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Featured image for “Pergolas 101 – A Guide To Choosing The Right Pergola Design”After reading this guide, you’ll feel comfortable integrating a pergola in the outdoor architectural design of a garden or landscape as well as utilizing them to create beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces for commercial and residential applications.14515:full

Pergolas 101 – A Guide To Choosing The Right Pergola Design

March 3, 2024

After reading this guide, you’ll feel comfortable integrating a pergola in the outdoor architectural design of a garden or landscape as well as utilizing them ...

Featured image for “The Importance of Built Shade”As temperatures rise, built shade is becoming essential infrastructure. Learn how thoughtfully designed pergolas, canopies, and architectural shade structures protect public health, lower temperatures, and create outdoor spaces people actually use.16727:full

The Importance of Built Shade

February 19, 2026

As temperatures rise, built shade is becoming essential infrastructure. Learn how thoughtfully designed pergolas, canopies, and architectural shade structures protect public health, lower temperatures, and ...

Featured image for “Modern Shade for Motto by Hilton”Structureworks is proud to announce a premier new project with The Motto by Hilton, a new hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN. Structureworks has been awarded a contract to design, engineer, and manufacture two aluminum shade structures, including one equipped with a ShadeRight Fixed Canopy.16621:full

Modern Shade for Motto by Hilton

February 19, 2026

Structureworks is proud to announce a premier new project with The Motto by Hilton, a new hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN. Structureworks ...

Featured image for “HGTV Dream Home 2026 & Trex Shade”We are proud to announce our partnership with HGTV, with a contribution to the HGTV Dream Home 2026. Located on Lake Wylie, just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, this home features a blend of timeless design with serene outdoor lounge spaces, including a premium Trex Shade Artisan-LS Canopy. This premium canopy, featuring an aluminum construction and integrated lighting, stands out as a sophisticated addition to the dream home’s outdoor shade.16697:full

HGTV Dream Home 2026 & Trex Shade

February 3, 2026

We are proud to announce our partnership with HGTV, with a contribution to the HGTV Dream Home 2026. Located on Lake Wylie, just outside Charlotte, ...

Featured image for “Designing with Aluminum Pergolas: Performance, Durability, and Solar Control in Commercial Projects”Explore how aluminum pergolas deliver durability, solar control, and architectural flexibility for commercial outdoor spaces.15061:full

Designing with Aluminum Pergolas: Performance, Durability, and Solar Control in Commercial Projects

January 30, 2026

Explore how aluminum pergolas deliver durability, solar control, and architectural flexibility for commercial outdoor spaces. ...

Featured image for “Structureworks Awarded Contract for Major Expansions at MonteCedro Senior Living”Structureworks, is proud to announce a significant new project with MonteCedro Senior Living, a respected retirement community located in Altadena, California. MonteCedro residents, will enjoy beautiful pergolas and shade structures creating comfortable outdoor spaces throughout the community.16560:full

Structureworks Awarded Contract for Major Expansions at MonteCedro Senior Living

January 4, 2026

Structureworks, is proud to announce a significant new project with MonteCedro Senior Living, a respected retirement community located in Altadena, California. MonteCedro residents, will enjoy ...

Featured image for “Custom Structures for Spectacular OCVibe Experience”Structureworks is excited to announce a new project with OCVibe, a massive new development in Orange County, CA. As part of this development, Structureworks has been awarded a contract to design, engineer, and manufacture 8 Custom Aluminum Structures for installation at the Honda Center in 2026.16576:full

Custom Structures for Spectacular OCVibe Experience

November 18, 2025

Structureworks is excited to announce a new project with OCVibe, a massive new development in Orange County, CA. As part of this development, Structureworks has ...

Featured image for “Lancaster, PA Senior Living Community”This Senior Living Community, is an award winning retirement community named one of the top places to retire in America. Located in the heart of historic Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the facility hosts a variety of clubs, activities, and resort style amenities to keep residents active and comfortable.16559:full

Lancaster, PA Senior Living Community

November 18, 2025

This Senior Living Community, is an award winning retirement community named one of the top places to retire in America. Located in the heart of ...

Featured image for “Rethinking Walls: The Power of Architectural Screens”Architectural screen panels are changing how we define space, offering an alternative that can guide movement, provide privacy, and shape experiences that express cultural or brand identity. When thoughtfully positioned, decorative aluminum panels become gestures encouraging people to gather, connect, and explore without creating separation.14792:full

Rethinking Walls: The Power of Architectural Screens

September 17, 2025

Architectural screen panels are changing how we define space, offering an alternative that can guide movement, provide privacy, and shape experiences that express cultural or ...

Featured image for “Waterford Bluffs”The Waterford Bluffs Apartments, located in Cleveland, OH, are newly constructed apartments located right along the Cuyahoga River. A short walk along a scenic trail to many local shops and restaurants, Waterford Bluffs are accessible and modern apartments that encourage a balanced lifestyle of lively atmospheres and relaxation.15781:full

Waterford Bluffs

August 20, 2025

The Waterford Bluffs Apartments, located in Cleveland, OH, are newly constructed apartments located right along the Cuyahoga River. A short walk along a scenic trail ...

Featured image for “Arpina Valley”The Arpina Valley community, located in Herndon, VA, is a recently constructed community located in the heart Herndon. Arpina Valley is minutes away from the15799:full

Arpina Valley

August 20, 2025

The Arpina Valley community, located in Herndon, VA, is a recently constructed community located in the heart Herndon. Arpina Valley is minutes away from the ...

Featured image for “Using Metal Panels As Functionally Beautiful Design Elements”A great way to incorporate your signature design style into a commercial project and increase the functionality of the building is to use metal panels as functional but beautiful design elements.15208:full

Using Metal Panels As Functionally Beautiful Design Elements

May 7, 2025

A great way to incorporate your signature design style into a commercial project and increase the functionality of the building is to use metal panels ...

Featured image for “Crowne Plaza”The Crowne Plaza hotel, located in Louisville, KY, is a recently renovated hotel located less than a half mile from the Muhammad Ali International Airport. The refreshed and refined Crowne Plaza is next door to the Kentucky Expo Center, the Louisville Zoo, and much more. Renovations include new suites, a new outdoor dining area and a refined restaurant experience.15510:full

Crowne Plaza

March 12, 2025

The Crowne Plaza hotel, located in Louisville, KY, is a recently renovated hotel located less than a half mile from the Muhammad Ali International Airport. ...