Hotels are the standard bearers of luxury. From the moment they step into the lobby, guests are treated to exquisite architecture, plush furnishings, and attentive service. And since ambience is such an important part of a hotel experience, operators and architects pay special attention to the design and details in such establishments.Continue Reading
It’s hard to overestimate the importance of brass in the industrial context. Thanks to its versatility, it has found use in the plumbing, automotive, hotel, healthcare, and architectural industries. However, there’s one other industry where brass plays a crucial role: the marine industry.Continue Reading
If you’re an architect, you know that a building isn’t just a structure. After all, why shouldn’t a structure be functional and beautiful at the same time? Especially in cities, buildings become as much a landmark as the parks, shopping districts, and other tourist attraction in the vicinity.Continue Reading
Everyone wants a great-looking home interior, but great doesn’t always have to mean expensive. This is especially true when it comes to home furnishings, which lend interior spaces that extra bit of elegance and personality.Continue Reading
They say that interior design trends come and go, but it’s hard to deny that metallic is surging as the comeback kid these days. And not the sleek, almost cold look of burnished aluminum either—no, both interior designers and homeowners now favor the warmth and elegance of once-overlooked materials such as copper.Continue Reading
Face it: green is in. This sentiment was proven by a 2015 study conducted by the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), which found that 85% of Americans are accepting of sustainable practices. Moreover, 63% of those survey say that they are increasing their purchase of sustainable products.Continue Reading
As people say, a business without a sign is a sign of no business. After all, it doesn’t matter how great your products or services are—if no one knows about them, your company won’t stay afloat. The best way to let your presence be known is through some good old signage.Continue Reading
Bronze is a combination of copper and tin. This is the reason why it is prone to developing an undesirable coating in time. While some may find this darker, sometimes greenish patina charming and a true testament of history and use, others may prefer the original look of bronze: shiny, polished and flawless. If you...Continue Reading
Denoted by international standards as Copper Alloy 356, brass is recognized in many industries for its multitude of functions. It is comprised of about 62% copper, 36% zinc, and smaller amounts of lead. Unlike other metals, brass exhibits a rich brown hue that makes it an ideal material for decorations and more.Continue Reading
