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Architectural bronze

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about architectural bronze

Project • By AlumetOffices

Maison de L'innovation

Located in the heart of Nantes, the Maison de l’Innovation stands as a landmark for sustainable urban development. As the largest timber-frame construction in Western France, the project reflects the city’s strong commitment to ecological design, circular thinking, and future-oriented architecture. Laurent Letort Laurent Letort Laurent Letort Laurent Letort Laurent Letort Alumet contributed anodized aluminium façade panels in AluOldCopper with a matte finish. The warm, copper-toned surface brings a natural depth to the building, subtly shifting with changing light, weather, and perspective. This dynamic character reinforces the architectural expression while maintaining a refined and timeless app... More

Project • By AlumetOffices

oxford street 334

For 334 Oxford Street, anodized aluminium was used to create a façade with depth, rhythm and warmth. The building is a repurposed mixed-use development in the heart of London, where much of the existing structure was retained to reduce embodied carbon while creating a renewed and energy-efficient exterior. Alex Upton Photography Alex Upton Photography Alex Upton Photography What makes the façade especially interesting is the number of anodized colours used. Instead of working with one or two aluminium tones, the design repeats a broad palette across the building. This creates more variation and colour depth, while still keeping a clear architectural rhythm. The colours include AluRed 01, AluRed 02, AluRed 03, A... More

Project • By Banker WireBars

Ace Porter – Omni San Diego Hotel

Ace Porter, Omni San Diego Hotel’s signature bar at the Ballpark, creates a striking first impression with its innovative use of Banker wire mesh as a central design element. Overlooking Petco Park, the bar’s architectural style mirrors the dynamic spirit of Southern California while seamlessly weaving a timeless connection to America’s pastime. Banker Wire The rounded bar serves as the heart of Ace Porter, where the environment includes stadium-inspired lighting and a wrap-around bottle display behind decorative bronze wire mesh panels. The Banker Wire L-441 woven wire mesh not only provides structural intrigue but delivers an industrial-chic elegance, drawing the eye to intricate textures that catch and play with a... More

NewsNews • 8 Feb 2022

Multi-edged façade made of architectural bronze houses the documents of Cologne’s Historical Archive and the Rhenisch Picture Library

Housing the holdings of the Historical Archive and the Rhenish Picture library, a three-storey shell rises from an elongated protective structure to tightly embrace the archival documents held within a windowless ‘shrine.’ Brigida Gonzalez The multi-edged façade made of architectural bronze generates a varied effect of lighting and shadow depending on the incidence of light and makes a significant contribution to meeting the building’s energy and conservation requirements for the indoor environment sustainably.    Brigida Gonzalez Protected behind the windowless facade, the documents of the Historical Archive and the Rhenish Picture Library are safely stored in shelves and cupboards. The compac... More