The industrial heritage of this site inspired the exterior cladding, which departs from Architype's natural finish. Corten offers a contemporary response to the site's history, which weathers to a vibrant orange patina.
The surface of Corten develops to a stable rust-like appearance with no maintenance required. By allowing the steel to rust, it forms a protective coating that slows corrosion in the future.
Architecture and landscaping often use corten steel, also known as weathering steel. With its weathered look, it is strong, durable, and timeless. Corten steel Sustainability is corrosion-resistant, tensile-strength steel.
Steel with increased resistance to atmospheric corrosion was in high demand in 1930s Industrial America. This steel would be ideal for railway heavy haulage carriages and steel bridges that are notoriously difficult to maintain.
Weathering is heavily dependent on meteorological conditions, so it is impossible to determine how long it will take. Generally, the process takes six months.