The development of Sharp began with three key elements: a newly acquired press brake, a workshop surrounded by lakes, and a shared interest in boats. Constructed from folded aluminum sheet, the experimental kayak features a double-wall hull that provides structural rigidity and buoyancy while creating its distinctive angular appearance. The idea for the kayak was […]
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) recently unveiled the design for its new aluminum-focused performing arts campus being constructed on the East Bank of the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), in collaboration with William Rawn Associates and HASTINGS Architecture, the 307,000 sq ft facility will serve as a new […]
Hydro entered into a collaboration with Parsons Healthy Materials Lab (HML) to explore how advances in recycling and low-carbon production methods are affecting aluminum’s role in the building and architecture sector. The partnership focuses on approaches that are impacting aluminum’s environmental profile and what architects, designers, and manufacturers need to consider as material choices are […]
Torre Seta is a landmark project set to redefine Milan’s architectural identity, while prioritizing safety and sustainability. The redevelopment follows the severe fire that damaged the building in August 2021 and led to its complete refurbishment starting in late 2024. Rather than demolishing the existing structure, the project preserves its robust reinforced concrete core and […]
The Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation (ET Foundation) and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) issued a call for entries for the ETF 2026 Rick Merluzzi Student Design Competition. The 2026 Student Design Competition is sponsored by MI Metals, Inc. in Oldsmar, Florida; Pennex Aluminum in Wellsville, Pennsylvania; and Bonnell Aluminum in Newnan, Georgia. Students […]
In the heart of London’s Covent Garden, a 19th-century Grade II-listed townhouse has undergone a remarkable transformation. Designed by local architecture studio, Carmody Groarke, the Covent Garden Apartment seamlessly blends historic preservation with modern ingenuity, culminating in a striking new rooftop aluminum pavilion. The success of the pavilion as a piece of architectural engineering was […]
Waiting For Ideas, a Paris, France-based creative studio, introduced the PP-1 turntable, a beautifully crafted system carved out of aluminum. This design combines excellent sound quality with a visually stunning monolithic structure. “In a world where music has become an endless stream, where tracks flow seamlessly without pause, PP-1 redefines the listening experience,” stated Waiting […]
YKK AP America Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, announced that 80% of its aluminum is now being supplied from low-carbon North American producers. The company noted that this is an important milestone in its Evolution 2030 initiative, established in 2023 with the aim of contributing to the global environment, creating new value for customers, and […]
Vode Lighting, a lighting design and manufacturing company, is partnering with Hydro for the supply of post-consumer recycled aluminum — making it the first company in North America to use Hydro CIRCAL in its products. This will help the company to cut emissions, secure its supply chain, and support a circular U.S. economy. “We are […]
