Metal cladding

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about metal cladding

Project • By elZinc®Wellness Centres

Sequoia Wellness Centre

Right on the banks of the river Ter, just a few minutes from the centre of Lorient and the coast at Larmor-Plage (France), the Séquoia Wellness Centre offers a completewellness experience in an oasis of nature and serenity.   To clad the building, the owners and the architects chose zinc, specifically elZinc Graphite®, a pre-patinated zinc with an almost black finish,together with a golden shade from the elZinc Rainbow® range. "The aim is to take into account the environment, both practically and aesthetically," underlines Philippe Orst, the centre's director. The striking yet soothing combination of the various materials selected (glass, zinc) and the tones used (gold and black) evoke sophistication, serenity and a gr... More

Project • By elZinc®Universities

Curtin's School of DBE

Designed by John Wardle  Architects, the new headquarters of  Curtin's School of Design and the  Built Environment (DBE), located in  Bentley (Perth/Australia),  encourages learning and reflects  the University's creative and  innovative vision.   Located in the heart of Curtin University’s R&D and Innovation space, the new School of Design and Built Environment (DBE) facility embodies the University’s vision to become the benchmark for research and innovation in Western Australia. The 5 floors of its training and research facilities are designed to help students understand how buildings work via mechanical, electrical and hydraulic services, and visible structural elements.  ... More

NewsSpecification • 31 Dec 2022

10 commercial buildings with striking metal cladding facades

One of the most versatile and robust structural materials to come out of the industrial age, metal is inarguably a prerequisite for the 21st century. However, metal is no more just a structural aspect; it also has visual appeal owing to the magnificently evolved use of metal in architecture as an exterior cladding material.   Additionally, the most preferred material for cladding modern architecture is metal. It has a futuristic appearance, can be fashioned into any desired shape, and acts as a shield against adverse weather.    Commercial buildings feature metal facades because of their imposing nature and durability. From a curved steel membrane inducing visual movement to a gleaming aluminium façade, the followi... More

Project • By Banker WireRestaurants

Brasserie Deck

Brasserie Deck, Stockholm’s newest neighborhood restaurant, we have had the privilege of manufacturing metal mesh in braided solid brass for the architect’s stylish interior. The Banker Wire S-32 brass mesh is featured as a front cladding for their bar counter that runs along the entire restaurant and ends with a rounded bar counter with rolled metal mesh. This bold interior design choice matches the modern style of the restaurants menu and atmosphere. Pahlfer Caption Brasserie Deck is a modern brasserie that is Liljeholmskajen’s newest neighborhood pub. Their ambition is to become a natural and lively meeting place for all residents in the immediate area. Brasserie Deck is located on the ground floor of one of... More

Product • By HAVER and BOECKEREGLA-MONO 4881

EGLA-MONO 4881

SPECIFICATIONS:Material: stainless steelWeight: approx. 5.2 kg/m² Open area: approx. 52%   CHARACTERISTICS:- Filigree wire mesh with semi-transparency and good visibility from the inside- Suitable as effective sun protection when the mesh is horizontal- suitable for facades, balustrade infill and cladding in internal and external areas   Architectural wire mesh is often used with a stainless steel look, however there are numerous options available for coloring: Painting (complete or partial) in RAL or metallic colors and digital printing. All HAVER Architectural Meshes are specially manufactured for each individual project. HAVER Architectural Mesh comes ready to install with complete and easy-to-follow instructions... More

Product • By HAVER and BOECKERLARGO-PLENUS 2047

LARGO-PLENUS 2047

Weave type LARGO-PLENUS is made from flat wires. The resulting mesh is incredibly strong and robust. The flat wires create a larger surface area, which reduces the transparency but provides an extensive brilliance.   SPECIFICATIONS: Material: Stainless SteelWeight: approx. 5.1 kg/m²   Open area: approx. 43 %Main application: Façade, Ceiling, Wall, parapet   CHARACTERISTICS: -  robust wire mesh  -  capable of taking high loads -  Suitable for facade applications, as well as for wall or ceiling design and for parapet fillings     Architectural wire mesh is often used with a stainless steel look, however there are numerous options available for coloring: Painting (complet... More

Project • By ALPOLIC® | Metal Composites MaterialsHospitals

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Architects and fabricators look at a variety of ALPOLIC colors to determine which ones will work on their next project. For Sharp Chula Vista Ocean View Tower, Grey and Silver finishes were chosen to clad the envelope and create the building's sleek, contemporary appearance.  Ehmcke Sheetmetal Each of the seven stories on Sharp Chula Vista Ocean View Tower offers expansive, stunning views of the San Diego metropolitan area. 20,000 square feet of ALPOLIC Silver and Grey finishes give this complex a sleek, contemporary envelope that wins its share of admiring looks. Ehmcke Sheetmetal More

Project • By Móz DesignsCasinos

Choctaw Casino

Award-winning metal experts, Móz Designs, are excited to share their latest project at the Choctaw Casino in Durant, OK. Designed by Tulsa-based JCJ Architecture, the resort’s expansion elevates the existing property into a sleek, contemporary destination for entertainment. Setting the tone and bringing meaningful details to the space, Móz designed ten statement columns throughout the lobby as a nod to the Choctaw Nation’s underlying culture and heritage, while complementing wood tones and details within the new space. Optimizing movement through organic textures and gradient patterns, the columns dually serve as a point of connection, creating a rhythm throughout the lobby that guides towards other experiences and... More

NewsNews • 9 Dec 2021

Onomichi City Office embraces local shipbuilding technologies

Surrounded by the Onomichi Channel, Onomichi City (Japan) is a key historic point for maritime traffic and an area known for its beautiful scenery of water, mountains, and temples.  The goal of architects Nikken Sekkei Ltd in the undertaking of Onomichi City Office was to create a new city landmark and a government building not just with a view of the sea, but rather on the sea.  ©Satoh Photo Protruding seaward to the south, the building’s form creates the sensation of floating on water. The southward slope of the building blocks direct light and reduces heat load while its gradual setback on the north side urban area is unassuming in character and allows for unobstructed sunlight.  ©Satoh Photo Th... More

Project • By Benjamin Fleury Architecte-UrbanisteSocial Housing

30 housing units in Carrières-sous-Poissy

The operation is located in the ZAC Nouvelle Centralité in Carrières-sous-Poissy, which development was given by EPAMSA to the urban planning agency ANMA. The principle of this new district is to transform the void left by a former land reserve resulting from the state's desire to build a highway in its center dividing the commune in two parts, into an ecological corridor articulating the two parts of the town. The urban block P7 is situated in the northeast area of the new district, on the fringe of the existing suburban fabric of the town. This rectangular block is divided in two squares by a public pedestrian path.  © David Boureau © David Boureau © David Boureau Linking the road and the... More

Project • By Antico Nuovo Building StudioPrivate Houses

Johnson St Loft

The intrigue of the large volume of interior space in these existing New Orleans Shotgun dwellings directed the concept of converting this space and flow into a more efficient and modern design. Challenges to this project included specific restrictions due to its unusual property boundary as well as budget limitations. However, this afforded me the full autonomy of the project design and execution. Caption Caption Seeing the extensive attic space in historic shotguns as advantageous, two levels were created optimizing every inch of height to produce a spacious yet intimate area for bedrooms. Locating the kitchen and more ‘public’ space towards the front afforded efficiency to the circulation of the residence. At the i... More

Product • By ALPOLIC® | Metal Composites MaterialsALPOLIC PIGMENTO Series Finishes

ALPOLIC PIGMENTO Series Finishes

The textured aspect of zinc shows through the color just as the grain of wood is visible through coats of stain. ALPOLIC® MCM is proud to partner with VMZinc® to offer our new PIGMENTO® zinc composite material. Using modern pigment technology to showcase the naturally grained texture of QUARTZ-ZINC®, the result is a revolutionary new look in elegant tones. PIGMENTO® is not a painted finish, which makes the surface color practically maintenance free. The color is created by adding mineral pigments to a durable protective coating, creating beautifully organic hues like red, blue, brown, orange and grey.   The subtilty of the depts of the pigment is unsurpassed by any building material available. SURFACE TREATMENT... More

Product • By ALPOLIC® | Metal Composites MaterialsALPOLIC® MCM Timber Series

ALPOLIC® MCM Timber Series

The natural look of wood, without the weight, maintenance difficulties or expense. That’s what our Timber Series finishes are all about. These wood grain panels offer the rich beauty of Mahogany, Walnut, Maple, Zebrawood, Teak, Oriental Cane, Harvest Trail Bamboo, Rio Aleon, Wild Plum or Japanese Birch in an aluminum composite material with an advanced fluoropolymer finish that’s far more durable than real wood. For both interior and exterior applications, our wood grain panels provide the outstanding natural appearance you’re looking for, along with the outstanding performance and value you expect from ALPOLIC®.   About Wood Grain Panel Finishes   We create our Timber Series finishes by applying a unique... More

NewsNews • 6 Apr 2021

Goose Living: Shophouse transformed into a boutique hotel and restaurant concept

Located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, this 40-year old double shophouse has been transformed into a boutique hotel and restaurant concept. The project is inspired by the lifestyle of ‘goose living,’ a concept the hotel owner describes as living a simple life with freedom in the midst of nature. PanoramicStudio A total usable area of 900 square meters was transformed by SIM Studio into a restaurant area on the ground floor, with 20 boutique hotel rooms and rooftop bar above. PanoramicStudio The distinctive new building envelope consists of layers of box-steel structures, derived from an abstraction of mountain lines into geometric lines. The metal facade is designed to disguise the building’s exterior as if... More

NewsNews • 26 Sep 2020

TUMO Centre design based on the iPhone – minimalist, technological, and mostly, recognizable

When Russian architecture firm CNTEZ were commissioned to build a TUMO Centre for Creative Technologies in the heart of Moscow, the design brief called for a building based on the model of the iPhone.  Credit: Ivan Erofeev Founded in Armenia in 2011 by an American entrepreneur, the TUMO concept is anchored in creating accessible learning for teens and young adults.  Since then the brand has expanded globally with a mission of creating schools and education centres that specialize in technology, design, and applied arts and sciences.  For the Moscow project, the iPhone design was conceived as the school’s curriculum expressed through form – minimalist, technological, and mostly, recognizable.  Credit:... More