Within the structure itself, cable railings can be incorporated into architectural elements such as stairs and elevated walkways, contributing to the open esthetics of the project while prioritizing safety and functionality. There are also...
Tag: Esthetics
Meeting restaurant ceiling requirements
(09/21/2022)
The growing trend of open or exposed kitchens has created the need for restaurant ceilings satisfying esthetics, cleanability and hygiene requirements. This article will explore options for meeting these diverse demands.
Salvaged copper adds drama to library
(05/16/2018)
Green, patinated copper is the result of a natural aging process and has been coveted by architects and designers since ancient times. Copper does not react with water, but it does with atmospheric oxygen,...
When looking toward the sky in any major city in Canada and across North America, it is not uncommon to find a copper roof or wall cladding system. The metal has contributed to elaborate...
How IMPs offer durability, efficiency, and esthetics
(09/13/2017)
Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are used across Canada, but have traditionally been most commonly used for cold storage facilities in the food industry—specifically Québec, Ontario, and British Columbia—mainly due to higher populations within these...
Many commercial buildings eliminate the roof as a visual element. Their flat or low-slope roofs function as necessary, but are considered so ugly they must be concealed from view behind parapets.
Marinas face some of the most demanding environmental conditions of any type of structure. High moisture, sun, salt, freeze/thaw cycles, fungal decay, and insects all work together to degrade decked surfaces.
A vital part of any interior designer’s job is finding the right product to suit the client and project. There is much to comprehend before a product can be confidently specified, as new products...
Transforming architecture with copper
(11/25/2015)
Structures across Canada are turning green in more ways than one. The Beaty Lundin Visitor Centre (Britannia Beach, B.C.), the University of Toronto at Mississauga Campus Instructional Centre, and Oshawa’s University of Ontario Institute...
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