact on commercial building applications that is making them a top specification for architects looking to design legacy-building projects. While t...
Architects Design Elevated And Organically Designed High School Campus In Washington
Categories Architecture
Nestled in a valley between two mountains and the Snoqualmie River, the Mount Si high school campus is a modern educational facility. The design, by NAC Architecture, responds to the natural landscape, elevating the facade to meet flood levels and providing scenic views of the nearby mountains. The design also implements equally collaborative and personalized spaces to provide students with social and learning areas for their individual needs.
Australia’s Most Colorful Schools Feature High-Performance Fiber Cement Cladding
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Educational designs are inspired by the students and staff that inhabit them. The spaces are often designed to enhance well-being with features such as daylighting and communal areas. A critical element of educational design is the use of vibrant exterior materials. One such material, Vitrapanel fiber cement, is featured throughout Australia, adding color to the architectural landscape. Sit...
Modern Office Complex In Culver City Features Operable Perforated Façade
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The Brick and the Machine is a two-building complex in downtown Culver City. The distinction between the buildings, the Brick, and the Machine, was a purposeful design by Abramson Architects. The Brick, named for its traditional brick facade, complements historic architecture. In contrast, the Machine is an “operable, experiential façade” that features colorful shifting screens.
Transit Center In Virginia Boasts Intricate Metallic Metal Design
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The Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) provides transportation services to the Hampton Roads community of Virginia. The HRT Norfolk Transit Center in downtown Norfolk was renovated in 2016 to feature a contemporary design. The new center replaced a nearly entirely asphalt slab, turning it into an acclaimed urban transportation hub.




