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Unitized Baffle Ceilings | PURE+FREEFORM

September 15, 2025

4 Metals Transforming Building Aesthetics

Metals that are expanding design & performance with less carbon, better energy efficiency, and bold designs.

By: Dinky Asrani

Metals have long been a cornerstone of architectural innovation, prized for their durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. Today, a new wave of metal building products is expanding the boundaries of both performance and design, delivering less embodied carbon, improving energy efficiency, and equipping architects and designers with a broader, bolder creative tool kit. 

Unitized Baffle Ceilings

PURE+FREEFORM

Made from aluminum—a metal requiring high energy to be produced from ore but infinitely recyclable—the Unitized Baffle ceiling system supports a cradle-to-cradle life cycle. Its preassembled units reduce installation time and labor, while embodying the “form follows function” principle by seamlessly blending sculptural design with sustainable performance. The result is a system that offers designers the creative freedom to craft elevated and expressive spatial experiences.

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VISS Facade System

JANSEN

Jansen’s Swiss-made VISS facade system sets a new benchmark in architecture by blending precision engineering with exceptional strength, thermal performance, and design flexibility. Its steel profiles allow expansive glass surfaces and slender sight lines, creating bright, energy-efficient spaces. Ideal for residential, commercial, and landmark projects, VISS delivers seamless aesthetics and robust functionality by meeting demanding requirements for thermal insulation, sound reduction, and fire protection. 

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Weathering Cor-Ten Steel

BŌK MODERN

BŌK Modern’s Weathering Cor-Ten Steel panels are a natural, low-maintenance facade solution that develops a rusted patina over time, ensuring every project is distinct. Offering corrosion resistance and reducing a project’s carbon footprint, the prefabricated panels simplify installation and maximize material efficiency for sustainable, visually striking exteriors.

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Vapor Ceiling Panels

ARKTURA

Inspired by topographical and weather patterns, Arktura’s Vapor Ceiling Panels (shown in Dappled) feature a perforated design that adds natural texture to walls and ceilings, while optional acoustic backers help control noise—making the system both striking and functional. Vibrant powder-coat finishes ensure these sculptural panels are not just seen but experienced. For architects and designers, they provide the flexibility to craft interior spaces that are both impactful and adaptable across a wide range of projects. 

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