Reveal by Metropolitan - 2019 Edition

REVEAL

BY METROPOLITAN

BUILDING INSPIRATION PROJECTS

EDUCATION

THE LATEST

The Broadview Hotel Suteki House Kinects Tower

Oil Vs. Polyurethane Inspired by Travel Green Cheat Sheet

Celebrating 25 Years Denver Studio Revelation So That Happened

25 YEARS Metropolitan recently celebrated a quarter century LQ EXVLQHVV D VLJQLČ´FDQW milestone for any company.

Over that time, we’ve seen the organization grow beyond all recognition, with a sales and distribution network that covers most of North America and continues to expand, and a suite of exclusive product lines which are trusted and respected throughout the industry. But the most gratifying aspect of our history is the vast web of relationships we have built over the years.

From internationally renowned architects and designers to independent retail store-owners, from major national home builders to local community organizations; everyone who has trusted Metropolitan with their projects is a partner in our success. You are our greatest asset.

Reveal is a celebration of those relationships, and the many great things we have achieved together. Enjoy the journey.

Our vision is to build a better world with smart products, sensitive business practices, and sincere gratitude for the good fortune we can share with our colleagues, our customers, and our communities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DENVER STUDIO

10|11

THE BROADVIEW HOTEL

SUTEKI HOUSE

12|13 INSPIRED BY TRAVEL

06|09

14|17

SO THAT HAPPENED

26|27

GREEN CHEAT SHEET

22|23

OIL VS. POLYURETHANE

KINECTS TOWER

24|25

18|19

REVELATION

20|21

INSPIRED BY

TRAVEL EVERY YEAR WE TAKE A SELECT GROUP OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN CLIENTS ON AN INSPIRATIONAL TOUR OF MANUFACTURING FACILITIES AND DESIGN FORWARD VENUES IN EUROPE. WE ASKED DESIGNERS WHAT INSPIRED THEM MOST ON OUR TOUR THIS YEAR AND THIS IS WHAT THEY HAD TO SAY.

The Hoxton Hotel

“The leather details at the Hoxton Hotel in Amsterdam will inspire custom furniture design in future projects. The leather headboard and leather magazine holders in the side table were particularly amazing. They added a cool casual touch that I loved. The leather pouch with the hotel brochures was another beautiful detail.

Overall the rooms had a nice balance of warmth, character, color, and vintage vibes.”

- Alykhan Velji, Alykhan Velji Designs

The Hoxton Hotel

“The details at the Hoxton Hotel Amsterdam inspired me the most. The open closet design, the mismatched furniture, the quirky objects throughout. I would love to pitch these unique design details to hospitality clients in future.

Many hotels seem to have the same look and feel these days.”

The Hoxton Hotel

- Stacy Gilchrist, Loop Design Inc.

De Plantage

“De Plantage in Amsterdam was comfortable, sophisticated and relaxed. I loved the color palette and contrast of the intricate vintage ceiling with the modern simplicity of the furniture. The lighting throughout the restaurant was amazing DQG ZLOO GHČ´QLWHO\ LQVSLUH IXWXUH hospitality projects.â€?

- Stacy Peters, Faulkner Design Group

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De Plantage

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was inspired by the lobby of the Pulitzer Hotel in Amsterdam; loved the vibrancy and textural quality of the room. The rich jewel WRQHV DQG ČľRUDO HOHPHQWV ZHUH HOHJDQW DQG SD\HG KRPDJH WR WKH KLVWRU\ RI WKH EXLOGLQJ ZLWK D PRGHUQ ČľDLU :H ZDQW WR HPXODWH WKDW Č&#x2020;UHVLGHQWLDO OLYLQJ URRPČ&#x2021; TXDOLW\ LQ WKH UHFHSWLRQ area of our new showroom.â&#x20AC;? <DVPLQH *RRGZLQ 0\ 'HVLJQ 6WXGLR

Pulitzer Hotel

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INSPIRED BY

Moooi Amsterdam

Moooi Amsterdam

IN SP IR ED “The carpet patterns at Moooi’s concept store in Amsterdam inspired me to put a large scale mural in my next multi-family project. When we went to the Autograph hotel in Lucerne and saw the murals on the ceiling of the hotel, I loved the idea even more.”

- Kay Fleenor, Bumgardner Arcihtects

The Autograph Hotel Lucerne

Il Sereno Hotel

Il Sereno Hotel

“Il Sereno Hotel on Lake Como by famed Italian designer Patricia Urquiola blew everyone away.

There was simplicity in the design that highlighted the breathtaking surrounding. The turquoise waters DQG WKH JUHHQ KLOOV HFKRHG LQ WKH GHVLJQ R΍HUHG pure serenity and elegance. Unique details and custom furniture designed by Urquiola were inspiring. It’s amazing to see a designer that touches every aspect of the design.”

- Heidi Armstrong, Branthaven Homes

Il Sereno Hotel

Il Sereno Hotel

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METROPOLITAN STUDIO

DENVER

In the heart of Denver lies the creative pulse of the city - the RiNo district.

This up and coming neighborhood is a hot bed for creative professionals, entrepreneurs, experimental galleries, restaurants and designer products.

When scouting for locations to open our second Metropolitan Studio, we knew this was the place!

Steeped in local history, the Bindery Building on Blake Street started its life in 1927 as a metal foundry and eventually evolved into the Eastwood Printing Company in the late 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. When touring the EXLOGLQJ IRU WKH Č´UVW WLPH WKH 0HWURSROLWDQ team along with Franc Ranieri of Kreel Creative Design Consultants, found an empty shell of the former printing company that told a unique story with interesting features and hidden treasures.

In short, it was a space full of possibilities.

When designing this studio our team set out with one key goal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to create a unique space where architects, GHVLJQHUV DQG ČľRRULQJ GHDOHUV FRXOG LQVSLUH DQG HQJDJH ZLWK WKHLU FOLHQWV Î&#x2013;QČľXHQFHG E\ WKH VSLULW RI the neighborhood and the rich heritage of the building, the team worked hard to preserve key elements of the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original structure. This included restoring the brick wall that runs on two sides of the building with a muriatic acid treatment, cleaning the pores of each brick, and transforming the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former vault into a convenient storage DUHD IRU H[WUD ČľRRULQJ VDPSOHV 7KH VRXO RI WKH building is echoed in the smallest details including WKH YLQWDJH OLJKW Č´[WXUHV WKDW LOOXPLQDWH WKH VDPSOH wallz and the custom window treatments that

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By mixing old and new, Ranieri created an industrial modern space where form meets function. He explains that the NLWFKHQ DQG RɝFHV ZHUH GHVLJQHG WR EH more modern and clean so that the ZRUNLQJ DUHDV XVHG E\ WKH VWD΍ ZRXOG fade into the background, letting the character of the space stand out. To add an extra functional element to the studio, Franc incorporated a cubed storage space in the middle of the room, designed to house several large scale ȵRRULQJ VDPSOHV 7KLV LV D XVHIXO WRRO IRU studio visitors, allowing them to see a more realistic idea of what they can expect in their own spaces.

It comes as no surprise that the focal SRLQW RI WKH VWXGLR LV RXU ȵRRULQJ Kentwood Originals Oak Iron Springs is featured throughout with a custom-cut herringbone pattern installed in the center of the room that extends up one side of the central cube. This feature maps out a ‘living room’ style seating

area where guests can sit and engage with their clients in a more casual setting. “We wanted to encourage people to sit down and be comfortable” explains Metropolitan Studio’s manager and Architecture & Design Rep Chris Allman. Expanding on this, Ranieri explains, “We wanted designers to use the space to inspire their clients and push boundaries by showing them ideas like the herringbone wall application; selling out-of-the-box concepts.”

After many months of hard work, all of the elements combined to create a unique, multi-purpose studio that we are proud to share with the Denver community. Chris Allman is excited to report that the studio has been abuzz with activity from the very beginning; client presentations, VIP tours, product knowledge sessions and social get-togethers are a regular occurrence.

We’re thrilled to be adding another chapter to the story of this historic building and neighborhood. It’s an exciting time to be in Denver!

“We’re thrilled to add another chapter to the story of this historic building and neighborhood. It’s an exciting time to be in Denver!”

- Chris Allman, Architecture & Design Representative - Denver

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SUTEKI HOUSE Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rare occasion when renowned architect Kengo Kuma designs a single family home in North America. One of the most sought after architects in the world, Kuma is currently working on KLJK SURÈ´OH JOREDO SURMHFWV VXFK DV the 2020 Olympic Stadium in his home town of Tokyo. This concept KRPH ORFDWHG MXVW RXWVLGH RI Portland, was therefore a very special FROODERUDWLRQ ZLWK -DSDQHVH EXLOGHU 6XWHNL 7KH KRPH GHPRQVWUDWHV ERWK

One of the most sought after architects in the world creates a rare sanctuary in Portland.

Kengo Kuma and Sutekiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shared vision for living which involves the ancient principle of shakkei. Literally WUDQVODWHG WR ERUURZHG VFHQHU\

shakkei involves using elements of the surrounding natural landscape to complement the architecture and vice versa. It's a concept particularly HPSOR\HG E\ PRGHUQLVW -DSDQHVH architects and is used as a technique WR FUHDWH FRQWLQXLW\ EHWZHHQ LQGRRU and outdoor spaces.

Natural wood is a dominant feature of both the interior and exterior of the home, creating a forest-like effect.

The Suteki House blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape Floor to ceiling windows allow for an abundance of natural light and views of the lush, natural greenery.

The concept embraces the sublimity of nature, which means that natural and organic materials are used throughout. Natural wood is a dominant feature of the interior with elements like Kentwood's Brushed 2DN 1DWXUDO 0DQRU DV WKH ČľRRU DQG DQ $ODVNDQ yellow cedar screen of vertical timbre louvres across the staircase. The landscape of this home mirrors the recent expansion of the renowned Portland Japanese Gardens, also completed by Kengo Kuma and the VDPH ODQGVFDSH FXUDWRU 6DGDIXPL 8FKL\DPD $ WUXH masterpiece, this home showcases architecture in perfect harmony with nature.

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THE BROADVIEW HOTEL

With great challenges come great rewards.

If you were to ask Streetcar Developments about their 3 year revitalization of the Broadview Hotel, they will certainly tell you it was a labor of love. Now open for business, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beginning to sink in that they have created something truly special.

The Broadview is the talk of the town, drawing both international and local praise for the incredible contribution to the rapidly changing neighborhood of Queen Street East.

Their contribution to heritage conservation, leadership in design, The Lobby

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The most exciting design concepts often involve breathing new life into an existing structure, building upon a story and creating a mix that has never been done before. and profound creativity used to complete this project earned them the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s award for restoration, a testament to the value they have brought to the community. The most exciting design concepts often involve breathing new life into an existing structure, building upon a story and creating a mix that’s never been done before. Right away, you will sense the New York feeling with nods to art deco in the inlaid PDUEOH ȵRRU SDWWHUQ DQG ULFK SDOHWWH RI ȴQLVKHV 7KH VWULNLQJ IHDWXUH ZDOO

surrounding the gleaming brass elevators is one part of the Broadview’s intricate story. The wall was realized by artist Jen Stuart, who WRRN SLHFHV RI WKH ROG ȴUH HVFDSH DQG reimagined them into a textural work of art. The lobby café and bar is eclectic perfection with an eccentric FXVWRP OLJKW ȴ[WXUH MX[WDSRVLQJ D central bar with clear reference to the past. The lobby sets the tone for the wonder you are about to experience WKURXJKRXW WKH KRWHO WKH ȴUVW FKDSWHU of the story.

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The Civic

The Civic Restaurant is the crown jewel of the Broadview Hotel. Rich layers of color and texture blend to create a tapestry that’s steeped in history, yet reborn.

A custom designed Kentwood floor from the Revelation Collection was chosen to bring a refined character that embodies the history of the space.

The Civic

In Lincoln Hall, the hotel’s multi-functional event space, Barbican from the Couture Collection by Kentwood also brings its dynamic and multidimensional flavor. From album release parties to weddings, these floors will see plenty of excitement. If floors could talk!

In the guestrooms, supple leather, raspberry velvet, cool marble and brilliant brass invites you to relax in sophistication. The vintage inspired wallpaper peeks through the curtains for a whimsical touch and adds just enough color to make the room playful. Elegant velvet curtain panels bring luxurious layers to the space giving an air of royalty. This perhaps, gives preview to how you can expect to be treated during your stay. A PRGHUQ EUDVV OLJKW ȴ[WXUH pops amongst the moody charcoal ceiling, creating a focal point in the room. The Lincoln Hall

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REVELATION To create something truly different in this collection we reached inside the wood to reveal the inner beauty and character that each piece possesses.

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A CHEAT SHEET

At Metropolitan, we take environmental responsibility seriously and have employed a full time Environmental &RPSOLDQFH 2É?FHU (&2 VLQFH WR HQVXUH WKDW ZH DUH on the cutting edge of policy and practice. When it comes to green building, there are a few key terms you might HQFRXQWHU ZKHQ VHOHFWLQJ JUHHQ ČľRRUV :H FUHDWHG D FKHDW sheet to help educate both you and your clients when it comes to making a responsible and healthy choice.

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The ownership here had an unwavering commitment to doing it right long before I was titled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Environmental Compliance Officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. It is part of the corporate culture, integrated into everything we do.â&#x20AC;?

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Developers and designers who wish to differentiate their projects with documented environmental criteria seek LEED certification.

In a rapidly changing world where environmental concerns grow daily, this is not only the responsible thing to do, but what’s demanded from society.

Kinects Tower, in the Denny Triangle neighbourhood of Seattle, is an impressive 40-story LEED Silver FHUWLȴHG EXLOGLQJ EXLOW E\ 6HFXULW\ 3URSHUWLHV 7KLV tower is remarkable for multiple reasons; it’s on the cutting edge of design, the art and amenities are unsurpassed, it’s high-end rental only, and it was built with a sustainable, community focused future in mind. The design of the building itself is dramatic with HDFK DVFHQGLQJ ȵRRU JURZLQJ ODUJHU WKDQ the Rorschach Chandelier CaseyCurran Curran Rorschach Chandelier bybyCasey

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one below. Bumgardner, the architects and designers on this project worked with CKC Structural Engineers to minimize columns and create a glass cube-like effect with elements of exposed raw concrete giving it a signature look. The design was inspired by the landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Its interiors are natural and urban with an abundance of wood and stone mixed with concrete and steel for an edgy vibe.

The tower is akin to a mountain with large boulders, massive trees, and panoramic views, all prominent features of the communal rooftop space.

The design here caters to renters who live an upscale urban life during the week but like to get outdoors and connect with nature come the weekend.

Exposed concrete - a unique feature in the design at Kinects

Rooftop pool and lounge featuring views of the iconic Seattle Space Needle

One of the most remarkable features of this building is the artwork. Each piece was conceived by a local artist and integrates into the building, many of them kinetic in nature. Take for example WKH Č&#x2020;5RUVFKDFK &KDQGHOLHUČ&#x2021; E\ &DVH\ &XUUDQ D Č´YH IRRW E\ HLJKW IRRW NLQHWLF VFXOSWXUH WKDW FKDQJHV LWV VKDSH WR UHČľHFW WKH personality of the residents in the building based on a questionnaire. Another is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Synapseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by artist Wynia, located on the WK ČľRRU DPHQLWLHV WHUUDFH ZKLFK HPERGLHV WZR VSLUDOV DSSHDULQJ to merge and connect. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Synapseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; aspires to be the focal point of a JDWKHULQJ SODFH PXFK OLNH D FDPSČ´UH LW EULQJV SHRSOH WRJHWKHU â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cedar Passageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is composed of thousands of cedar strips cut from recycled shingles and acts an interesting screen wall for the Kinects gallery. With this piece, artist John Fleming shows just how showstopping a work of recycled material can be in a modern and upscale environment.

The fantastic amenities in this building foster community in many ways.

There are multiple shared open spaces to cook, play games and host parties: the one of a kind rooftop pool and poolside lounge an especially spectacular option. A large theatre on the 6th floor, meeting rooms for those who work from home and a beautiful patio to host summer BBQs are just a few examples of how Kinects, connects. Shared spaces help to reduce each residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual footprint by allowing them to live in smaller spaces without losing the ability to host large gatherings for family and friends.

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When developers like Security Properties actively build healthy and sustainable communities, they set the standard for others to follow. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the responsible thing to do and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what consumers are now demanding.

Change comes when you lead by example and Kinects tower is a brilliant example of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible in the new era of environmentally responsible design.

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happened At Metropolitan, we like to keep things interesting. Out of the box initiatives are welcomed here, wowing customers is what we strive for, and celebrating our team’s achievements is at the top of our list. Over the past couple of years a few highlights stand out in our minds and here they are!

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