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Metal composite materials

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about metal composite materials

Product • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsALPOLIC™/NC-US

ALPOLIC™/NC-US

We’re proud to introduce our patent-pending ALPOLIC™/NC-US, the first non-combustible MCM for the United States market! Passes ASTM E136 Passes E84 Passes NFPA 285 Third-party verified For more than 35 years, our products have helped designers and architects change city skylines. In the past, if your specs required a non-combustible product, MCM has been off the table. The days of working with a limited palette are over. Now, meet the next generation of beautiful, durable, and safe metal composite materials. Only from ALPOLIC™. ALPOLIC™/NC-US delivers non-combustibility assurance for projects requiring enhanced, fire-safe building products. Without sacrificing design intent. When it comes to your vision, comp... More

Project • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsSports Centres

Pro Football Hall of Fame Village

The Professional Football Hall of Fame is more than a museum of artifacts and profiles of inductees. It is a celebration of the sport and a point of inspiration for future professional players. Since opening to the public in 1963, this popular Midwestern destination has seen major expansions of not only the original museum but the surrounding property. Jordan Flinchum Today, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village spans 100 acres in Northeast Ohio and includes several venues for team and individual sports, event spaces for public and private functions, and the Fan Engagement Zone entertainment plaza. The most recent expansion of the original museum in 2012-13 saw the addition of ALPOLIC metal composite materials. The architectural firm... More

Project • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsSecondary Schools

DePaul Cristo Rey High School

Opening in 2011, DPCR was painfully constrained by its structure, originally built as an elementary school. The school leadership set about the ambitious task to fundraise for necessary modernization. They exceeded their goal in less than two years through the generosity of multiple area businesses and through New Markets Tax Credits. ACM Panelworx Plans for the DPCR expansion included a reconfiguration of the campus to add more space for parking, plus construction of a new academic building to replace modular units serving as classrooms. A second permanent structure, the new student center, would hold a gymnasium and cafeteria and provide at-risk students with essential facilities like a food pantry, showers,... More

Project • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsAuditoriums

Pioneer Hall at Faison Center

As the final completed building on the campus of Faison Center in Richmond, Virginia, Pioneer Hall accommodates a day program for autistic adults. On the second floor, students learn basic life skills, while the ground floor serves as a behavioral clinic. Kat Lively Kat Lively Kat Lively Architectural firm Baskervill has been involved with the Faison Center since its inception in the late 90s. The firm not only designed the original building that became the first component of the campus, but reimagined the structure to better suit the center's needs. Kat Lively Kat Lively Kat Lively Pioneer Hall, completed in late 2023, complements the center's other colorful buildings with beautiful, durable and safe ALPOLIC... More

Project • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsCommunity Centres

Arlington ACTIV Adult Center

Completed in 2025, the Arlington ACTIV Adult Center in Texas accommodates the needs of the city's active 50+ community. The 73,000-square-foot facility includes a variety of fitness and athletic amenities for members, including indoor pools, pickleball courts and a gymnasium. ACTIVE also provides space for social activites and outdoor trails. Chad Patterson Over, 20,000 square feet of ALPOLIC Slate Black Matte metal composite materials, fabricated by Texas-based KSC, Inc., feature on the project's fascia and soffits, notably at the entrance and outdoor patio canopies. Numerous panels installed in the soffits were also perforated for a design effect. Chad Patterson Chad Patterson More

Project • By DLR GroupMuseums

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Situated within Cleveland’s cultural district, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History has been a vital resource for science education, research, conservation, and community engagement since 1920. A multiphase transformation led by DLR Group unified existing and new structures into one legible whole, and transformed the museum into an actively sustainable building that brings visitors closer to nature while addressing human impacts on the natural world. The project was LEEDv4 BD+C NC Platinum certified in 2025 – becoming the first museum in the United States to earn this designation. Kevin G. Reeves Kevin G. Reeves Kevin G. Reeves Creating a new, cohesive identity for the museum, the architectural concept for the... More

Project • By JCJ ArchitectureCasinos

Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks

Situated in the rapidly developing Far West Valley of Arizona, Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks is a new 184,000-square-foot casino featuring a diverse range of gaming options, including 900 slot machines, table games, a poker room, and a retail sportsbook, complemented by dining and entertainment amenities. The design intent centered on creating a vibrant, culturally rooted, and experientially rich environment that honors the heritage of the client, the Tohono O’odham Nation, while offering modern amenities to a growing regional audience. Garrett Rowland Design excellence is demonstrated in the integration of cultural symbolism and guest-centric features. As visitors approach the casino, a striking butterfly-inspired canopy gr... More

Project • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsCar Parks

Parking Garage at 100 Mill

In sunny Tempe, Arizona, shade is key to comfort. Automobiles left in the heat can feel like ovens when it's time to drive. Covered parking garages are a must for large offices, and the facility at 100 Mill not only provides the necessary protection but sustainability. Steve Tatro Louvers fabricated from ALPOLIC metal composite materials cover the facade of 100 Mill's multi-story garage. The purpose is two-fold: asthetics and light/heat regulation. ALPOLIC's Silver Metallic finish adds a shine that beautifully catches natural light. It is easy to maintain and the color will last. Steve Tatro More

Project • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsHospitals

Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences

Completed in August, 2024, the Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences is part of Greenville Technical College’s Barton Campus. To date, this project is the largest on this campus and other Greenville Tech locations. Omer Ozbek Omer Ozbek Of note on the design of this facility is the ALPOLIC Anthra Zinc finish. Zinc composite materials clad part of the envelope on the second and third floors, and in small canopies around the main entrance.  Omer Ozbek Omer Ozbek More

Project • By Studio 804Private Houses

1040 NY House in East Lawrence

Sustaianability, urban infill, and assimilation to the site are amoung the driving forces behind the design at 1040 New York Street. The footprint of the house was designed to allow it to be easily integrated into the fabric of East Lawrence, it is similar in scale to the rest of the neighborhood.  Corey Gaffer Photography Corey Gaffer Photography Corey Gaffer Photography Corey Gaffer Photography Corey Gaffer Photography Corey Gaffer Photography Corey Gaffer Photography Corey Gaffer Photography Corey Gaffer Photography Corey Gaffer Photography Corey Gaffer Photography Corey Gaffer Photography More

Project • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsMuseums

Martha Wren Briggs Center for the Visual Arts

The Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William and Mary holds one of the nation’s oldest collections of art at an institution of higher education. In addition to a permanent collection featuring works by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso and Georgia O’Keeffe, the Muscarelle hosts traveling exhibits of great renown and offers academic programs designed to foster art history and research.  Kat Lively The original museum’s size limited the Muscarelle’s ability to present certain programs and display more of its collection. In 2023, the college embarked upon a renovation project to expand the museum’s footprint. The challenge: Design an addition to an established building on a centuries-old campus that... More

Project • By CorganOffices

Wells Fargo Corporate Campus

Project Falcon, a global financial firm relocating to North Texas, charged Corgan with designing a corporate campus with sustainability topping its list. Primary goals included establishing a strong presence in North Texas, achieving Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and net-positive by 2030, and ultimately creating a beautifully designed, healthy environment to attract and retain up to 4,000 employees. The Commercial Studio met with stakeholders to envision the ground-up construction for the LEED Platinum project, resulting in a plan encompassing twin office towers, two parking garages with connector bridges, amenities, and outdoor spaces for employees to connect with nature. Caption To achieve ESG and sustainability, the design... More

Project • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsAuditoriums

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

Named for Hampton Roads educational leader and arts advocate Susan S. Goode, Virginia Wesleyan University's fine and performing arts center sits near the forefront of campus. This 23,200-square-foot venue supports a variety of programs sponsored by the school, from concerts and dramatic performances to guest lectures and presentations of interest to the greater Tidewater community.  Kat Lively Kat Lively Prominent in the design by architectural firm Tymoff + Moss is the canopy wrapping around the front glass enclosure to the Eleanor and Henry Watts Grand Lobby and Gallery. ALPOLIC metal composite materials in a Pewter finish clad the canopy, which extends beyond both entrances to the facility. Kat Lively More

Product • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsALPOLIC® GRAPHIC-AL™

ALPOLIC® GRAPHIC-AL™

GRAPHIC-AL™ aluminum composite materials are lightweight panels with thinner aluminum skins designed for printed displays, architectural signs, canopies and other metal signage applications. Three different types are available to suit particular application requirements, from super-lightweight signage and displays to high-performance outdoor canopy, fascia and architectural signs.   Why GRAPHIC-AL™Museum exhibits, retail displays, wayfinding signs, gas station canopies, retail fascia, architectural signage – all have their unique material requirements. Whether lightweight or high-performance, indoor or outdoor, painted or printed, GRAPHIC-AL™ has an aluminum composite material designed to handle the job beauti... More

Product • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites MaterialsALPOLIC Textured Series

ALPOLIC Textured Series

Add a new dimension to your design, without sacrificing durability We know how impossible it has been to find a textured finish to bring your vision to life with strength, safety, and dimension. Through our collaboration with the color experts at Sherwin Williams Coil Coatings, we are proud to introduce the first MCM textured product with FEVE-colored coatings. Before, you had to choose between the durability and strength of MCM or the look and feel of a textured product. We believe there’s a better way. You shouldn’t have to compromise when it comes to your vision. You asked for it, and we delivered: the durability and safety of MCM, with a beautiful textured surface. ALPOLIC’s Textured Series provides all the benefi... More