Steel Doors: A History

With each passing year, more buildings are relying on steel doors. While the door is an assumed feature of a building, i …

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What are the Best Metals for Exterior Projects?

Architects and engineers are entering a different world when implementing metal products outside their cozy four walls. …

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8 Ways to Use Architectural Metals for a Strong Visual Impact

Will people remember your building after interacting with it? Or will they leave and immediately forget it?

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May 21, 2017 2:36:46 PM

Types of Architectural Metal Mouldings - Basic Guide

The terminology of architectural mouldings (also spelled moldings) can be vague and confusing. Here’s a quick overview o …

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May 1, 2017 4:51:47 PM

How HOK Uses Architectural Metal to Support & Enhance Designs

If you’re interested in creative uses of architectural metal, look no further than HOK. They have many examples, but the …

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Feb 8, 2017 11:24:53 AM

Custom Manufacturing Tooling Is Your Signature | Architectural Design

Architectural design may be functional first and foremost, but it’s still a form of art. One aspect of art and analysis …

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Jan 24, 2017 1:40:45 PM

Build An Artisan Reputation With Luxury Metals | Architectural Metals

Copper. Brass. Bronze. Reminiscent of the pharaohs in Egypt, the temples of Sri Lanka, the Gothic cathedrals of the East …

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Dec 21, 2016 2:53:19 PM

Find Your "Beauty": Aesthetic Architecture With Ornamental Metal

What Is "Aesthetic"? Aesthetic: The nature of art and judgments of beauty; the creation and appreciation of beauty. “Wha …

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Dec 12, 2016 10:49:38 AM

How to Harness Architectural Metals' Living Finish for Alluring Design

Those who work with architectural metals understand something that eludes the general populace: metal isn’t a cold, inan …

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Nov 29, 2016 2:37:29 PM

The History of Dahlstrom Roll Form

Charles P. Dahlstrom was an innovator who helped usher in a new era of architectural safety. As the industrial revolutio …

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