One of the most versatile and robust structural materials to come out of the industrial age, metal is inarguably a prerequisite for the 21st century. However, metal is no more just a structural aspect; it also has visual appeal owing to the magnificently evolved use of metal in architecture as an exterior cladding material.
Additionally, the most preferred material for cladding modern architecture is metal. It has a futuristic appearance, can be fashioned into any desired shape, and acts as a shield against adverse weather.
Commercial buildings feature metal facades because of their imposing nature and durability. From a curved steel membrane inducing visual movement to a gleaming aluminium façade, the following list is a selection of ten commercial projects showcasing impressive metal cladding facades.
In 2008, Foster + Partners was commissioned to design a mixed-use scheme encompassing the over- ground elements of a new station for the Crossrail project at Canary Wharf. While the station below this development will...
The 19 meter high cylinder “3 Broadgate” stands in between two large office buildings and is characteristic for the financial district of London. Despite a wide walkway on the ground floor, the office pavi...
Phase 3 The Capital Gate ‘Feature Tower’ is high quality iconic building located on the exhibition site. It is distinguished by a dramatic steel and glass facade with a striking organic form. With its cantilevered tea...
After 20 months of construction, the Statoil regional and international offices at Fornebu outside Oslo, Norway is now complete. A-lab received the commission after winning first prize in an open competition in 2008....
SPORTS PARK STOŽICE Sports Park Stožice is a hybrid project. Its realisation is the result of the public-private partnership between the city of Ljubljana and Grep development company. The 187,500sqm Sports Park Stož...
The impressive UNC Kolding in Denamark dressed with etalbond® FR in Silver White Metallic. Designed by Cubo Arkitekter. Façade fins with etalbond® ACP protect the interior of the building from s...
Studio Vinke has designed a striking new shopping center in the heart of Enschede. For this project, the architect specially developed two different types of facade panels in collaboration with Metadecor...
The « Agglomeration Côte Basque Adour: ACBA» building is an administrative building housing facilities for political and economical local territory developing in south west of France. The existing...
BGA is a corporate building situated on а corner lot, in a close distance to the Municipality building in the central part of Varna. It is designed to correspond entirely to the needs of the company.
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