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Beachside Brazilian Luxury Apartments Build on Penetron Technology
Completed in June 2024, the Tom Delfim Moreira luxury apartment complex welcomed its first homeowners to the unique “art building / gallery” in Leblon (Rio de Janeiro), Brazil. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified to pro...
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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Project Showcase: StoneLite at Vanderbilt University's Peabody HEM Complex
Vanderbilt University’s Peabody HEM complex features StoneLite® natural stone limestone exterior panels. The façade design features a panel design with 3/8” false joints. The panels were fabricated with finished returns, including the precise false joi...
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Sto Case Study: West Lake Commons Lifestyle Retail Center
For its design, the building exterior needed to possess a timeless look that would offer enduring performance and a fully engineered system that encompasses all the control layers and came with a single-source warranty. That is why architects at Virgo...
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Morin Case Study: El Camino Hospital Integrated Office Building
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the El Camino Hospital is naturally in tune with the latest medical technology and innovation. The Integrated Medical Office Building at Sobrato Pavilion is the most recently completed renovation project on the 4...
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Case Study: Fort Worth Kineticwall - Willow & Rise Apartments
Maverick Development Group was searching for a creative way to meet code requirements and add visual charm to their recently completed Willow & Rise Apartments parking structure. The main challenge was meeting the code requirement that public right-of-...
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Case Study: Custom Lead Shot Bags for a Large Canadian Aerospace Company
A leading Canadian Aerospace company required custom lead shot bags used for ballast to test airplanes. These bags needed to be precisely manufactured to specific weight tolerances and meet stringent safety standards, including flammability requirement...
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Boon Edam Case Study: The Wings, Diegem, Belgium
The Wings is an innovative and pioneering development that represents the epitome of connectivity, sustainable design, and architectural harmony. At 50,000 square meters, it combines offices, a hotel, gyms, restaurants, and shared workspaces. Partnerin...
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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Xypex Admix at Kuhankosken Vesivoimalaitos Hydropower Plant, Finland
The Kuhankosken Vesivoimalaitos hydropower plant project in Laukaa, Finland, involved constructing a new plant adjacent to an existing one, including new underground tunnels. Besides the typical challenges of meeting stringent waterproofing requirement...
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Case Study: Downtown Toronto X-Ray and Ultrasound Clinic
A downtown Toronto X-ray and Ultrasound Clinic required a complete renovation of its existing 1400 square foot facility. Ultraray was hired to provide a turnkey, full build solution.
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Penetron Helps Ferrari Accelerate Production of a New Generation of EV Supercars
The Ferrari E-Building, an automotive factory in Maranello, Italy, dedicated to the production of electric sports cars, was completed in August 2024. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect the facility's below-g...
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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Project Showcase: Stone Panels at Bob Baker Volkswagen
This is a great example of how StoneLite natural stone panels can be incorporated into projects of various sizes. StoneLite panels have been installed on multiple Volkswagen dealerships across the U.S.
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Project Showcase: 2100 Lombard Philadelphia, PA
Creating these two ultra-high-end single-family homes involved transforming one of the few remaining parcels of vacant land in the highly desirable Philadelphia neighborhood of Fitler Square, which was previously used as a surface parking lot. The site...
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Morin Case Study: Ryerson University Centre for Urban Innovation
Ryerson University’s Centre for Urban Innovation is focused on forward-thinking research, aimed at sustainability, energy efficiency and improving infrastructure. These principles had to be incorporated in the blending of a historic building with a bra...
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Case Study: Anderson Auto Group Field House, Bullhead City, Arizona
The Fieldhouse, designed by Orcutt Winslow and constructed by Fleming West, features EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.’s LIGHTWALL 3440 interlocking wall system installed by Systems Contractors Inc. (SCI). The resulting translucent building envelope m...
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Case Study: Universal City Public Library Location, Universal City, TX
By providing predictable acoustical performance, high insulating value, a nailable top surface, and structural integrity all in the same panel, Tectum roof decks are much faster and easier to install than the multi-step installation of acoustical steel...
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Xypex Used for Grain Silos in Behira, Smouha and Bani Mazar, Elmenya, Egypt
To waterproof and safeguard new grain silos contractors applied Xypex Admix C 1000 NF to the horizontal slabs and used Xypex Concentrate for wall repairs. This approach was specifically designed to shield the structures from up to 8 meters of hydrostat...
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Australian Residential Development uses Penetron Admix
The 2nd stage of construction of the NINE by Mirvac residential development in Willoughby (NSW), Australia, comprising 214 units, was completed in June 2024. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect key below-grad...
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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Project Showcase: StoneLite on Cañada College Kinesiology Wellness Building, Redwood City
The building features natural stone on the lower elevations using our interlocking channels on a vertical GreenGirt 200 system. Our lightweight properties, flexural strength, seismic testing, and long term performance were key drivers in the evaluation...
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Enclave Heritage Courtyard at Otay Ranch, Chula Vista, California
Creating a welcoming and functional outdoor space is essential for modern apartment and condo complexes. The Enclave Heritage courtyard at Otay Ranch in Chula Vista, California, exemplifies how Maglin Site Furniture can meet those needs through a strea...
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Project Showcase: Alamo Plaza Restoration, San Antonio, Tx
The story of the Alamo is world renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. The ongoing effort to restore dignity and reverence to this sacred historic site through the comprehensive Alamo Plan. Connected with the Alamo Trust’s Interpret...
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Morin Case Study: The Confluence Tower, Denver, CO
Bright Silver and Weathered Zinc Fluropon panels in 18ga galvalume are installed vertically in between glazing on the 35 story residential tower. The panels were installed using negative pressure clips to comply with the wind load constraints.
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Case Study: Ohio State Energy Advancement & Innovation Center
A stunning new structure commissioned by Ohio State University, the recently completed Ohio State Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC), has become a beacon for innovation and sustainability. The $49 million project, designed by Smith-Miller+...
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Case Study: Sub Saves Innovative Navy Yard Ceiling
When envisioning its new Philadelphia headquarters, EMD Performance Materials demanded a functionality that served the science and tech company's collaborative spirit, and an openness that inspired its employees to think big. A specially designed acous...
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Xypex Churchill Offices Praha, Czech Republic
The construction of the new Churchill Square office project in Prague consists of two modern AAA-Class administrative buildings, aimed to create a contemporary and functional space while seamlessly integrating with the historic surroundings. Jakub Cigl...
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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StonePly Panels at NASA Deep Space Human Exploration Center
Key parts of the StonePly technology are based on NASA research and development, including aluminum honeycomb and high strength epoxies. In the 60’s and 70’s, the United States Apollo Moon missions lead to revolutionary advances in science and technolo...
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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Brazil’s First Industrial Malt House Is Built On Penetron Waterproofing Technology
The new malt house features towering concrete silos that store barley and soybeans in large volumes to meet its malt production capacity. The main challenge was to ensure these concrete grain storage structures would be completely waterproof to prevent...
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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Case Study: Chesapeake Regional Medical Center – New ICU
The new Critical Care Tower boasts bright, airy hallways and patient rooms with large windows and sliding doors with louvers that can be adjusted for full control of vision, light, temperature, and sound. It’s the perfect recipe for a tranquil environm...
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May 29, 2024 |
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Project Showcase: StoneLite on Vassar Brothers Patient Pavilion
The project features over 60K square feet of StoneLite® with the typical panel module size of 72”x34”. Panels were attached to a GREENgirt system which provided a thermal break between our channel and the building. The panels were installed in an open ...
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May 20, 2024 |
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Project Showcase: The Manchester Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky
The Manchester Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky, is inspired by the area's historic architecture and the extravagant parties of the Derby. It captures the charm of equestrian society and is the first significant new construction in the Distillery District ...
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May 07, 2024 |
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Case Study: Safety Rail Company Products Installed at Sodexo Facilities
Safety Rail’s Site Safe approach guarantees every aspect of a rooftop safety program will be considered and handled. When asked about SRC’s business strategy, Craig Erickson explains, “Our commitment to building rather than buying excellence translates...
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May 06, 2024 |
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Sto Corp. Wins Highest Honor at 2023 EIFS Architectural Awards
It was recently announced that Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in full system facades, has won the 2023 Hero of the Year Award–the highest possible honor–at the 2023 EIFS Architectural Awards. The awards are presented by The EIFS Industry Member...
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May 01, 2024 |
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Morin Case Study: Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation
The dramatic red canopy seemingly floating atop just two columns is a testament to innovative building technologies, one of the interdisciplinary studies at this technical high school.
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Case Study: The Jackie Robinson Museum, New York
Completed in the summer of 2022, the Jackie Robinson Museum aims to educate visitors on the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, not only as a baseball player, but as a civil rights leader and entrepreneur. Designed by Gensler, the museum features multi...
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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CertainTeed Ceilings Case Study: Utah Jazz Practice Facility
The new Utah Jazz Practice Facility designed by SCI Architects was remodeled to denote a feeling of high level NBA sports action. Claro acoustical ceiling panels were utilized inside the home team’s training room to resemble the look and shape of a bas...
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Case Study: Mt Nebo Sanctuary Renovation
Decorative Ceiling Tiles successfully replicated ceiling tiles to restore this historic church from the late 1800's, where 5% of the ceiling was rusted out. The ceiling did not need to be removed.
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Xypex at International Nile Club, Celebration Hall, Sudan
The selection of Xypex products ensured a durable and long-lasting waterproofing solution for concrete, thereby enhancing the overall structure's longevity and chemical resistance.
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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StonePly Cladding at KV-5 Switchgear and Vault
StonePly provides natural stone cladding with an aluminum honeycomb backing that allows it to be super light weight and very easy to work with. The product has the appearance of solid natural stone but is much easier to move, install and use than compa...
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Australian Aquatic Center Picks Penetron System For Permanent Concrete Protection
The February 2024 reopening of the Palm Beach Aquatic & Community Centre provided an updated and expanded activity center to the growing suburb of Gold Coast (Queensland), Australia. The Penetron System of concrete waterproofing products ensured the du...
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Project Showcase: Westport Middle-High School, Westport, MA
Built on the former site of the old Westport Middle School, the new Westport Middle-High School is an 860-student two-story public educational building designed to reflect new understandings in education for grades 5 to 12. With an emphasis on STEAM (s...
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Morin Case Study: WE3 at Water's Edge
With six stories, four of which are creative workspaces, and spread over 160,000 square feet of usable space, WE3 is 400 feet in length and stretches across the site’s eastern edge. California-based SPF:architects were tasked by the client to design ar...
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Case Study: Times Square NY Retailer Backlit Translucent Wall System
Able to withstand New York’s changing climate and constant traffic, EXTECH’s LIGHTWALL 3440® was selected “for its clean, frameless appearance; its soft diffused daylighting and its superior thermal performance,” according to Kevin Smith, President at ...
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Dedication in the East End - Sally's Path
At the East End of Pittsburgh where a historic Nabisco Factory once flourished, now lives a vibrant community filled with shopping, restaurants, major employers and thriving universities. Featuring sustainable construction, Bakery Square provides free ...
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Xypex Project: Ramses II Statue at the Grand Egyptian Museum
In 2018, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza undertook the relocation of the 83-ton, 3,200-year-old statue of Ramses II - a monumental piece of art and history. The primary objective was to preserve this unique historical artifact and provide a mor...
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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Maizon Durham Apartment Community Built On Penetron Technology
Because of the high groundwater levels present at the Durham construction site, LeChase Construction, the project’s general contractor, required a reliable concrete waterproofing solution for the below-grade structures of the complex, in particular, fo...
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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If you’ve spent any amount of time on a commercial roof lately, you know how much is going on up there.
Organizations like Sodexo Roth manage rooftop assets for an ever-expanding portfolio of clients… and when it comes to rooftop fall protection, they look to Safety Rail Co. Sodexo’s client, global tech giant Lumen Technologies, relies on them to oversee...
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Parkhill Selects StoVentec® Rainscreen to Deliver “Meaningful” Aesthetic for Amarillo College’s State-Of-The-Art Innovation Hub
Parkhill specified a StoVentec® Glass Rainscreen facade with a StopSol mirrored glass finish. This allowed them to flawlessly execute on their design vision, which was priority number one, while simultaneously providing ease of installation and long-te...
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Case Study: Quinnipiac University’s Recreation and Wellness Center
Opened in 2022, the facility was innovatively designed in all aspects to educate and care for the whole person: body, mind and spirit. Of the new 60,000-sq ft space (adjoining the previous existing 100,000-sq ft Athletic and Recreation Center, 15,000 i...
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Jan 06, 2024 |
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Stone Lite Is Perfect for Urban Concepts
The natural stone panels are a great exterior cladding option for high end multi-family residences. StoneLite panels are not only an attractive and affordable alternative to dimensional stone but they allow the architect’s vision to be realized without...
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Morin Case Study: Hiding a Utility Building in Plain Sight
Always interacting with its surroundings, the walls push in and out, the roofline rising and descending as it tracks a bend in the road beside it. And as different sheens of the metal façade play with the changing light of the day, its interior lights ...
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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