Structural and Architectural Components

Bonding tape produced by 3M
3M VHB tapes reliably bond metals, plastics and glass, eliminating drilling and unsightly fasteners to enable creation of new material combinations and high impact visual designs.
VHB tapes from 3M
3M VHB tapes offer elastic properties that absorb shock and flex for reliability against wind, vibration and thermal expansion/contraction.
Acrylic foam tapes from 3M
Bonds made with VHB tapes have been exposed on outdoor weathering decks - after five years of exposure the VHB tapes typically still showed full bond strength retention.
Adhesive materials used in construction situation
3M's range of bonding and adhesive materials provides a strong foundation of solutions for those who design and construct today's top-quality structures.

Buiding featuring glass canopy
Custom Cast Aluminum Canopy for Private Residence, Fisher’s Island, NY Photographer: Scott Frances
Iron windows and cast iron at Columbia University
Restoration and Replication of Monumental Cast Iron Windows for Low Library at Columbia University. New York, New York
Cast iron entrance canopy in New York
Restoration and Replication of Cast Iron entrance Canopy. New York, New
Custom bronze security bollards
Custom Bronze "No-Go" Security Bollards designed for vehicular security on Wall Street. New York, New York
Historical cast iron storefront replication
Replication of five (5) historic cast iron storefronts and cast aluminum railings for the restoration of the HSBC Knox Building located on 5th Avenue. New York, New York

Underside view of a tension membrane umbrella
Our brief was visual impact but importantly the solar protection of the glazed area while reducing energy usage of air conditioners. Wanting natural light control and the outward transparency while ensuring visual privacy from outside, they were also conscious of the environment wanting to use a recyclable product. Tests have proven a drop in internal temperatures and UV radiation with up to 14 degree Celsius reduction in glass temperature.
Tension canopy poolside in outdoor setting
Global Villages Dubai UAE. Amphitheatre requiring 800 square metre Space frame
Outdoor tension supported canopy from Architectural Sails
School Yard Shades for the Sultan of Dubai. Required for 20 schools. 3000 square metre structures

Covered Building in the Philippines. PVC membrane covered recreational building 1450 sq metres plan area, 14 metres high

Wynn Casino Macau. The project involved eighty-five membrane awnings fitted around the exterior of the building. Architectural Sails received its second international Outstanding Achievement Award for this project.


CENTRIA is a world leader in custom-engineered exterior architectural metal wall and roof systems for new and retrofit commercial and industrial construction projects.

CENTRIA has responded to a need in the industry to build more efficient buildings and combat thermal and moisture problems.

CENTRIA combines engineering expertise, fabrication capabilities and practical construction experience to meet the aesthetic and functional challenges facing building owners, architects, engineers and contractors today.

An ongoing commitment to listening to the needs of the industry has helped CENTRIA launch new products and design options, including the Formawall Dimension Series, an insulated metal composite panel.

CENTRIA stands ready to provide the innovative solutions and advancements in wall and roof system design and technology necessary to meet the increasing demands of the architects, owners and contractors of the future.

St Paul's Place in Sheffield
Hueck/Hartmann’s element façade on a commercial building in St Paul’s Place, Sheffield.
Hueck Hartmann element facade
Hueck Hartmann’s element façade can meet individual arrangements.
Building featuring futuristic second-skin facade
The futuristic second-skin façade of Bonn's caesar research centre.
Shadow creating facade on a office complex in Hamburg
Exciting architecture and the play of light and shadow for this office complex in Hamburg.
Cross section illustrating high UF values
Uf values of up to 1.0 are possible with the Lambda window system.

Fabric Architecture tensile fabric structures
Fabric Architecture are present at every stage of the construction process from conception to installation.
Fabric Canopies can be used for Tensile Covered Walkways
Fabric canopies can be used for tensile covered walkways and shade structures.
 Fabric Architecture incorporates CDM regulations
By incorporating CDM regulations, Fabric Architecture is able to give clients a concise timeframe and firm price with delivery on time to schedule.
Example of a Fabric Architecture structure in place
Fabric Architecture’s structures use a variety of materials such as PVC and flame-retardant lycra.
Interior Fabric Ceilings from Fabric Architecture
Interior fabric ceilings can be designed to create impact and to provide valuable shade.

Chilled beam from Flakt Woods
Graphic example of a chilled beam working in situ.
Installation process of chilled beams
Chilled beams are easy to install.
Chilled beams once installed
Chilled beams are aesthetically pleasing.
In roof chilled beams used for projector housing
The new IQCA range of active chilled beams.
Air management system development robot
We have a continual research and development programme for our air management systems.

Architectural stone product developed hallway
FMG select only the finest raw materials for their stone products.
Contemporary design room featuring architectural stone products
FMG stone products combine performance with aesthetic appeal.
Close up of highly reflective stone surface
FMG’s production process is environmentally friendly – we believe in working with nature rather than against it.

Interior featuring NOVASCREEN sunscreens
NOVASCREEN® Sunscreens.
TECHSTYLE acoustic ceiling solutions for inteiors
TECHSTYLE® Acoustic Ceilings.
Aerobrise sun lovres in place on a building exterior
Aerobrise Sun Louvres offer design, functionality and comfort.
Building featuring a terracotta facade system
NBK Architectural Terracotta Facade Systems.
Interior material solutions used featuring eco-friendly methods
3form® Material Solutions are innovative, eco-friendly translucent panels which transform into feature walls, ceiling panels, sliding doors, tabletops and other design solutions.

Clamped glass example at Harrad's casino in Atlantic City
Edge clamped glass at Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City, USA.
Image of ETFE pillows being used at the Natural History Museum
ETFE pillows at the Natural History Museum, UK.
Example of lighting pillows systems being used at Heathrow Terminal 3
ETFE pillows at the UK's Heathrow Terminal 3, with a lighting system.
Image of clamped glass being used on a building in Chicago
Corner clamped glass in Chicago, USA.
Image example of ETFE single skin at the Eden Project in Cornwall
ETFE single skin at the Eden Project, UK.

Architectural metalwork staircase
Stainless steel architectural metalwork consisting of staircase and balustrade at the Theatre Royal, Winchester for Mansell Construction Ltd.
Stainless steel staircase
Stainless steel staircase and balustrade with ash treads and architectural metalwork landing at B&W Loudspeakers, Worthing for Mansell Construction Ltd.
Glass balustrade
Architectural metalwork balustrade with glass in-fills and hardwood hand rail at the Sixth Form Centre, Guernsey for RG Falla Ltd.
Structural exterior steelwork
Structural steelwork, using stainless steel, at Dalton Barracks, Oxford for McNicholas PLC.
Stainless steel structural metalwork
Stainless steel structural metalwork at Rossida Gardens, Southampton for KingsOak Ltd.

Titanium Zinc for Facades and Roofs
RHEINZINK manufactures titanium zinc of the highest quality for façades and roofs with an aesthetically timeless appearance.
Titanium Zinc Roofing can be used in Wide Variety of Applications
RHEINZINK roof solutions offer a huge variety of designs – even convex and concave curves or conical assemblies can be realised.
Example of a structure featuring a Zinc roofing solution
RHEINZINK façade systems permit almost unlimited freedom in building designs.
Example of a building with a solar roof design
RHEINZINK solar solutions are the optimum combination of ecological energy extraction and architectural roof and façade designs.
Building using RHEINZINK Roof Drainage System and Structural Fittings
RHEINZINK structural fittings, together with the RHEINZINK roof drainage system, give a building a unique and harmonious appearance.

Stainless steel rod systems for architectural rigging
Stainless steel rod systems offer the ultimate in rigging design. Providing high quality with low maintenance for all architectural rigging.
Stainless steel wire rope tension systems
Stainless steel wire rope tension systems to suit all applications of architectural rigging. Available in all configurations of Stainless wire.
Balustrade systems
Balustrade systems are quick and easy to install. The end result is elegant and virtually invisible.
Sta-Lok structural cable systems
Sta-Lok structural cable systems are ideal for use where symmetry is required, to offer a clean, aesthetically pleasing look.
Sta-Lok terminals for architectural rigging
Sta-Lok terminals also offer high strength systems, for high load bearing application. These can be tailored to suit your strength and dimensional requirements.

Intertior stainless steel facade system
Trimo develops original and complete solutions for steel buildings, roofs, façades, steel constructions, containers, and sound and insulation systems.
Rounded module facade system
Qbiss by trimo - a complete modular façade system combing the highest aesthetics together with the form and function demanded by today’s architects and designers.
Trimo rounded corner facade system in use
Qbiss by trimo - optically smooth surface and unique rounded corners deliver the greatest freedom of expression and offers designs of almost limitless possibilities.
Trimo building envelope featuring rounded corners
Rounded corner - a unique solution on a Qbiss by trimo building envelope, enabled by the highest automated technology and patented solutions.
Surface treatment system
ArtMe is the latest unique, high-tech façade surface treatment that allows literally unlimited shapes, patterns and visual effects in façade envelope design.

Curtain wall facade being used to support a large span of glass in this structure
The Wrightstyle steel glazing system used for a showroom facade of glass - our system was used because it can support large spans of glass with minimum support, no excessive structural clutter to spoil the looks, slim sightlines.
High level tower which uses fire resistant glazing system and fire resistant glass
Wrightstyle's Fire Resistant Glazing System and Fire Resistant glass, used across 14 floors halfway up the tower to protect public access areas linking towers together for shopping malls and hotel.
Glazed curtain wall being used in a large scale structure
On the roof of the HSBC building our bomb-resistant curtainwall glazing system was used in vertical, horizontal and sloping light-well configurations.
Structures using glazed curtain wall systems
Wrightstylle's structural glazed curtain wall system used for this project in Germany includes thermal control.
An example of a truck bomb explosion
Our bomb-resistant facade can withstand blasts from even the heaviest VBIEDs, such as truck bombs.


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