DC Map Lights the Lobby
(07/09/2025)
Laser-cut aluminum panels bring history and innovation together in a striking, backlit lobby design at 1120 G Street in Washington, D.C.
Tag: Composite metal materials
This Month’s Features
Pristine Planning, Potential, and Pod A + D
Where brand identity meets design, artistic buildings emerge to reflect the needs and cultures of the people they serve. In this month’s edition of...
Designing for Thermal Resilience
The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.
Best Practices for Coatings in Resilient Metal Architecture
High-performance coatings, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based coatings, add upfront expense but reduce or even eliminate costly recoats/replacement later in the building’s life.
A Slam-dunk Metal Modernization
The building’s striking facade features black metal panels, installed in a cohesive pattern at a 45-degree angle.