EDITORIAL

Brutalist architecture has no tolerance for imprecision. Every joint, every edge, every transition is fully exposed. The Wallowa Project is a study in what happens when the material demands as much from the installer as it does from the architect.

There is no universally correct answer to which material belongs on a given project. There are, however, wrong answers. This guide evaluates five materials across four climates so you can avoid a costly mismatch.

The visual authority of iron frames, reborn in aluminum. For projects where the salt air wins every argument, ST-Steel delivers the proportions, shadow lines, and frame geometry of traditional steel without conceding ground on performance or longevity.