Lorin Anodized Aluminum Makes Visionary Project Possible At the U.S. Olympic Museum opening in 2020, aesthetics and functionality create an architectural marvel that honors past, present, and future American athletes in their pursuit for Olympic and Paralympic glory. The museum, located on 1.7 acres of land in Colorado Springs, Colorado, will embody the U.S. Olympic […]
Arc Latin America 2019
Leading firms and Lorin discuss the future of Latin American architecture Arc Latin America is neither a traditional trade show nor an event centered on seminars. Instead, this “unique forum for decision-making Principal Architects from the region’s leading firms to meet with international product suppliers” consists of a series of 30-minute meetings, where architects and […]
Coil Anodized Aluminum Paneling Reflects Old Kentucky Charm
Lorin Anodized Aluminum Reflects Your Vision – Like in This Ode to a Bygone Style Built primarily in the 1800s, traditional Kentucky tobacco barns have weathered wooden exteriors with a darkened appearance and wood on the interior, which enjoys protection from the elements, and retains a bright tone. In addition to this characteristic tonal pattern, […]
Coil Anodized Aluminum Myths: Environmental Responsibility
Busting myths about coil anodized aluminum This blog is part of a series addressing myths about coil anodized aluminum so you have the information you need to reflect your vision with Lorin aluminum. After debunking eight other common myths regarding continuous coil anodized aluminum, we’ve arrived at our final myth! Myth: Anodized aluminum is not […]
Coil Anodized Aluminum Myths: Costs and Crazing
Busting myths about coil anodized aluminum Now that we’ve debunked the most common myths about anodized aluminum’s colors, we’ll move onto a myth about another aesthetic concern – and a financial one. This blog is part of a series addressing myths about coil anodized aluminum so you have the information you need to reflect your […]
Coil Anodized Aluminum Myths: Color and Finishes
Busting myths about coil anodized aluminum Engineers, architects, and designers need expressive materials, but the true beauty and versatility of coil anodized aluminum can be obscured by misconceptions. This blog is part of a series addressing myths about coil anodized aluminum so you have the information you need to reflect your vision with Lorin aluminum. […]
Coil Anodized Aluminum Paneling Makes Korean Heritage Shine
Lorin Anodized Aluminum Reflects Your Vision – Like in This Celebration of History and Culture Completed in the 7th century CE, the Hwanryongsa Temple’s Wooden Pagoda remains an important symbol of the heritage of the city it once looked over, Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. When civic and business leaders decided to build […]
Coil Anodized Aluminum Myths: Warranties and Coastal Applications
Busting myths about coil anodized aluminum Coastal applications can prove challenging for some architectural products, but whether on the coast or far inland, a good warranty provides piece of mind. How does coil anodized aluminum perform? This blog is part of a series addressing myths about coil anodized aluminum so you have the information you […]
What is Anodized Aluminum?
What is Anodized Aluminum? Anodized aluminum is aluminum that has been treated to develop an exceptionally durable finish. To create anodized aluminum, you use an electrochemical process where the metal is immersed in a series of tanks, wherein one of the tanks, the anodic layer is grown from the metal itself. Because this anodized layer […]
Coil Anodized Aluminum Myths: Durability
Busting myths about coil anodized aluminum Engineers, architects, and designers need to rely on materials that last, but the true durability of coil anodized aluminum can be obscured by misconceptions. This blog is part of a series addressing those myths to give you the information you need to evaluate coil anodized aluminum as a material […]