The University of Cincinnati’s new Center for Academic and Research Excellence, known as the CARE/Crawley Building, is helping the University expand new frontiers in medical science. This massive addition and renovation project supports collaborative learning and stimulates a sense of community among its researchers, students and clinicians. The Architect of Record is:Harley Ellis Devereauxwww.hedev.com

Check out the private residence in Denmark. The project is clad in standing seam panels made from Anthra Zinc. Unfortunately I was not able to find out who the architect is.

Duke Star Commons -Durham, NC. (www.duke.edu) Shepley Bulfinch (www.shepleybulfinch.com)Quartz Zinc Flat Lock panels.All photos by Gilbertson Photography.(www.gilbertsonphotography.com)

The Arctura water tower holds 6.8 million gallons of boiling water that is used to heat homes in the surrounding region. The 215 foot high structure, wrapped in an almond-shaped curtain of stainless steel, stands on a hill above the local ski station of Östersund, which already makes it a landmark for the area. A restaurant with this spectacular view has been installed on top of the tower. Lighting experts LjusDesign were engaged to design the tower’s illumination. This light design, which is projected onto the metal fabric by means of LED fixtures, was inspired by Arcturus, the ‘provincial star’ of Jämtland and one of the brightest stars in the northern hemisphere. The lighting program adheres to astronomical time. During the long winter nights, the tower mimics the ‘northern lights’ display until about an hour before sunrise when it burns steadily. This ‘sunrise’ effect lasts for about an hour after the real sun has risen. Designed by Sweco FFNS. The project is located in Östersund, Sweden.

This is the Cemex Computer Center in Monterrey,Mexico and was designed by Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners. Sambesi stainless steel metal fabric adds to the tech look of this computer center at Mexico’s Cemex Corporation. The ceiling panels s are gently draped over a distance and are attached with eye bolts and woven in bars. Large columns were wrapped in the Sambesi fabric, too. For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/3egwxcp

parlez-vous francais?: do you speak french? or at least listen… -http://bit.ly/mGLmRi from ZINCsense blog

When it comes to the dramatic, there is nothing like a a GKD Metal Fabric design, in this case Tigris. Artfully draped and curved, the fabric gently reflects the lighting while at the same time playing a game of hide and seek through the archways. You get the feel of an art gallery but it really is in the midst of a fine shopping establishment. Well done. Project is located in New York, NY and was designed by TEK Architects. For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/4ywagng

Kinetic Vapor is an experimental landscape of water vapor inspired by the sultry atmosphere of Mississippi. The artwork is made from Dri-Design Ombrae panels wall panels, reflected natural light, and color-shifting LEDs. Kinetic Vapor was created by NunoErin, an arts studio from Jackson, MS.

Illumesh and Mediamesh combine to transform the facade of a manufacturing facility along a busy highway in the culturally rich region in the French countryside into an ever-changing display of light and color and detailed graphics. During daylight hours the stainless steel facade shimmers at the whim of the sunlight and at night glows with the reflected light of its embedded weather proof LEDs, never interrupting the view from within the offices behind. The fabric covers some 1600 ft² using 7 large panels of Illumesh and one panel of Mediamesh for the more intricate detail. In the end, the factory employees and the surrounding community embrace the media creation with open arms and resounding praise. This project was designed by Batir France and is located in Torcé, Normandie France. For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/3sdphfy

Pre-fab from down under, this is an anthra-zinc clad house from the ZincSense blog – http://bit.ly/kON7CW