Munitions building is reinvented with Brazilian slate
“We wanted the building's design to have an indoor/outdoor feeling,†said Henry Reeder AIA, partner-in-charge, of ARC Architecture Resources. “We used steel frame for the lobby to have an industrial feel - from the period that it originated from. For the flooring, slate was the perfect choice.â€
In choosing the right stone, durability and appropriateness were important factors. “We chose slate because we wanted a hard, long-lasting stone,†explained Reeder. “We wanted the material to be earthy - consistent with the building. The flooring had to fit the industrial purposes of the building.â€