Architectural cladding

Population growth in the Hampton Roads, Virginia metropolitan area, particularly in the Upper Peninsula, called for improved mass transit facilities. Planning and construction of a new transportation center in Newport News arose from the need to expand upon existing stations lacking sufficient parking and accommodations for people with disabilities. Kat Lively Kat Lively Kat Lively Completed in the summer of 2024, the new transportation center was designed to replace outdated stops. It serves as a hub for local bus transit and Amtrak's Virginia Peninsula branch of the Northern Regional. Additionally, train passengers can connect to this station via the Amtrak Thruway bus to and from Norfolk, Virginia. Kat Lively Kat... More

For the restyling of the Arpa Arredamenti headquarters, we proposed to the customer a composite material cladding of a very particular colour called “sunset”, which was then further enhanced by the compositional choices. Nicolli srl The special iridescent paint used gives a continuously mutating perception of the colours of the panels depending on the incidence of the sunlight. This means that the different sections of the building will take on different colour hues depending on the time of the day. To make the most of this feature, the façade has been made more dynamic through an update of the old geometries, changing the inclination of some panels, so that the light will always hit at different angles. Nicolli... More

In late 2009, Moseley Architects began their expansion of the Bridgeforth Stadium at James Madison University. With the continued rise of on-campus enrollment, the JMU Board of Visitors sought to renovate the arena’s infrastructure and better accommodate the increasing attendance. W.H. Stovall & Company, Inc. and JMU Sports Driven by overcrowding during Homecoming, Commencement, and Family Weekend, the project expanded sitting capacity by over 10,000 seats – the first increase in 25 years. The addition included hospitality seats, a new media center, and a club level containing an 8,000 square ft. lounge. W.H. Stovall & Company, Inc. and JMU Sports In areas requiring complicated profiles, large flat panels, an... More

Building exteriors make for a great opportunity to extend a brand’s image, which is what ONPA Architects accomplished for the Jen-Col Construction Corporate Office in Alberta, Canada. The company’s prior corporate office was located in Stony Plain, but when they outgrew the space they chose to move their headquarters to Acheson, in a new facility that would inspire, motivate and welcome visitors and staff. Plaid Interactive As a construction company, Jen-Col specializes in building commercial, light industrial, educational, municipal, and healthcare facilities, among other types of structures. When it came time to determine the development of their own building, the company wanted the new headquarters to be unique and stri... More

The Buff-n-Shine Express Car Wash utlized Plazit-Polyal's 20mm Blue Topgal sheets to create a wavy, eye catching entrance. Additionally these Topgal sheets were used for Buff-n-Shine's roof. More

In 2007, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) was hired to investigate the failing exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) installed at the Everett Group Health Campus.  Over the previous several years, repairs had been made to the cladding, including replacing the EIFS on the south elevation with new EIFS. WJE noted during their investigation that parts of the EIFS was de-bonded from the gypsum sheathing behind, i.e. it was starting to fall off the building. WJE recommended that the EIFS be removed and a new cladding be installed.With the building located along the I-5 corridor, Group Health wanted an upgrade to the exterior aesthetic of the building and felt it was important to present a contemporary appearance to t... More