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We talk about Metal Composite Material (MCM) frequently and there’s good reason. MCM cladding solutions are not only an attractive way for architects to fulfill their design vision; the material has become highly popular due to its modern, clean appearance, its availability in a broad spectrum of colors and finishes, as well as its strength and durability. If you’ve used MCM for a project, you know that it will be easy to maintain and keep its appearance for many years to come, which is another reason MCM is often selected as the cladding material of choice.
If you’d like to learn more about MCM or brush up your knowledge, a great resource is the Metal Construction Association’s (MCA) Metal University. They have recently updated four MCM-related white papers on topics such as Fire Performance Testing and Visual Acceptance Parameters. If you are interested in learning the various roles and people involved in producing a finished cladding system from manufacturing through to installation, we suggest reading The MCM Team. Click below for even more insightful resources from the Metal University.
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Location: Chicago, IL
Product: Reynobond FR (MCM)
General Contractor: UJAMAA Construction Inc.
Architect: HDR
Construction is underway at a new, 10-story outpatient care center at Rush University Medical Center at the corner of Ashland Ave. and Harrison Street near Chicago’s West Side. The new ambulatory care facility will house outpatient clinical services for cancer and neurosciences. Capabilities of the new facility include diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, and integrative medicine. An enclosed, four-floor walkway will connect it to Rush’s hospital tower. The 480,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art-center is expected to open in 2022. For this project, MillerClapperton is fabricating 16,000 square feet of Metal Composite Material.
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For Earth Day, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the winner of the 2021 COTE Top Ten Awards. Started more than two decades ago in 1997, the awards program celebrates 10 projects that “exemplify the integration of design excellence and environmental performance. Entrants to the COTE Top Ten Awards are evaluated against AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence, which comprises 10 principles to help architects achieve projects that are zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy. Recognized among this year’s winners is a MillerClapperton project, The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design. It was also announced this week that this incredible project has received its Living Building certification following a 12-month performance period. For more winners, click below.
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If you’re interested in capturing the magic of buildings in photographs, there are some helpful hints to ensure your photos are delightful rather than drab. Even small changes can make all the difference suggests Shutterstock. “Just like their street photography counterparts, architectural photographers need to be especially imaginative and agile in their visual thinking.” There are several challenges to take into consideration when capturing a building, particularly a public one. Urban density can be tricky to navigate when buildings are packed tightly together, and there are challenges of scale, lighting, immovable street furniture, foliage, or even electrical poles, or even the unpredictable passers-by either on foot or by car. Keep reading for tips on how to best capture captivating and extraordinary images.
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Recommendation: 7 Design and Architecture Movies, Shows, and Documentaries to Stream Now
Compiled By: Christie’s International Real Estate
In the midst of the pandemic, there is an increased interest in architecture, redesign, and renovations, and there is no shortage of shows, documentaries, and movies to inspire our design dreams. Christie’s International Real Estate has compiled a list of programs to stream now that will elevate a night on the couch with shows and films that are as beautiful to watch as they are enlightening. From Riviera on Netflix to the blockbuster The Birdcage, there is great scenery and architecture to devour on your home screen.
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