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Copper

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about copper

Project • By 57STUDIOLibraries

Modular Library

The modular library is a private commission designed to house a large book collection within an intimate space where family members of all ages can gather to enjoy reading and take a break from their mobile phones. Maurizio Angelini Maurizio Angelini Maurizio Angelini Maurizio Angelini Maurizio Angelini The project is conceived as a blend of local craftsmanship and industrial production; a concrete base projecting over a stream supports a structure made of prefabricated industrial panels. The exterior is clad in copper sheeting, while the interior features wooden flooring and two wall-to-wall bookcases that display the colorful collection. Maurizio Angelini Maurizio Angelini Maurizio Angelini More

Project • By AlumetApartments

De Weverij

Designed by TANGRAM Architekten as part of the TETEM 3 development, De Weverij marks the final architectural statement in the redevelopment of Roombeek. Built on the site of a former textile hall, the residential building reconnects the area to its industrial heritage while introducing a bold, contemporary identity. Marcus Koppen Marcus Koppen Marcus Koppen Marcus Koppen For the façade, Alumet applied double anodized aluminium panels in AluCopper 02 (brightened) and AluRed (matt). By combining two tones and finishes, the façade gains depth, variation, and a subtle interplay between reflection and texture. The copper and red hues echo the historic brick tones of the district, while the layered surface treat... 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 AlumetOffices

THIS Amsterdam

Designed by Powerhouse Company, THIS. Amsterdam forms a mixed-use ensemble of offices and residential buildings in Buiksloterham, directly overlooking the IJ. The project combines urban density with open water views and a carefully designed green landscape, creating a new, sustainable district within the city. Bart van Hoek Bart van Hoek Bart van Hoek For the façade, anodized aluminium in AluCopper 03 with a matt etched finish was selected. The deep copper tone introduces warmth and character to the contemporary volumes, while the etched surface softens reflections and enhances material depth. As daylight changes, the façade subtly shifts in nuance, reinforcing the building’s dynamic relationship with sky... More

Project • By AlumetOffices

Skypark Business Center

Skypark Business Center in Luxembourg is a striking airport development where architecture, movement and material expression come together. Located next to Luxembourg Airport, the building forms part of the wider Airport City development and is designed as a sustainable business destination with offices, retail, hospitality and public spaces. For this project, Alumet supplied anodized aluminium in AluCopper 02. The warm copper tone supports the building’s sculptural shape and gives the façade a strong visual identity from every angle. Across the long, meandering volumes, the anodized surface helps create rhythm, depth and a consistent architectural appearance. Corentin Haubruge Corentin Haubruge Corentin Haubruge... More

Project • By Studio GypsandconcreteHotels

Lopota Reception

Lopota Reception unfolds as a glass-bound threshold, where architecture dissolves into landscape and light moves freely through space. Transparency acts as a mediator, binding interior life to the surrounding nature and allowing the building to breathe with its environment. The design carries the memory of a former rose plantation once rooted on this land. Its spirit is subtly preserved through rosewood veneer grains that trace the walls and custom-made furniture, while softly blushed copper surfaces wrap the space in warmth and quiet intimacy. Grigory Sokolinsky Grigory Sokolinsky These materials do not decorate; they remember. At the heart of the reception, the main desk rests on locally sourced marble blocks, grounding the lig... More

Project • By ProcessofficeMuseums

Kaunas City Museum

The renovation of Kaunas Town Hall transforms one of the city's most historically significant buildings into a modern museum space, seamlessly integrating contemporary exhibition design with architectural heritage. Dating back to 1542, the building has undergone multiple renovations, with the latest major reconstruction occurring in 1973. In this project, we not only designed the architectural adaptation of the building but also developed the exhibition itself, ensuring that both elements work in harmony to create an engaging and accessible environment for visitors. Norbert Tukaj Inspiration & Key ConceptsThe project was guided by the concept of layering history with modernity, treating Kaunas as a case study of a city while integ... More

NewsNews • 24 Feb 2025

Adrian James Architects completes zero-carbon home with a copper carapace and origami-like appearance

Adrian James Architects has completed Copper Bottom, an imaginative and sustainable zero-carbon copper-clad home in Oxford, England. Designed and built as a family residence by and for architect Adrian James, this dynamic sculptural home is perched on an elevated site, offering views of Oxford’s historic spires. A truly curious abode, it features a copper carapace that gives the exterior an origami-like appearance. This carapace serves as a brise-soleil on three facades and a porch on the fourth. Fisher Studios Fisher Studios Adrian James Architects Copper Bottom’s design is an ode to this exceptional metal, one that is aesthetically appealing, durable, lightweight, and recyclable (the copper used on... More

Project • By ALEXANDRE BERNIER ARCHITECTEPrivate Houses

CATHouse

La CATHouse is the result of the transformation of an old duplex in the St-Henri neighborhood, built around 1885. The idea of creating an expansion that would highlight this former working-class building emerged from a meeting with a local craftsman trained in the arts in France. Specializing in the restoration of cornices, friezes, entablatures, and other metal ornaments of old Montreal buildings, this craftsman was able to impart his expertise in the design of a contemporary extension. Marc-Olivier Bécotte Marc-Olivier Bécotte The expansion is inspired by the metal sheds typical of Montreal’s back alleys, but with a novel approach: copper, traditionally used as a mere ornament, becomes the primary material.... More

Project • By Under The ArchApartments

Seraphic

Step into a space where modern aesthetics meet meticulous craftsmanship, and every detail embodies both beauty and function. The design reflects our client's vision for a home that balances elegance with everyday practicality, realized through thoughtful space planning and careful architectural detailing. A pastel color palette, deliberately chosen to create a serene and harmonious atmosphere, serves as the foundation for a design narrative that is at once calming and sophisticated. As you enter, the interior concept immediately comes to life, inviting exploration and admiration. Studio Frame13.13 Studio Frame13.13 The journey begins in the living room, which sets the tone for the entire home with a sophisticated palette of greys... More

Project • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsHospitals

Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital

Custom Metallic and Mica finishes from #ALPOLIC work together on the envelope of the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital at the University of Utah to create a welcoming environment that also harmonizes with its natural surroundings. The shining copper color and pearlescent warmth of the Mica metal composite materials evoke a sense of calm and comfort.  Use of these finishes is particularly noticeable on the large canopy at the hospital's entrance. Paired together, the colors extend from the building to shield incoming patients and visitors from the sun, and draw them into a similarly designed place of solace and healing. Steve Tatro Steve Tatro More

Project • By Under The ArchApartments

The White Abode

This design journey allows us to explore the delicate balance between luxury and simplicity, where a symphony of pastel and gold accents, elegant design, and the eternal appeal of architectural arches are set above a calm white canvas. At the heart of this design tale lies the commitment to minimalism, where simplicity becomes the guiding principle. Clean lines and uncluttered spaces set the stage for an environment that breathes openness and tranquillity. Studio Rohan Patel Studio Rohan Patel The client sought a design concept that fosters a peaceful environment while aligning with his connection to the metal industry. The colour palette chosen for this project pays homage to the client's industrial roots. These tones serve as a... More

Project • By Teass \ Warren ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Aberfoyle Artist Retreat

Conceived as a retreat and sanctuary space this small accessory structure is carefully sited in the rear garden of a large wooded lot in Northwest DC.  The building not only creates visual interest in the garden, it serves as the focal point for family gatherings and outdoor activities.  The space is fully conditioned which allows for use throughout the year.   Allen Russ Photography, LLC The owners inhabit the space daily as painting studio, yoga room, and an escape from the noise of the city.  The windows, brick, slate, and copper echo the material palate of the existing house.   Allen Russ Photography, LLC This allows the studio to remain deferential to the larger main structure while creating a lante... More

Project • By Rigidized Metals CorporationSports Centres

Climate Pledge Arena

Rigidized® Metals’ pattern 1CS deep textured metal in copper clads the front of the bar area at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The copper material will naturally patina, offering a unique, natural look to the area. The deep texture provides durability and hides scratches, dents and other high traffic abuse. More

Product • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsALPOLIC® Natural Metals MCM Series

ALPOLIC® Natural Metals MCM Series

Copper panels evolve and weather to a rich patina, adding beauty and depth to any building façade. Zinc panels offer an elegant matte patina. Titanium and stainless steel panels convey an image of high-tech sophistication like nothing else. Our natural metal finishes deliver the opulence of genuine metal at a fraction of the weight and cost of solid sheet alternatives. About Natural Metal Finishes We bond metal skins to our polyethylene (PE) or fire-resistant (fr) core material to create a truly natural metal finish. The result is an MCM panel with all the beauty of sheet metal – and none of the drawbacks. Natural metal MCM is lighter in weight, more versatile, easier to fabricate and designed to remain flat and stable throug... More