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Category Archives: Metal Composite Material
Metal Composite Material: Setting the Tone for Dallas
Located between the West End historic district and the convention center in Dallas, 700 Jackson Street is a multi-phase, mixed-use development. The project consists of a ground-level restaurant and retail with 11 levels of parking above for both the courthouse and surrounding businesses. Perforated formed aluminum panels create the intricate design for the custom garage screen that sets the structure apart from other parking in the area. Special attention was paid to construction due to load-carrying embeds that were cast as part of the core’s concrete supporting structure to accommodate future expansion.
Photos courtesy of MCA and MCM Alliance Member: KSC Inc.
Mix It Up with MCM: Matte and Glossy Finishes
Toronto’s River City Condos feature contrasting Metal Composite Material (MCM) panels in aluminum Matte Black and Gloss White finishes. Designed by Saucier+Perrotte Architectes and ZAS Architects + Interiors, the project earned LEED Gold Certification.
Photo Courtesy of MCM Alliance and MCA Member: ALPOLIC® Materials – Americas
MCM Creates Stunning Facade for Apartment Building
Custom amber and white Metal Composite Material (MCM) panels provide a stunning design for the Press Apartments in Sacramento. Designed by C2K Architecture, the project was built by partially reusing an existing parking garage and includes 277 market-rate apartments, ground-floor retail, subterranean parking, and resident amenities such as a dog wash, co-working space, indoor bike parking, and a courtyard pool.
Photos courtesy of The MCM Alliance member: ALPOLIC Materials – Americas
MCM with a Matte Finish
With its muted appeal and matte finishes, Metal Composite Material (MCM) helps a project fit into its surroundings, creating a sense of place that complements the natural environment. In Frisco, Texas, the design of Southstone Yards by Thornton Tomasetti echoes the city’s agricultural and railyard history. This building is one of many in the new mixed-use development.
Photos Courtesy of MCA and MCM Alliance Members: ALPOLIC® Materials – Americas and KSC Inc.
What Do Designers Need to Understand about MCM?
From metal skins to composite materials, finishes, and fire safety, this three-part white paper series, “What is Metal Composite Material (MCM)?” covers it all.
Did You Know?
The flame-retardant core in an FR Metal Composite Material (MCM) panel incorporates alumina trihydrate or magnesium oxide, which breaks down when exposed to extreme heat. This releases water vapor and helps suppress fire with no poisonous off-gassing.
Learn more in our CE Course, “Cladding Safety with MCM” >
Congratulations to Architectural Metal Designs (AMD)
To earn certification, Architectural Metal Designs, Inc. had to demonstrate 3+ consecutive years of fabricating a minimum of 150,000 SF utilizing 4mm MCM, prove that their MCM Systems meet requirements for weather envelope systems and rainscreen systems, demonstrate their financial strength, and show that they are bonded and insured.
MCM Panels Bring Energy, Performance, Durability, & Design to Health Center
Metal Composite Material (MCM) is the perfect fit for heavy-use buildings, like healthcare facilities. MCM is a strong, long-lasting, energy-efficient material that provides an aesthetically pleasing environment.
Read the Case Study from MCA Member: ALPOLIC >
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METALCON CE Presentation: The Value of MCM
Join members of the Metal Construction Association’s MCM Alliance as they provide a comprehensive examination of metal composite material (MCM). Presenters will focus on the durability and design flexibility of metal composite material. All participants will explore the cost vs. value equation, assessing long-term benefits for various applications. Earn AIA CE Credit.
