Terracotta

Hobson College, designed by PAU, is the first Princeton residential college named after a person of color, philanthropist Mellody Hobson. Replacing the former First College, the new design weaves between historic Gothic structures to create a village-like hub with new courtyards and a vital east-west campus connection.

The facade pairs ECO Cladding’s attachment system with terracotta shingles, blending tradition with innovation. Built with mass timber, geothermal systems, and full material reuse, the project sets a new standard for sustainable campus living.

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The new College of Health Professions at Towson University serves as a state-of-the-art facility for interdisciplinary education in the health sciences. Designed by Perkins + Will, the building fosters collaboration and innovation through flexible learning environments and advanced simulation labs.

The exterior features a refined palette of terracotta panels supported by ECO Cladding’s engineered sub-framing systems, delivering long-term durability, thermal performance, and a warm, modern aesthetic. The design reflects the university’s commitment to sustainable architecture and academic excellence.

As part of Towson University’s ongoing campus upgrades, the Glen Towers Plaza project reimagined a central pedestrian hub by incorporating durable and visually warm terracotta cladding.

ECO Cladding provided a high-performance sub-framing system engineered to support the weight and movement of the terracotta material while meeting modern thermal performance and water management goals.

The system allowed for precision alignment and ease of installation across multiple facade conditions. In collaboration with Design Collective, the project achieved a cohesive aesthetic that enhances student experience and reflects Towson’s architectural identity.