Should you install raw weathering steel, or specify preweathered steel? This guide provides a walkthrough of questions to ask before making this decision.
Dissimilar Metal Design was recently featured in the television program By Design, highlighting our collaboration with Marlon Blackwell and his team at Marlon Blackwell Architects on a standout project at the Lamplighter School.
Across the country, Dissimilar Metal Design’s work is built into the walls, facades, and structures that define a place. This map shows some of the projects we’ve helped build.
The most compelling 2026 architecture ideas we’re seeing all point toward a deeper engagement with natural materials, expressive forms, and smarter fabrication. At DMD, those same instincts are shaping the five ideas guiding our work for the year.
If your specialty metal project isn’t going well, we’re here to make things right. Dissimilar has been a quiet partner on dozens of natural metal projects where client needed to replace their fabricator.
The behind-the-scenes story of how the corten facade for Barclays Center almost didn’t happen. When the original facade fabricator went out of business mid-project, Dissimilar stepped in to complete the project — and kept the demanding schedule on track.
Metals are one of the best building materials for fire resistance in passive building construction. This article will guide you through the benefits of various natural metal solutions for meeting and exceeding fire code and safety requirements.
This year, Dissimilar will be featured in a diverse range of projects, from the Destination Crenshaw cultural corridor in Los Angeles, CA; to the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music (BSACAM) in Long Branch, NJ.
House for a Collector was featured in DesignMilk in January, 2025. This Khanna Schultz-designed residence in Michigan prominently features weathering steel by DMD.
Wishing you a happy holidays with your family from Dissimilar Metal Design. Thank you to the people in the architectural industry, for sharing their passion to create lasting architecture.
Dissimilar is providing design and fabrication expertise, engineering and delivery of the weathering steel architectural elements for Destination Crenshaw in LA.
Specifying metal with patina can be elusive — the material interacts with the climate in mercurial ways. But it also has its immense benefits as a protective shield and an aesthetic wonderland.
What is galvanic corrosion, and what can you do to prevent it in your buildings? It all comes down to dissimilar metals coming together, and the chemical reaction that unfolds.
If you’re not passionate about fastener selection, that’s okay, but make sure your installers are paying close attention. Our design-engineers and fabricators go to great lengths to make sure we’re planning the appropriate hardware, for function, longevity, as well as aesthetics.
Circular lifecycles are a good start, but we can do better.
Should you install raw weathering steel, or specify preweathered steel? This guide provides a walkthrough of questions to ask before making this decision.
Prevent bleeding on weathering steel by learning the science, common handling mistakes, and maintenance requirements for corten steel.
Dissimilar Metal Design was recently featured in the television program By Design, highlighting our collaboration with Marlon Blackwell and his team at Marlon Blackwell Architects on a standout project at the Lamplighter School.
Across the country, Dissimilar Metal Design’s work is built into the walls, facades, and structures that define a place. This map shows some of the projects we’ve helped build.
The most compelling 2026 architecture ideas we’re seeing all point toward a deeper engagement with natural materials, expressive forms, and smarter fabrication. At DMD, those same instincts are shaping the five ideas guiding our work for the year.
If your specialty metal project isn’t going well, we’re here to make things right. Dissimilar has been a quiet partner on dozens of natural metal projects where client needed to replace their fabricator.
The behind-the-scenes story of how the corten facade for Barclays Center almost didn’t happen. When the original facade fabricator went out of business mid-project, Dissimilar stepped in to complete the project — and kept the demanding schedule on track.
Metals are one of the best building materials for fire resistance in passive building construction. This article will guide you through the benefits of various natural metal solutions for meeting and exceeding fire code and safety requirements.
A lot of our clients are reaching out to us about how any incoming tariffs would affect Dissimilar. The short answer? We’re well positioned.
This year, Dissimilar will be featured in a diverse range of projects, from the Destination Crenshaw cultural corridor in Los Angeles, CA; to the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music (BSACAM) in Long Branch, NJ.
House for a Collector was featured in DesignMilk in January, 2025. This Khanna Schultz-designed residence in Michigan prominently features weathering steel by DMD.
Wishing you a happy holidays with your family from Dissimilar Metal Design. Thank you to the people in the architectural industry, for sharing their passion to create lasting architecture.
A collection of inspiring metal landscape architecture features by Dissimilar.
The Ledger in Bentonville, AR has won a 2024 North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) award by the Copper Development Association.
15+ Beautiful moodboards for architecture that you can use to explore various looks in your projects.
Experience the intersection of tradition and innovation at Lamplighter school, where architectural legacy meets modern design.
This month, Ledger City Center’s copper facade by Dissimilar was featured in Architectural Record.
Happy holidays from Dissimilar Metal Design! It’s the season for natural metals.
Dissimilar is providing design and fabrication expertise, engineering and delivery of the weathering steel architectural elements for Destination Crenshaw in LA.
Custom stainless steel fasteners with blackened and weathered steel aesthetics are now available for procurement.
Specifying metal with patina can be elusive — the material interacts with the climate in mercurial ways. But it also has its immense benefits as a protective shield and an aesthetic wonderland.
What is galvanic corrosion, and what can you do to prevent it in your buildings? It all comes down to dissimilar metals coming together, and the chemical reaction that unfolds.
If you’re not passionate about fastener selection, that’s okay, but make sure your installers are paying close attention. Our design-engineers and fabricators go to great lengths to make sure we’re planning the appropriate hardware, for function, longevity, as well as aesthetics.