
"The famous actress Mae West once described a curve as "the loveliest distance between two points." While she may have been discussing the human form, this observation goes beyond physical appearance and gets to the heart of that which comforts and soothes the human psyche in the design of nature. Rolling hills, the arc of an ocean wave, the fiery glow of dawn on the horizon-these natural forms evoke peace and serenity when observed."
"Flannery Inc., an aluminum architectural metals company, has been softening wall edges since 1975, when it introduced steel bullnose corners to the drywall industry. This simple metal trim revolutionized home design over the next two decades and brought a "Southwest" design effect to the entire country. As Flannery evolved and grew into primarily an aluminum trim manufacturer, radiused trim products would be a large part of their fabrication processes."
"While most of Flannery's aluminum drywall trims are stocked as straight pieces, they have mastered the art of bending and curving them to follow the contours of an undulating wall. Aluminum reveals can be bent and installed over the gypsum board of large circular room or the head of an arched window. Since extruded aluminum can be softened, the metal can be bent with the proper machinery to a fairly tight radius including drywall columns."
Natural curves such as rolling hills, ocean waves, and dawn horizons evoke peace and soothe the human psyche, making curved forms desirable in interior design. Incorporating soft edges, arched ceilings, and radius walls brings natural design indoors and reduces reliance on straight lines uncommon in nature. Flannery Inc. pioneered softened wall edges with steel bullnose corners in 1975 and later transitioned to aluminum radiused trim as a core fabrication process. Aluminum drywall reveals and extruded aluminum can be bent to follow undulating walls, arched windows, and columns using appropriate machinery. Pliable millwork and wood panels also permit curved wall applications when edges and terminations are properly managed.
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