Trumpf is a big machine manufacturer in the South of Germany. While the main building is clad in zinc the cafeteria is clad in NBK Terracotta using special glazed tiles. The architect is Barkow Leibinger architects.

The new Dexeus University Institute emerged with the goal of becoming Barcelona’s top hospital thanks to its highly qualified professionals and a fresh new approach to architecture. Ramon Sanabria, a creator and architect who has extensive experience working with public buildings, says the challenge was to ‘address the obvious needs of any hospital facility while also focusing on the needs of users.’ The idea was to humanize the spaces, take advantage of natural light, and create serene environments which, rather than frightening patients, would make them feel calm and secure. This was one of the reasons Sanabria was drawn to the Tulip model, developed by the team at the Figueras Design Centre. The chair offers generous dimensions, in terms of both the width of the backrest and depth, ensuring that users feel comfortable and at ease. The model’s lines are designed to be smooth and warm.

A four Bedroom private house designed as a contemporary interpretation of a traditional storey and a half farm house. The angular tower along the front and the winter garden in the back are clad in VM Zinc standing seam panels as a contrast to the existing farm house. Designed collaboratively by Sara Connolly Architect and Frank Pastor of Hamilton Young Architects.

Here are some more before and after projects done by Clipso. This is a great material to use in renovations and existing buildings to spice up the space and maybe even bring some art into the space.

This is the Monart Destination Spa designed by Stephen Carr Architects. We feel that the standing seam façade made out of VM Zinc fits right in. We should go there, just for a day.

Yungang Grottoes MuseumDatong ChinaBeijing New Era Architectural Design Ltd VMZ Standing seam QUARTZ-ZINC Cheng Dapeng

Facadesign ®, LLC  recently teamed up with  the highly talented  50Dresses designer Tess Vigil to create a “One of a Kind”dress out of architectural products. The material of choice was GKD Metal Mesh Shimmer. Yes you have heard right it is metal mesh. Copper and Stainless Steel mesh to be exact.  To learn more about Tess and her work visit www.50dresses.com, for more information on the GKD Metal mesh visit www.gkdusa.com. Share this post if you like it.

Good Morning –It has been a while, and we just wanted to say, “Good morning.  Here is some eye-candy to start your day.”

Mosque in Lebanon.  Enjoy. -VM

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Due to the growing student population in the Piper Unified School District No. 203, Piper High School in Kansas City, Kan. recently underwent a large-scale renovation and addition. DLR Group’s design solution incorporates sunshading,…

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Mutamut moveable Seating System at Edward Jones, St. Louis, Missouri designed by Arcturis. The high price of Real Estate and shortage of space have forced architects and interior designers to create multipurpose spaces that offer maximum profitability for hall owners. For city councils and public bodies, constructing different buildings in the same city to cover a range of uses is no longer a viable option. As a result, more and more architects are opting to design multifunctional halls that address new social, cultural and leisure needs.