Microtexture

Project • By Rigidized Metals Corporation • Power Plants

Seattle City Light Denny Substation

Rigidized® Metals’ InvariMatte® Walnut micro texture clads the exterior of an entrance to the Denny Substation, operated by Seattle City Light, in Seattle, WA. The micro textured surface allows natural cleanability and requires little-to-no maintenance. The walnut color also provides a rustic look, with the added durability of texture to enable it to last the entire life of the building itself. Caption More

Project • By Rigidized Metals Corporation • Offices

Arthur J. Altmeyer Federal Building

The Arthur J. Altmeyer Federal Building, located in Woodlawn, MD, was originally erected in 1960 and still stands today as the Social Security Administration Building. The goal of this project was to update the facade of the building, giving it a more modern look.The original intent was for the facade to be comprised of a bead blast aluminum finish. However, bead blast finishes tend to have flatness and variability issues, lacking consistency and a uniform look on major large-scale projects such as this one. Additionally, bead blasting is typically done in sheet form, and can thus be very expensive.Our solution? InvariMatte® Micro Texture on aluminum. InvariMatte® can be rolled coil-to-coil, saving money on sheet costs, and aluminum... More

Project • By Rigidized Metals Corporation • Casinos

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Rigidized® Metals’ Contrarian Micro Textures make up the roof of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. A custom micro texture was used per special request in order to reduce glare and provide an aesthetic appeal to the uniquely-shaped building. This project was designed by Rockwell Group and fabricated and installed by Show Canada. Caption Caption More

Product • By Rigidized Metals Corporation • InvariTone

InvariTone

Rigidized® Metals’ engineered metal surfaces are created by a unique process, which enhances the durability and beauty of flat metals. Unlike media blasting methods that can release hazardous particulate into the air, the cold rolling process used to produce our bright, medium, and dull bead blast finishes, does not. Representations of pattern samples shown may vary slightly from actual product specifications, pattern sizes, and/or colors. Pattern depth varies with gauge. More

Project • By Rigidized Metals Corporation • Cities

Seattle Art Museum

Rigidized® Metals’ InvariMatte® micro textured stainless steel clads the exterior of the Seattle Art Museum. The micro texture provides easy clean-ability, durability and aesthetic appeal. Caption Caption Caption More

Product • By Rigidized Metals Corporation • InvariMatte® Micro Texture

InvariMatte® Micro Texture

InvariMatte® is an engineered metal finish by Rigidized Metals Corporation, designed for architectural applications. It is available in flat sheets, coils, and installable roofing, wall, and gutter systems made of stainless steel and titanium. InvariMatte® features a matte micro-texture that is non-directional, low gloss, uniformly textured, and naturally cleaning, with a dull bead blast appearance. InvariMatte® is known for its naturally neutral gray color that reflects its surroundings and its uniform, engineered metal surface that does not patina. It is suited to traditional and modern designs as well as historic restorations. Caption ApplicationsIt is ideal for exterior cladding and is perfect for designs rangin... More

Basaltina® @Doha International Airport

Project • By Basaltina® Natural Stone • Airports

Hamad International Airport – Doha

Basaltina® makes every project unique and the new Hamad International Airport is one of the best examples. Our stone is used for the cladding of the vertical supporting structure and the base of the giant teddy bear that all the world can admire when arriving in the main hall of the airport. This project embodies the capacity of Basaltina® to enhance all kind of architectural creations: even structural elements can become design objects when cladded with the unique texture of Basaltina® stone. More