Friday5 - December 13, 2024 - MillerClapperton

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Curved metal panels let architects and designers add unique and functional features to their projects, which can modernize and transform the look of any building. In this article in the December issue of Metal Construction News, CEO Zeke Miller looks at how curved metal can be used in metal construction, and what needs to be considered when curving metal composite material (MCM). Click below for the full article.

Location: Radnor, PA
Products: Reynobond (MCM); Plate Aluminum Panels

General Contractor: Norwood Construction Co.

Architect: Bellinger

Known as 155 Radnor, this project is part of the Randor Life Sciences Center, a 26-acre mixed-use campus in the heart of Philadelphia’s Main Line. The four-story, 145,000-square-foot building is designed around the theory that people possess an evolutionary affinity for nature that is vital to human health and well-being. The building’s architecture is intrinsically linked to the natural environment, and prioritizes wellness with 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, walking paths and more. Amenities also include a shared conference center, gaming area, an outdoor courtyard with landscaped grounds, fire pits and a water feature. A premium HVAC filtration system boasts superior air quality and touchless building features. MillerClapperton fabricated and installed 10,200 square feet of Metal Composite Material (MCM) and 500 square feet of Plate Aluminum Panels for this project.

Last week we featured the 2024 holiday gift guide for architects and designers, and this week we look at a round-up of the year-end’s most captivating reads from the editors at Architectural Record. This article looks at 10 books from Shigeru Ban, Fernanda Canales, Carol Ross Barney and more. Click below to see what books should be on everyone’s holiday gift list.

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Over the last few years, there has been increased discussion on the mental and physical well-being of employees. People are a company’s greatest asset, and their health, happiness and overall satisfaction are key to the company’s performance and longevity. By prioritizing the well-being of your employees, you can set the stage for sustainable building success. Read on to see how supporting workforce wellness and engagement can set the stage for business success.

Recommendation: A Conversation with Open Studio Collective

Interview by:
Alexander Walter, Archinet

As part of Archinet’s Studio Snapshot series, Alexander Walter spoke with Allison Bryan, founding principal of Open Studio Collective, based in Bozeman, Mont., and Ojai, Calif. In this article, Bryan discusses the importance of establishing an open-mind approach to business, the challenges in starting a successful woman-owned business in a heavily male-dominated industry, and the qualities her studio looks for in new hires.

Friday5 – December 13, 2024

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