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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."
Download PDF to Read Full Press Release >>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."