Six Versatile Metal Fittings and Finishes

These products exemplify how metal can be creatively used in interior and exterior applications.

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Metal can assume various forms and characteristics, depending on its type and manufacture. In buildings, metal can be used in a manner that leverages their robustness and durability, in the case of products suitable for use in exterior applications or humid environments. Metal can also be crafted into lightweight and flexible finishes, ideal for customized fabrication and creating a strong visual impact. A variety of treatments can also help elevate their look in an interior space or their performance for exterior use.

From modular ceiling systems to railings, the following products demonstrate the wide range of applications and shapes of metal indoors and out.

About the Author

Ayda Ayoubi

Ayda Ayoubi is a former assistant editor of products and technology for ARCHITECT. She holds master degrees in urban ecological planning from Norwegian University of Science and Technology and in world heritage studies from Brandenburg University of Technology. In the past, she interned with UN-Habitat's New York liaison office and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property in Rome.

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