2024 Project of the Year winners announced by ATAS

Innovative use of metal panels shows the strength, beauty and versatility that metal brings to modern building design and construction.

The winners of ATAS International’s 2024 Project of the Year competition were announced on May 5. First, second and third place winners in each of seven categories were chosen by an independent panel of judges, comprised of ATAS advisory board members. The seven award categories included: commercial roofs, commercial walls, residential roofs, residential walls, accents, sustainable and interiors.  

Catherine Commons in Ithaca, New York received the first-place honors for commercial roofs.  CastleTop metal shingles in Hemlock Green .032 aluminum were installed on both the roof and some of the walls on this project. The architect was ikon.5 architects and the shingles were installed by CF Evans Company. The distributor was Erie Materials. 

For the commercial walls category, La Nube STEAM Discovery Center in El Paso, Texas took first place. Versa-Seam panels in .040 aluminum, Ascot White, Bone White and a custom color white, were used to clad this children’s museum. ATAS’ 1-1/2” Field-Lok panels in 24-gauge steel in Titanium were used on the roof of this project. The building was designed by Snøhetta Architects and the installer was Commercial Roofing Systems. The panels were purchased through ABC Supply Company.  

Winning the first-place award in the residential roofs category was a private residence in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dutch Seam .040 aluminum standing seam metal panels in Char Brown were installed on the roof of this new home. The solar-ready metal roofing acted as the perfect platform for solar panels, which were installed over the metal roofing. Special clamps attached the solar panels to the standing seam of the metal roof panel, which helped to eliminate roof penetrations. Studio 26 Homes was the architect for this house and the metal roofing panels were installed by Munn Roofing & Sheet Metal. The distributor was ABC Supply Company.  

For the residential walls category, a private residence in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina took first place. The "Steeplechase House" is a modern retreat designed by Brooks + Scarpa. The 24-gauge steel Corrugated Panel in Black was installed on the walls and the roof of this unique residence by Bond Roofing. The panels were purchased through Handy Distribution.  

A private residence in Logan, Utah won first-place in the accents category. A dome, manufactured from luned and curved PC System .040 aluminum panels in Black, was installed by Cache Custom Roofing & Sheet Metal. Roofers Supply was the distributor.  

For the sustainable category, the U-Haul in Palm Bay, Florida took first place. Isoleren ML steel faced insulated metal panels in Regal White were installed by Atlas Building Company. A&M Associates, Inc. was the architect for the project and the panels were purchased through ABC Supply Company.  

The Witherspoon Student Center in North Carolina State University won first place in the interiors category. Lineair Plank panels in a custom woodgrain finish were used in the ceiling. CRA Associates, Inc. was the architect and the panels were installed by Salisbury and Moore Construction. The distributor was Colonial Materials, Inc.  

Jim Bush, vice president of sales and marketing for ATAS, remarked, "Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 ATAS Project of the Year Awards. Your innovative use of metal panels shows the strength, beauty and versatility that metal brings to modern building design and construction. These projects are a testament to the creativity and excellence driving our industry forward."

To view the booklet of all the 2024 winners and nominated projects go to https://view.publitas.com/atas-international-inc/2024-project-of-the-year/page/1

To submit a project for 2025, go to https://www.atas.com/project-of-the-year-entry-form 

About ATAS International, Inc.

Founded in 1963, ATAS International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, wall cladding, ceilings, perimeter edge metal and accessories. The ATAS portfolio features an expansive selection of products available in aluminum, steel, zinc, stainless steel and copper. Standard profiles include narrow and wide ribbed wall panels, corrugated styles, architectural plate systems, standing seam and batten seam roof systems, metal shingles, shakes, tiles and more. Additional options include curved, tapered and perforated panels; concealed or exposed fasteners; smooth or embossed textures; horizontal and vertical applications; and a choice of over 40 stock colors with 70% PVDF finish.

With sustainability at the forefront of modern building design, ATAS proudly supports green building objectives with high performance solutions, such as solar-ready roof panels, insulated metal panels, cool roofing products and solar air heating wall panels. The ATAS team consists of product and market specialists that provide a high level of support for your project, from initial discovery and design to installation.  ATAS has two ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing locations in the United States: the headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania and their facility in Mesa, Arizona.  ATAS also has a second location in Allentown, Pennsylvania and one in University Park, Illinois.  On March 18, 2025, ATAS expanded its portfolio with Metalwërks® Architectural Plate Systems, located in Elkton, Maryland.  

For more information about ATAS International, please visit www.atas.com or call 610.395.8445.