Project of the Year winners announced by ATAS

The seven award categories included: commercial roofs, commercial walls, residential roofs, residential walls, accents, sustainable and interiors.

The winners of ATAS International’s 2025 Project of the Year competition were announced on May 4th. 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. 

Plant Hall Music Room in Tampa, Florida, received the first-place honors for commercial roofs. The stainless steel Field-Lok panels, with a 1 ½” seam height, were installed on this project. The architect was Rowe Architects, and the metal roof panels were installed by Quality Roofing, Inc. The distributor was Spec Building Materials.

For the commercial walls category, Brookley Flats in Boston, Massachusetts, took first place. Rigid Wall II panels in .040 aluminum were used to clad these affordable condominiums in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood. Six colors were used to create the unique design, including Black, Chocolate Brown, Redwood, Mission Red, Brite Red and Boysenberry. The building was designed by JGE Architecture & Design, and the installer was Longarone Exteriors. The panels were purchased through Kamco Supply Corp of Boston. 

Winning the first-place award in the residential roofs category was a private residence in Margate City, New Jersey. Dutch Seam .040 aluminum standing seam metal panels in Black were installed on the roof of this new home. TJC Architect designed this house, Leeds Builders acted as the general contractor and the metal roofing panels were installed by D&A Home Improvement. The distributor was ABC Supply Company. 

For the residential walls category, a private residence in Harsens Island, Michigan, took first place. The .032 aluminum Opaline panels in Classic Bronze were installed on this custom home, which was designed by DesignTeam Plus, Inc. The panels were purchased through Core Supply. 

The International Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills, Arizona, won first-place in the accents category. A dome, manufactured from luned and curved .040 aluminum panels in a custom color, was designed by Swaback Architects & Planners. Global Roofing Group installed the panels. The general contractor was McCarthy Building Company.

For the sustainable category, the TransEdge Modification Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania, took first place. Isoleren ML steel faced insulated metal panels in Charcoal Grey, and SterraCore aluminum composite material panels in Brite Red and Dove Grey were installed by Schlosser Steel Buildings, Inc. MKSD Architects was the architect for the project, and the general contractor was Boyle Construction. 

The Ewing Town Center in Ewing, New Jersey, won first place in the interiors category. City Interiors installed Lineair Linear ceiling panels in the Birch woodgrain finish. FM Construction Group, LLC, was the general contractor, and the distributor was Fantin Supply House.  

ATAS’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Jim Bush, commented, “Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 ATAS Project of the Year Awards. The diversity and creative application of metal panels highlights the durability, aesthetics and adaptability that metal contributes to today’s architectural design and construction. These outstanding projects reflect the innovation and craftsmanship that continue to advance our industry.” 

To view the booklet of all the 2025 winners and nominated projects go to https://view.publitas.com/atas-international-inc/2025-project-of-the-year/page/1

To submit a project for 2026, go to https://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 April 1, 2025, ATAS expanded its portfolio with Metalwërks® Series of architectural plate systems, located in Elkton, Maryland.  

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