Alpolic Materials

Fincube by Studio Aisslinger, Bozen, Italy, 2008

ALPOLIC — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:17:25 +0000

In 2003, German designer, Werner Aisslinger conceptualized a futuristic take on portable living. The idea Aisslinger coined the “Loftcube,” was soon picked up by businessman and hotelier, Josef Innerhofer. Its initial purpose was to create low-energy, affordable living spaces in urban areas. Interestingly, the very first prototype produced was housed on the roof of an urban high-rise.

The University of Tennessee Neyland Stadium by McCarty Holsaple McCarty  , Knoxville, Tennessee

ALPOLIC — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:00:47 +0000

Located in Knoxville, the University of Tennessee Neyland Stadium is the official home to the Tennessee Volunteers football team. Since its construction in 1921, the stadium has undergone 16 expansion projects, making it the sixth largest non-racing stadium in the world. In 2004, the Tennessee athletics department revealed its most recent plan for the stadium [...Read the Rest...]

Wink Salon by Kate Thatcher Design Uses GRAPHIC-AL OR For Interior Displays

ALPOLIC — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:00:41 +0000

Wink Salon Kate Thatcher Design Vanmark, Inc., VA Virginia Beach, Virginia Large interior vinyl graphics were applied to the GRAPHIC-AL OR product. The graphics were printed on a 3M adhesive decal material using a Roland 540 Printer, and then over-laminated with a luster finish. The finished product was attached to the wall with aluminum standoffs. [...Read the Rest...]

Trollstigen National Tourist Route by Reiulf Ramstad Architects (RAA) in Romsdalen, Norway

ALPOLIC — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:00:21 +0000

Trollstigen National Tourist Route Reiulf Ramstad Architects (RAA) Geiranger Fjord, Romsdalen, Norway Construction: 2005-2011 The Trollstigen National Tourist Route is one of 18 landscapes that were chosen by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration to be part of the National Tourist Routes in Norway. Each of the 18 projects runs through a stretch of Norway’s western [...Read the Rest...]

Twins Stadium by Archetype Uses GRAPHIC-AL Direct Print Signage

ALPOLIC — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:11 +0000

Twins Stadium City of Minneapolis Archetype, MN Minneapolis, Minnesota Over 200 sheets of 8×4 GRAPHIC-AL DP were used for parking ramp identifiers and way-finding directional signage in Twins Stadium. GRAPHIC-AL DP is a direct-printable aluminum composite substrate. It was chosen for this project because of its adhesion qualities, ease of fabrication and its consistency of surface. The [...Read the Rest...]

Pick-Quick Drive In by Dykeman Design Firm, Auburn, Washington

ALPOLIC — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:02 +0000

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La Maison Unique by Heatherwick Studio, Soho, New York

ALPOLIC — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:13:03 +0000

La Maison Unique Heatherwick Studio Soho, New York, USA Completed: 2006 Heatherwick studio was commissioned by the fashion brand Longchamp to design their new store in Soho, New York. The building at first was not their ideal workspace for retail reconstruction due to the majority of the floor space being on the first floor. Despite [...Read the Rest...]

Computer History Museum by Exhibit Concepts Uses GRAPHIC-AL Signage

ALPOLIC — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:06:16 +0000

Computer History Museum Exhibit Concepts, OH California, USA The photographic lambda graphics were affixed to 40,000 sq. ft. of GRAPHIC-AL LT. GRAPHIC-AL LT is workable, durable and has endless applications for point-of-purchase (POP) displays. The graphics were attached to the product with a MACtac adhesive and then over-laminated with a matte finish. This product is [...Read the Rest...]

Epic Creative Co-op – ALPOLIC Case Study

ALPOLIC — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:10:09 +0000

We always encourage clients to use our products creatively. Still, the designs they generate never cease to amaze us. The green movement is nothing new to the world of architecture. It continues to grow and foster creativity with the ability to reuse and repurpose a material. The concept for the “Epic Creative co-op” began in [...Read the Rest...]

The Crystal by Schmidt/Hammer/Lassen, Copenhagen, Denmark

ALPOLIC — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:09:27 +0000

The Crystal schmidt/hammer/lassen Copenhagen, Denmark Construction: 2008-2010 “The Crystal” is a freestanding extension of the Nykredit financial building in Copenhagen, Denmark. Nykredit’s head office building, known as the “Glass Cube,” serves as a complementary neighboring structure. The appropriately named “Crystal” possesses a translucent geometric shape that makes for a compelling architectural design. According to schmidt [...Read the Rest...]