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.

Episode 1 of Lumiflon’s Podcast Series “In the Mix” Has Dropped

Lumiflon, IntheMix, Episode, 1, IFS, SOM
In our first episode, Meeting the Requirements of a Coating Specification, we had the privilege of sitting down with two industry experts, Rowan O. Georges, Lead Specifications Writer at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill NYC, and Fiona Levin-Smith, Vice President of Marketing at IFS Coatings. This insightful conversation revolved around the evolution of design processes, the specification of coatings, and the pivotal role that sustainability plays in shaping the architectural landscape. Join us as we delve into their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry today.

Architects Design Captivating Apartment Complex In SOMA Neighborhood Featuring Protective Powder Coating System

923 Folsom, San Francisco, CA, Thermal Windows, Solomon Cordwell Buenz, Cahill Contractors, IFS 500FP
San Francisco, one of the greatest cities in the world, is home to the 923 Folsom Street Apartments. The building features 115 units and retail space over nine-stories and 139,000 square-feet. With floor-to-ceiling windows, state-of-the-art fitness center, space for beer brewing and dog washing, the apartments are both sophisticated and convenient.