NEWS RELEASES

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January 22, 2010 - Cambridge Architectural Adds Urban, Upscale Texture to New Parking Structure at Century 21 Department Store

"Versatile woven metal fabric panels from Cambridge Architectural visually and functionally enhance the exterior of a new parking garage serving the Century 21 Department Store in Brooklyn, NY.

Century 21 is famous for selling designer clothing, shoes, accessories and home items at some of the lowest prices available. Now with six locations in New York and New Jersey, the company continues to be a one-of-a-kind retail destination, and its facilities continue to grow along with it. In the spirit of its commitment to high-end merchandise and style, Century 21 chose clean and sophisticated metal fabric from Cambridge Architectural as exterior cladding for its new parking garage."

December 30, 2009 - Prominent Design Center Chooses Cambridge Solucent™ Mesh Shading System to Add Function and Fine-Art Feel to Brand New Building Wing

"A metal fabric system from Cambridge Architectural offers an upscale building facade while beautifully manipulating light at Closson's Design Center in Oakley, OH.

Closson's has been the preeminent resource in Cincinnati for fine art, furniture and interior design accessories and services since 1866. Naturally, when opening a brand new wing of the design center in Oakley, OH – just outside of Cincinnati – Closson's drew inspiration from its impressive history, expertise and artistic eye to create a facility with unique visual appeal and useful design."

November 16, 2009 - Cambridge's Second Generation of Solucent™ Offers Fully Integrated, Whole Building Exterior Shading

"Cambridge Architectural has further developed its popular Solucent™ energy-saving and daylighting mesh shading system to create an even more comprehensive version now available for building exteriors.

Solucent, the "Whole Building Exterior Shading System," features pre-packaged solutions for shading every side of a building. Each solution has been fully developed with both curtainwall integration and building energy modeling protocols in mind so that the system as a whole functions in accordance with the building's environment, effectively customizing the amount of light entering a space for daylighting and solar heat gain reduction needs."

November 4, 2009 - Cambridge Architectural to Introduce Second Generation of Solucent™ Shading System at Greenbuild 2009

"Cambridge Architectural, the world's most experienced – and only – full-service provider of sustainable architectural mesh systems, will showcase the very latest developments in its energy-saving, daylighting Solucent™ mesh shading system at the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Phoenix, AZ, November 11-13."

October 27, 2009 - Leading U.S. Children's Hospital Turns to Cambridge Parkade™ Mesh System for a Striking and Secure Parking Facility Design

"Curved, intersecting woven metal fabric panels from Cambridge Architectural uniquely and securely adorn the exterior of a new parking garage serving Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH.

CCH Medical Center is one of only ten pediatric hospitals in the United States to be ranked on the Honor Roll of U.S. News and World Report's 2009 edition of America's Best Children's Hospitals. The organization continues to grow and has recently constructed new medical office buildings that house its latest practices and also contribute to its ongoing site revitalization. To meet the needs of this growth, and to further match the quality of its facilities with the quality of its care, CCH has employed the most dynamic of architectural elements."

October 16, 2009 - Cambridge Featured in the National Building Museum's New House of Cars Exhibit

"Cambridge Architectural will be highlighted as part of the Santa Monica Civic Center parking garage project team in a brand new exhibit opening October 17, 2009 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

House of Cars: Innovation and the Parking Garage, on display through July 11, 2010, will explore the evolution of the parking facility and showcase leading-edge parking structure design through replicas of structural systems, photographs, renderings and more."

September 29, 2009 - Cambridge Employees Achieve LEED® Professional Accreditation

"Cambridge Architectural, the worlds most experienced – and only – full-service provider of sustainable metal fabric solutions, now has four LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professionals on staff.

LEED AP is an internationally recognized credential that indicates expertise in green building certification. The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) manages the program while the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) acts as the source for all materials and support."

August 31, 2009 - Cambridge Parkade™ Mesh System Adorns Prominent Parking Garage for New Yankee Stadium

"Distinct and memorable metal fabric panels from Cambridge Architectural clad the exterior of the 164th Street Garage, one of three newly constructed parking garages serving the new Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY.

The 190-space garage lies adjacent to new Yankee Stadium on 164th Street between River Avenue and Jerome Avenue, almost as if it's connected to the stadium itself. The structure's west-facing side sits right next to the stadium's entrance at Gate 2, which leads to the Yankees Lobby. The facades of the 164th Street Garage and new Yankee Stadium stand together on Jerome Avenue, welcoming fans to the inaugural season of the ballpark, and a new era in Yankee baseball."

August 24, 2009 - Cambridge Metal Fabric Curtain System Defines Unique Lounge Space in Downtown Dallas Luxury Apartment Building

"Flexible woven metal fabric from Cambridge Architectural elegantly drapes and surrounds circular multi-purpose booths on the pool deck at the Cirque Apartment Residence in Dallas, TX.

Located in the heart of Victory Park, a vibrant shopping and entertainment complex neighboring the American Airlines Arena, Cirque offers high-end living and exclusive amenities for 252 total residences. The 28-story high-rise apartment building provides all the comforts of a modern home with the services of an upscale hotel, not to mention incredible views of the Dallas skyline."

July 31, 2009 - Prominent Orlando Hospital Chooses Cambridge Metal Fabric to Reflect its Advanced Technology and Healing Spirit

"Stainless steel mesh panels from Cambridge Architectural exude a clean and welcoming presence while filtering sunlight inside the atrium of the fashionably designed Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, FL.

Situated along Interstate 4 just southwest of downtown Orlando, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is unique because it serves guests of all the area's theme parks and attractions. As a result, the hospital was designed to look more like a retreat, rather than a medical facility. Behind the scenes, the hospital houses state-of-the-art technology and provides high-quality care for Orlando's residents and growing tourist population."

July 22, 2009 - Cambridge Parkade™ Mesh System Brings Safety and Urban Appeal to Downtown Los Angeles Parking Structure

"A woven metal fabric system from Cambridge Architectural offers a modern and streamlined street-level barrier for the new Olympic West parking structure in Los Angeles, CA.

The 1,000,000 square-foot parking structure contains over 2,500 spaces which accommodate patrons attending events at the Staples Center, Los Angeles Convention Center, and surrounding metropolitan areas. The Olympic West parking structure is located in undoubtedly one of the busiest spots in the city, and so the building needed to meet the highest standards of security and safety, all while blending into the upscale, bustling streetscape of downtown Los Angeles."

June 30, 2009 - Cambridge Architectural Adds Fashionable Fabric to Hip Red Bull North America Headquarters

"Lustrous metal fabric from Cambridge Architectural provides a clean, chic backdrop for the reception desks inside the trendy headquarters for Red Bull North America in Santa Monica, CA.

The 105,000 square foot structure was completely renovated by Red Bull to reflect its contemporary and sporty product – the centerpiece being a 250-foot-long skateboard platform which undulates inside the building, dividing space among surrounding offices and conference rooms. Other highlights include a recording studio, movie theater and Olympic-sized gym, all which make Red Bull's North American Headquarters a fresh and energetic space – a physical representation of the company's image."

June 4, 2009 - Westfield® Galleria at Roseville Puts Parkade™ Metal Fabric System to Use – Dresses Up Parking Structure with Cambridge Architectural Mesh

"A woven metal fabric system from Cambridge Architectural handsomely masks the parking garage serving the Westfield® Galleria in Roseville, CA, adding texture and luminosity to its facade.

The five-story garage sits prominently among the more than 190 stores and over 20 restaurants of the high-end shopping and entertainment complex, and right next to the city's new conference center. The Galleria at Roseville is one of 119 global shopping centers owned and operated by Westfield Group – a world-leading retail property organization. The high profile nature of the project demanded that the parking garage be held to the same aesthetic standards as the structures around it."

May 21, 2009 - Parkade™ Metal Fabric System from Cambridge Architectural Offers Large-Scale, High-End Cladding Solution for BART Parking Structure

"A metal fabric system from Cambridge Architectural employs stunning, expansive panels of architectural mesh to add style and function to the parking garage serving the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Dublin/Pleasanton Station in Pleasanton, CA.

Dublin/Pleasanton is one of 43 BART stations that facilitates travel to and from downtown San Francisco, the East Bay and San Francisco International Airport. It also features a number of local and regional bus connections, which makes it an important transportation hub. Because the station is so architecturally unique, plans called for its adjacent parking structure to meet the exact same design expectations – modern and memorable."

April 20, 2009 - Solucent™ Shines in Silicon Valley – Metal Fabric Shading System from Cambridge Architectural Adds Texture and High-Style to Mixed-Use Building

"A metal fabric shading system from Cambridge Architectural delivers a smart and fresh design for 116 University Avenue, matching the building's place and purpose in the heart of high-tech Palo Alto, CA.

Serving as the focal point of Silicon Valley, the city of Palo Alto is home to numerous technology companies and firms, the most prominent being the Internet giant Facebook. 116 University Avenue is one of ten buildings that make up Facebook's "campus". Situated between Stanford University and downtown Palo Alto, it houses the Facebook Cafe – the company's upscale employee cafeteria."

April 1, 2009 - Cambridge Architectural to Exhibit at AIA 2009 National Convention

"Cambridge Architectural will showcase their very latest woven metal patterns and systems in a sustainable booth at the AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition at The Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA, April 30-May 2.

As the world leader – and only full-service provider – of sustainable, functional and visually-intriguing metal fabric solutions, Cambridge's exhibit will feature their most innovative product offerings, most notably their Solucent™, Parkade™ and LandscapeInteriors™ systems. Beyond the well-established systems for which they are known, Cambridge is always developing new applications and discovering new ways to use their products through both independent research and architect collaboration. All of their concepts on display at AIA 2009 fully reflect this philosophy."

March 24, 2009 - Cambridge Architectural's Solucent™ Adds Dynamic Depth and Function to Western Washington University Building

"A woven metal mesh shading system from Cambridge Architectural exudes modern flair, while providing solar shading and ventilation for the Academic Instructional Center on the campus of Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA.

The 120,000-square-foot facility incorporates a number of green building elements, and the University has applied for its LEED certification. By employing streamlined and sustainable concepts like metal fabric shading, the Academic Instructional Center has been able to reduce energy usage and optimize building operations. Cambridge mesh contributes to the daylighting and views section of LEED by decreasing glare and improving quality of light."

February 27, 2009 - Cambridge Architectural Adds Fashion and Function to the Nation's First LEED-Certified Parking Facility

"A woven metal mesh system from Cambridge Architectural serves as both a stunning and sustainable exterior accent for the ultramodern Santa Monica Civic Center parking garage in Santa Monica, CA.

The 900-space garage was designed not only to visually inspire but to meet or exceed many of the USGBC's LEED guidelines. The structure employs various sustainable design and construction practices, materials and products – including Cambridge's architectural mesh."

February 6, 2009 - Cambridge Contributes to Fundraising Efforts for the Hospitality Industry

"Cambridge Architectural recently made a donation to The Hospitality Industry Network and participated in the 2009 Kick-off Event for the organization's Scholarship Program. The program assists students in fields such as interior design, hotel management, culinary and purchasing. The Network was founded and is still referred to as NEWH (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), but has since become more diverse and has developed into a leading organization within the entire hospitality industry. Cambridge's influence and involvement in hospitality building projects made The Hospitality Industry Network a sensible and worthwhile recipient of their contribution. Many of the students who benefit from the scholarship donations will go on to serve as industry leaders."

January 30, 2009 - Cambridge Architectural Sheds Light on Solucent™ with Comprehensive New Website

"Cambridge Architectural has created an online home for Solucent, its brand new metal fabric shading system – exclusively detailing the aesthetic, energy-saving and daylighting capabilities of architectural mesh.

The new site, www.cambridgesolucent.com, is designed to capture the attention, and the imagination, of visitors through stunning visuals and a clean, smartly-constructed interface. Behind the eye-catching design, the website provides clear and concise information about the benefits and applications of architectural mesh shading."

January 16, 2009 - Cambridge Architectural Greets Visitors, Greens Lobby in Philadelphia's Comcast Center

"Woven metal mesh from Cambridge Architectural smartly and elegantly clads walls, desks and an elevator inside the impressive new Comcast Center building in downtown Philadelphia.

The 975-foot tall, glass-encased high-rise – the city's tallest building – is also the nation's tallest green office building. Designed to achieve LEED certification from the USGBC, architects and engineers sought out sustainable building elements for every square foot of the structure."