Behind the Design

Architects and architecture firms are literally the faceless, nameless heroes behind the great metal architectural structures in North America. When I hear of an inspiring design that uses metal in creative, inventive ways, I go see the building or find photos online, and I marvel at the unique design, use of different materials, textures, etc. But in every instance, a non-architect like myself admires the actual building - and that's usually where it ends.

The problem is, I never get to see and meet the actual people behind building; the brains behind the design, so to speak. But all that will change soon in upcoming issues of Metal Architecture.

A few future issues will include profile stories and cover stories featuring in-depth looks at the important architects and firms behind the best metal building designs. To start, we're going beyond ther glitz and glamor of the Las Vegas CityCenter in our April issue, where we look at just how such a massive project came together on the Las Vegas Strip.

And don't forget, the July issue of Metal Architecture will feature our 2010 Metal Architecture Design Awards, so if you're interested in submitting your designs, the forms are available on our homepage under 'Contest Forms.'

For comments, e-mail me at boneill@moderntrade.com.