Architectural Outdoor

Some projects or concepts don't fall easily into the categories of Furniture or Ornamentation. While Metropolis has created numerous designs intended for outdoor lives, the sampling below illustrates some of the more diverse and not as easily categorized projects we have taken on over time. Combining materials, ideas and challenges to spark creative solutions is one of our primary motivations.

The primary construction material is stainless steel with the rafters specified to be Cor-ten weathering steel. The weathering steel develops and maintains an oxidation patina without the accelerated deterioration of ordinary steels. This characteristic gives the design a multi-dimensional element, with the rafter portion contrasting the columns and railing elements, much as a porch would be painted in complimentary colors. A full line of public-use furniture was designed for within the space, allowing comfortable seating and small tables but preventing sleeping and overnight occupation. The perspective renderings were drawn for Metropolis by talented artist, Jim Orr.