When it comes to new trends in metal construction design, Paul Deffenbaugh, editorial director for Metal Construction News and Metal Architecture, can be considered an expert. While managing three design award programs each year, he has the great privilege of being on the judging panel to discuss the merits and qualities of some of the most exciting architectural designs in the world.
Over the past few years, he and his team have identified a handful of design trends in the metal construction industry. Some elements are not surprising based on the exceptional projects we’ve had the opportunity to be a part of, but there was one point that really caught our attention, and that is the importance of fabricators and installers. At MillerClapperton, we pride ourselves on being ‘The Panel Experts’, but most importantly, we encourage all designers and general contractors to reach out to qualified fabricators. The Metal Construction Association (MCA) is a great resource for additional information, and we encourage you to review the list of MCM premium certified fabricators here. Click below to read more metal design trends.
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Location: Charlotte, NC
Product: Reynobond FR (MCM)
General Contractor: JE Dunn
Architect: Rule Joy Trammel + Rubio
Located in the heart of SouthPark, this new mixed-use development will offer 345 world-class luxury apartments, a 175-room full service hotel with rooftop amenities, as well as a 68,000 square-foot worship center for SouthPark Church. The 12-story building will also feature 73,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and entertainment space, plus a 4-story parking garage. Scheduled to open this summer, MillerClapperton is fabricating 9,486 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project.
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2019 saw the completion of several great works of architecture, as well as many unbuilt designs. Whether they consisted of imaginary visions to broaden horizons and innovations, or practical projects intended for construction, there have been a wealth of recognized and celebrated unbuilt projects. As we reflect on the past year, ArchDaily shares the top competition-winning entries, which imagines the architecture of the future, offering insight into what the architecture world has in store for the next year, decade, or even century.
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For the past five years, ArchDaily has celebrated the best architectural drawings of the year, and this year is no different. The 2019 edition is a “carefully-curated collection of architectural drawings with a range of techniques and representations, oriented towards a common goal of sharing architectural ideas, visions, and designs.” The 77 drawings for 2019 have been curated and categorized for your enjoyment and inspiration, but you can also view and compare selections from previous years as well.
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Recommendation: 10 Best Architecture Books of 2019
Compiled By: World Architecture Community
We’ve quickly jumped into 2020, but not without taking a look back at the best architecture books of 2019. This list from World Architecture features the favorite books of their readers, as well as a quick look at books to be published at the beginning of 2020. This year’s selections don’t only include architecture books, but also books on interior design, history, and theory books covering different social and political disclosures.
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