Upper West Side Skyscraper – New York, NY
200 Amsterdam is proving to be the most anticipated condominium on the Upper West Side of New York City. It is located near Central Park and the Lincoln Center. The building was designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects and developed by SJP Properties and Mitsui Fudosan America. The 52-story luxury condo has 112 residences that range […]
Episode 29 – Limestone Comparison
In today’s episode we will be discussing Ceramitex®, our sintered ceramic cladding vs limestone cladding. Ceramitex has many benefits over limestone panels in performance and installation. First we are going to talk about the performance advantages. Ceramitex is a non-porous product which means it will not absorb any liquid or chemicals. It is also not […]
Episode 28 – Lake Huron Residence Case Study
The gorgeous and elegant Huron Residence features our Ceramitex® – Sintered Ceramic Facade System. Simplicity of form and contextual integration were the main design focus. The upper-level cantilevers over the lower level and the basement are embedded into the natural landscape, integrating it with the surroundings. The client wished for a highly durable and low […]
Triangulated Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic Panels
“The canted facade incorporates an extended cap mullion detail that provides additional solar shading and places additional emphasis along one of the primary walkways leading to the main entrance. The facade material changes at the library entrance, which has been formally carved out of the box-like massing of the building. The ceramic panels set in a […]
The New Headquarters of the Medical Council of Canada
The construction of MCC’s new headquarters in Ottawa, ON symbolizes an exciting next chapter as the Medical Council of Canada approaches its landmark 105th year dedicated to ensuring the highest level of medical care for Canadians through excellence in evaluation of physicians. Designed by local Ottawa architect Ritchard Brisbin, the exterior facade of the building […]
Ceramitex® Receives Florida Product Approval
Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic Facade Systems has successfully received Florida Product Approval FL21375. Product Description: The Ceramitex® Panel System consists of sintered compact surface veneer manufactured with fiberglass reinforced mesh backing, adhered to an aluminum frame. Code Compliance: The above mentioned product has been evaluated for compliance with the requirements of the Florida Building Code 5th […]
A Library with a Digital Media Lab?
On the northern outskirts of Toronto, ON, The Vaughan Civic Centre Library marks a clear departure from traditional architecture. Asserting a dynamic design and multi-functional spaces, the library stands as the embodiment of community connection and creative discovery. Designed by Toronto’s ZAS Architects, it features mostly glass and metal on the outside with a striking […]
Elemex® Invests in State-of-the-Art Equipment
Elemex® invested in a CNC machine (a Breton Smart-Cut) in large part to produce Ceramitex®, a breakthrough exterior building product developed in 2007. It’s a large-format panel made from sintered ceramic, an innovative material emerging in the North American exterior cladding markets. “If we’re going to compete in today’s global economy, we have to do so […]
Want to Talk Due Diligence? NFPA 285 & CAN/ULC S-134
The NFPA 285 and CAN/ULC S-134 Multi-Storey Fire Tests deem the Ceramitex® Sintered Ceramic System acceptable for nearly unlimited use across North America. We believe in engineering practical solutions that defy compromise. When a project is erected in North America, it should be tested to our North American Standards. For more information on our Testing & […]