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“Apart from being well-known for its conductive properties in electrical wiring and industrial uses, copper is also famous for its health benefits (the mineral, after all, is found in all tissues of the human body). People across the world have also been using copper utensils to store water or serve food. And while copper is commonly used in its raw state, alloys like brass and bronze have also remained popular for centuries.
In design, copper has been used in a variety of ways ranging from small lighting fixtures and vases to entire building façades. The metal’s earthy tone and malleable nature make it a very handy material in a designer’s arsenal. In addition to different scales, it also works with a variety of design styles – from rustic restaurants to sleek contemporary apartments. The projects below illustrate a few ways in which designers have incorporated copper into their designs in diverse ways.”
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Location: Montgomery, AL
Product: Equitone
General Contractor: Russell Construction of Alabama, Inc.
Architect: GMC
MillerClapperton will fabricate and install nearly 6,800 square feet of Fiber Cement material for a multi-million dollar whitewater park and outdoor fun center on the outskirts of downtown Montgomery. The main attraction is a 25-acre central park that will offer activities like rafting and kayaking on a man-made whitewater course that will be lined with restaurants, shops, a beer garden, outdoor concert venue, in addition to a hotel and conference center. The greater 120-acre site will also feature a climbing tower, zip lines, mountain biking, rope courses and more. The park is expected to bring more tourists to the area and improve the quality of life for residents of Montgomery. You can learn more about this exciting project and view the groundbreaking here.
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The Altanta BeltLine is an ever-expanding rail-to-trail corridor that brings together various parts of Georgia’s sprawling capital city, Atlanta – where MillerClapperton also calls home. The areas around the BeltLine have experienced a flurry of activity with the growth of retail, dining, and housing options, which is part of a larger revitalization effort in Atlanta. A new mapping tool called the “Investment Data Explorer” is designed to “enhance transparency and improve equity in BeltLine investments.” This allows stakeholders and residents to more easily understand the changes underway in their own backyards and users can track said investments across five impact areas: housing, parks and trails, transit and streetscapes, economic development, and arts and culture.
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“Last year, a series of new museums, expansions and several museum renovations have opened their doors to the public, adding a new dimension to the cultural landscape around the world. From the long-awaited re-opening of the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin to Ryue Nishizawa’s Jining Art Museum merging with the landscape, and MVRDV’s reflective Art Depot,” which is the world’s first fully accessible art depot, there is more to discover among these new cultural destinations. Featured above is the impressive Museum of Art Pudong, which covers an expansive plot of 40,000 square meters and is clad in granite. Located on the outer banks of Huangpu River, the museum “offers visitors a culture-driven space surrounded by the river and an undulating landscape of tall trees.”
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Recommendation: DESIGN:ED
Produced By: Architectural Record
Every other week, Architectural Record’s podcast DESIGN:ED “features guests from top firms all over the world, working at every scale, and sharing their professional highs and lows, as well as lessons learned throughout their careers. Listening to their stories offers insights for professionals at all levels, from anyone seeking to advance his or her career and elevate work to the next level, to those who just want to compare notes on achieving success.” The podcast is hosted by Austin, Texas-based architect Aaron Prinz and past guests have included renowned architects such as Art Gensler and Kengo Kuma, as well as rising professionals.
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