In this 30 minute webcast, Raj Sunjar discusses the ability of fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) fluoropolymer topcoats to resist ultraviolet (UV) degradation, corrosion, and the ill effects of chemical exposure for both new bridges and maintenance re-coating for existing bridges.
Historical Architecture and Technological Innovation Artfully Juxtaposed in DC Renovation
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.
Office Building On Park Avenue In New York Adds to Iconic Modernist Skyline
Categories Architecture
425 Park Avenue is the first full-block office building on Park Avenue in New York in over 50 years. The building, designed by Foster + Partners, sits beside some of the area’s most iconic modernist facades. Built to LEED Gold standards, the 47-story building takes the health and well-being of its occupants to new heights.
Newtons Cove Footbridge Recoat With High Performance Coatings System To Ensure Lifespan
Categories Bridges
The Newtons Cove Footbridge in Weymouth Seafront, Dorset, was constructed in 2004. The bridge connects the world-renowned fossil beaches of Dorset to the Southwest Coast Path. Representatives at Unova Paint Products describe, “Rather than take the form of an iconic structure, the subtle blue steel bridge with open parapets was purposefully designed to be sympathetic to its surroundings and complement the natural landscape of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.”
Award Winning Hudson Yards Lobby Features Mixture of Tactile Materials
Categories Architecture
The lobby at 55 Hudson Yards in New York is an award-winning LEED Gold project. Winner of the American Architecture Award (Chicago Athenaeum 2020) and the Merit Award for Architecture (AIA NY Design Awards 2020), the project utilizes a mixture of tactile materials. Warm wooden tones juxtapose the greys throughout the interior.




