The new Ironclad mixed-use development in Minneapolis stands out in the historic Mill District’s cityscape with a unique metal-clad angular design that is equal parts historic inspiration and contemporary urban chic.

Let’s Talk Trends is our very own publication discussing trends in the Architecture & Design industry. In growing our resources for the architectural community, ALUCOBOND® is proud to publish Volume 1, Multi-Family Housing which focuses on demographic, social, and technological influences along with interior & exterior materials and colors that drive current trends in the market. We’ve also curated two exterior color palettes based on multi-family housing industry trends for your inspiration. Download the full PDF and let’s talk trends!

Marketing materials for the Exo apartments – which feature a gleaming contemporary façade – encourage residents to “live in full color” in this 457-unit multi-family residential community that opened in July 2018. Located in Reston, Va., Exo residents live less than 25 miles from Washington, D.C.

The Getty by Peter Marino is a 12-story Mixed-Use building now home to Lehmann Maupin’s second New York gallery, along with the Hill Art Foundation, and 5 Bespoke residential units. The stunning building is located in the West Chelsea Neighborhood and overlooks the High Line, a 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail.

The use of aluminum composite material (ACM) in residential development can create distinctive designs that stand out against their surroundings. Often chosen in conjunction with other more traditional building materials, aluminum composite can add modernity to residential design. Today, architects often choose a variety of products to be used on a single home. The materials vary from brick, stone, wood and even aluminum composite, as either an accent or, in some cases, an enveloping material as well. ACM can withstand the lifespan of a home while improving its aesthetic design.