Friday5 - March 10, 2023 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

Earlier this week, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) released its fifth annual Top Performers publication, which lists its contractor members that build the country’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects, ranked by work hours. Among the top performers is Turner Industries Group, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who was ABC’s No. 1 Top Performer by work hours, as well as No. 1 General Contractor. “This year’s Top Performers include everything from women-owned businesses to service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses to minority-owned businesses large and small; general contractors; and specialty trade contractors throughout the entire country.” You can view a list of the top performing contractors by market sector below or access the publication for additional listings.

Location: Washington, DC
Product: Reynobond FR (MCM), Fabral (Single Skin), Plate Aluminum
General Contractor: Manhattan Construction Company
Architect: Shalom Baranes Associates

A revered bank building at the corner of 14th Street and G Street, is situated just blocks from the White House with views of Lafayette Square and the Treasury Building from the rooftop terrace. After being vacant for nearly 25 years, the former Federal-American National Bank branch is a showstopper with an incredible lobby hosting 3 restaurants and attracting foodies throughout the DC Metro area. The plans included renovating the bank and integrating it with a new, 11-story office building on a adjacent lot. MillerClapperton fabricated and installed 1,150 square feet of Metal Composite Material, 7,200 square feet of Profiled Single Skin, and 3,600 square feet of Plate Aluminum for the project.

Last week, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) named 16 winning projects for its 2023 Architecture Awards. The annual program recognizes the “best contemporary architecture and highlights the many ways buildings and spaces can improve lives.” Projects of any budget, size, or typology are considered for the program from any architect licensed in the United States. Winners range from corporate headquarters to educational institutions from coast to coast. Check out the complete list of winners below.

“When it comes to learning about the history of a new destination, travelers should look no further than its iconic buildings. Of course, there are other ways to discover the local culture, which can be reflected in the food, the textiles, and the dialects, but it’s the buildings that can reveal the most about a place. Local landmarks are—in essence— silent witnesses to past eras, kingdoms, and tastes, but they can also offer us clues to what the future holds.” Check out this lineup of iconic buildings to help create your travel bucket list below.

Recommendation: Black Panther 2: How Wakanda’s Architecture Was Inspired By Real Locations
Created By: AD | Architectural Digest

“When Black Panther premiered in 2018, viewers were thrust into the dazzling landscape of Wakanda, the fictional East African country set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, takes fans back to the stunning, detailed afro-futurist setting for which production designer Hannah Beachler won an Oscar. In a new video on AD’s YouTube channel, architectural researcher Sam Williams breaks down the real-life locations that Beachler and director Ryan Coogler were inspired by while designing the architecture of Wakanda in Black Panther and its recently released sequel.”

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