Madrid is on the threshold of heaven. This is what the inhabitants of the Spanish capital say when describing their city so rich in culture, art and atmosphere. The completion of one of the largest construction projects in Madrid’s…
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-Solar control interlayer: high-technology solar control film is placed between two layers of PVB, obtaining a high visible light transmission, in the meantime being controlled infrared solar energy.
-Ink-jet printig on interlayers, which enables the production of designs and photografic images in a laminated safety glass.
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We all love architectural photographs, they are perfect. No distortions or imperfections. But they also never show how things go together. On my last trip to Munich, Germany I stuffed my camera inside the façade of the Brandhorst Museum to find out how the NBK Terracotta was installed. Of course, I lost the camera briefly but was able to retrieve it. Here is what I found.
Copper anodized panels highlight the new 47-story Parkview West condominiums, designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, Chicago, near Lake Michigan in Chicago. More than 33,000 sq. ft. of .063″ aluminum Dri-Design panels complement the building’s curved glass façade and masonry accents. More here: http://tiny.cc/44e1m
Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) ranks as the world’s busiest general aviation airport. Dedicated to noncommercial air travel, VNY averages close to 400,000 takeoffs and landings annually. VNY is one…
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making bacon -canadian road trip: we took a little detour from the construct canada show today and spent the morning looking at (what else) zinc projects in and around the greater toronto area. all the projects rocked in their own way. and, like children, we love them all. or, perhaps more germane, like maple syrup and bacon, we dig ‘em both. (eh.) however…
the photo above is of pigmented zinc (we call it “pigmento”) being installed on a new courthouse in kitchner -north of toronto. the pigmented zinc comes in three flavors, and, if one looks closely, in multiple widths, textures and dimensions. in this case, the courthouse is sporting multiple widths of an interlocking panel. (more info can be found on the interlocking panel used on this project at www.vmzinc-us.com). in addition, the soffit panels will be dri-design panels sauteed in zinc. (www.dri-design.com).
now, before we get called out for always talking about zinc, (sidebar: um, check out the name of the blog), let us share a great video link for this project: http://tinyurl.com/c6whl4k . this video shows the project being built from the moment it comes out of the ground to… well, let’s just say that it is a very tasty treat for those that are so inclined. forgive the weak metaphor -kind of like canadian bacon. enjoy. -vm
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There are many reasons for choosing VM ZINC® for your project. Whether it is used in renovation or new construction, traditional or avant-garde designs, zinc is an elegant partner for many building envelope materials, blending with wood, glass, stone and other materials in complete harmony. More here: http://tiny.cc/kg5ik
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai measures 828 meters and simply blows all the superlatives apart. Topakustik won the contract to produce two sound absorbing ceilings finishes. The Chairman’s Suite 152nd -154th floors uses Topperfo with a CLOU perforation and a high gloss paint finish. The Sky Lobby on the 123rd floor uses Topperfo as well with a Wenege Veneer. For more information visit http://tiny.cc/5izsv
When the NBA’s Miami HEAT Group decided to create a marquee on the exterior of its American Airlines Arena, the franchise wanted something that would not only draw attention to the arena itself, but also transform downtown Miami. Made from…
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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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