Check out this Audi Dealership, The exterior and the interior metal panels are done by Dri-Design The exterior perforation pattern is proprietary to AUDI. Even more pictures here: http://bit.ly/lec0yZ

Please check out this bus station. Something that is often neglected here in the USA. Zink Using zinc gives the structure a maintenance free roof and makes it incredibly beautiful. Don’t you think? Architect(s):Sunderland City Council

The Bellevue Club http://www.bellevueclub.com/ is an award-winning luxury hotel, one of only three 4-star, 4- diamond properties in the Pacific Northwest. Kip Kramer, Acoustical Design, indicated that “Zena Design wanted a curved arch and their concept proved to be beautiful. This was accomplished by taking Topakustik sound absorbing, moisture resistant, wood planks and applying them to a curved surface. The Architect, Owner, and Contractor were all very happy with the way the project turned out.”

A new speculative office development in Manchester known as Fabrica, draws admiring glances from onlookers, thanks to its striking external screening solution, from the UK’s leading specialist, Levolux.Fabrica, named in honour of the area’s textile heritage, provides 21,000 sq ft of BREEAM Excellent office space, arranged over five floors. Developed by Royal London Asset Management and designed by 5Plus architects, Fabrica is part of a wider regeneration project in central Manchester.The imposing office building, which sits adjacent to a new 150-room Ibis hotel, stands out from neighbouring buildings with its gold perforated exterior. As is customary with modern office developments, there is an abundance of full-height glazing to maximise daylight levels. External window treatment was required on exposed elevations to increase privacy and comfort levels for occupants, and to create a distinctive external aesthetic.

For more information  – http://www.levolux.com/L_case_studies/fabrica-manchester.htm

Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (Ricardo Bofill,1996) – http://bit.ly/jsvB9W

Originally built in 1991 as one of the earlier phases of the renowned Broadgate development, the eleven storey office building, 199 Bishopsgate in central London recently benefited from a £35 million refurbishment project, including a new roof level Louvred plant enclosure and internal Roller Blinds, both courtesy of Levolux.John Robertson Architects carried out the refurbishment design, which followed a comprehensive brief from building owners British Land and Blackstone to transform the building’s interior and upgrade its energy performance, leading to carbon emission reductions of 60%.The refurbished building, which is BREEAM ‘excellent’ rated, provides 140,000 sq ft of high quality office space, set in a prominent Broadgate Estate location in the heart of London’s financial district.

For more information – http://www.levolux.com/L_case_studies/199-bishopsgate-london.htm

Gas Natural Torre Marenostrum in Barcelona (EMBT Miralles&Tagliabue, 2006) – http://bit.ly/la7tvl

We spent last weekend in Aspen, CO and had a little bit time to tour the local VM ZINC projects. The Christ Episcopal Church on 536 West North Street in Aspen is a one of the projects we liked most for its contemporary design and its great craftsman ship. Does anyone know who the architect is and did the install?

Velocity is a new £15 million speculative office development in Weybridge, which combines inspirational design with operational efficiency, thanks to a host of cutting-edge features, including an innovative Solar Shading solution from Levolux.The Brooklands based development, designed by ESA Architecture, reflects the site’s long-standing association with speed and technical innovation, with its aerodynamic, sleek exterior. Two buildings arranged over five floors provide 10,000 m2 of Grade ‘A’ office accommodation.The BREEAM ‘excellent’ rated development is encased by glazed curtain walling, with clear and fritted glass applied across all elevations. To offset the risk of excessive solar heat gain Levolux was invited to develop a comprehensive external Solar Shading solution comprising its popular Infiniti® Fin system, along with its Contour Screening Louvres.

To learn more – http://www.levolux.com/L_case_studies/velocity-brooklands.htm