Blackened Steel Façade

Custom facade panels developed for Workshop APD. Material is hot rolled sheet metal. Each panel was hand blackened in our shop and lacquered. Natural mill scale of the sheet is fully preserved. Fasteners are #8 stainlesss steel flathead spanner screws.

Fabricated by Caliper Studio for Wise Construction. Installation by Wise construction. Design by Workshop APD.

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Detail showing tonal variation intrinsic to the blackening process.

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The surface effects of the reflective steel are best appreciated in motion. To see a video, please go here.
'Brushstrokes' viewed from the black locust deck
Translucent Pivot Doors in open position.
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Facade of Nitehawk Cinema and Apartments, designed by Caliper Studio.
Caliper Studio
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