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we are in los angeles today where a big wallet can rent a lambo from hertz, or a bigger wallet can buy one from someplace nearby.  either way, you will still be doing 25 to 45 in the fast lane of the 110 during certain parts of the day. (we rented a chevy malibu, for the record.) 

speaking of mobility, we would like to take a moment and thank all of our far-flung friends, customers, clients, reps and families for a great 2011.  we had the issue of too much work and not enough time this year.  we are thankful for such luxurious problems and appreciate your investment of time and energy with our company.  thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  (which is where we keep all of the things that we cherish.  except for the lambo, of course.  that is kept behind a gate near LAX.)

we wish you a restful and joyful holiday, and a great 2012! -vm

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poetic zinc

poetic zinc:

check out this sweet article link from this month’s architectural record. (click on poetic zinc above)  if we had more time and talent, we would come up with some basho-esque haiku.  for now, we will only say, “five, seven, five.”  or, perhaps,

“the windy city. 

intersection construction. 

one sa-weet(!) building.” 

um… then again, we may want to leave haiku to basho and others.  we’ll just enjoy the visual tranquility, and almost zen-like state, of this project by john ronan architects (http://www.jrarch.com/).  enjoy.  -vm

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green friends:  our friends at dri-design (www.dri-design.com) were recently featured on the bdc network’s green zone.  check out their sweet videos (plural) in the lower right hand corner of the screen.  after you watch the first building (filmed at green build) click on the next video to see how fast this material goes up.  it’s pretty amazing and nice to see a product that is designed for efficiency as well as aesthetics.  here’s the link:  http://www.bdcnetwork.com/greenzone/dri-design.html  enjoy. -vm

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thankful california-11-11 project of the month:  we almost missed the end of the month without our regular project of the month feature.  we are in toronto this week for the construct canada show.  (www.constructcanada.com).  so, before the month slips away (in about one hour) allow us to share this beautiful pigmento green zinc project with you. 

this is the temple sinai in oakland, california.  worth the drive if one is in the bay area, this beautiful project contrasts the existing temple with the new addition by michael harris architecture.  (http://www.mbh-arch.com/)  in addition, michael harris contrasts vertical and horizontal elements of the addition and echoes those moves in the orientation of the zinc standing seam panels. 

the project was installed by peterson sheet metal and the photography was shot by gilbertson photography. we are thankful to share it with you -this month.  enjoy. =vm

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45 Park Lane in central London has been undergoing a remarkable transformation, including the addition of a Brise Soleil Solar Shading solution, manufactured and installed by Levolux. Designed by The Office of Thierry W Despont in New York, in collaboration with Paul Davis and Partners, 45 Park Lane is the latest property to be included in the luxury hotel group, Dorchester Collection, and is set to welcome its first guests this summer. It offers 46 luxury rooms, including a penthouse suite, all with stunning views over London’s Hyde Park, together with an ultra-chic bar and an American steak restaurant. more here:http://bit.ly/z4lSQ3

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