The concept of site-specific design is not novel to the A&D community. Design that calls upon the relevance of location is vital to creating meaningful spaces. When positioned via materials, site-specific architecture can be physical or metaphysical....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CAN ULC-S102 is a comparative measurement of flame spread and smoke development of a given material. The results of the material are compared with fiber-cement board and natural red oak, two materials which have become the standards. The testing helps to determine if these materials...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ceiling System Aesthetics [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Choosing the appearance of a ceiling is only part of their design equation. Performance and functionality are paramount to meeting the different needs of different spaces. Start by considering answers to the following questions: What are the acoustical requirements of the site? Does the ceiling...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] MetaMetal Release [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="13320" img_size="full"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]MetaMetal has arrived. A foray into experiential design, MetaMetal instills inspiration, creativity, and imagination into spaces with vibrant colors and lively patterns that break the boundaries of metal. Our latest collection focuses on the intersectional qualities of materials – color, texture, pattern,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MetaMetal has arrived. A foray into experiential design, MetaMetal instills inspiration, creativity, and imagination into spaces with vibrant colors and lively patterns that break the boundaries of metal. Our latest collection focuses on the intersectional qualities of materials - color, texture, pattern, and gloss – to...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Weathered and aged metals are often desired for their warm, rich tones and surface textures. Architectural rust is no exception, but there are often concerns with decomposition, weight, and changes in color. To defy the oxidation process, we have developed a variety of corrosion-resistant rust finishes. From coastal...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From finishes to fabrication, there’s a lot to understand with exterior rain screen systems. With all Pure + FreeForm systems offering the same performance benefits – AAMA 2605 Superior Exterior Durability, Class A Fire Rating, VOC and Red List Free – the choice is left...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we wrap up another great year, we’d like to thank our customers, partners, and friends across the industry for your continued support of Pure + FreeForm. We believe in materials that reflect tradition, texture, scale, purpose and place, not just simple beauty. Because of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Case Study [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text] How one historical commercial building got a new office amenity penthouse [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Architect: Tryba Architects Contributing Designer: Elizabeth Goodnite, NCIDQ, IIDA, Interior Designer Manufacturer: Pure + FreeForm Installer: JVO Builders Professional Images: Sam Adams Visual Communications Before Images: Courtesy Tryba Architects Site: Capitol Center, Denver, CO[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="12956" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Goals [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]The...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Woodgrains, warm and familiar, are a design staple. Far from lacquered 70’s wall paneling and cheap vinyl, advances in surfacing technology have allowed wood-like products to maintain their relevance while offering a plethora of new applications. Whether choosing or designing a custom surface, where does one...
