--- title: New Aluminum Finishes | Connected, Joined and Engineered Structures description: This series of aluminum finishes feature structures derived from ordered frameworks. Linear fretwork, layered grids and lattice configurations are fo image: https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29888913-jpg/images/pat-4711-a-framework-finish.jpg --- //cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/60349/file-29888913-jpg/images/pat-4711-a-framework-finish.jpg [](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/107159/New-Aluminum-Finishes-Connected-Joined-and-Engineered-Structures#main-nav) [![Norcorp](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png?width=530&name=Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png "Norcorp")](https://www.norcorp.com/) - [Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog) - New Aluminum Finishes | Connected, Joined and Engineered Structures # New Aluminum Finishes | Connected, Joined and Engineered Structures [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/facebook_footer.png)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fbid%2F107159%2FNew-Aluminum-Finishes-Connected-Joined-and-Engineered-Structures) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/linkedin_footer.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fbid%2F107159%2FNew-Aluminum-Finishes-Connected-Joined-and-Engineered-Structures&title=&source=%2F&summary=) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/twitter_footer.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Check%20out%20this%20great%20blog%20post%20I%20just%20read&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fbid%2F107159%2FNew-Aluminum-Finishes-Connected-Joined-and-Engineered-Structures) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/googlefooter.png)](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fbid%2F107159%2FNew-Aluminum-Finishes-Connected-Joined-and-Engineered-Structures) [Previous← Simple Geometric Aluminum Finishes](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/107015/Simple-Geometric-Aluminum-Finishes) [NextOrganic Linear Aluminum Finishes →](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/107353/Organic-Linear-Aluminum-Finishes) [Mitch Larson](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/mitch-larson) **Wed, Jul 11, 2012 ** This series of aluminum finishes feature structures derived from ordered frameworks. Linear fretwork, layered grids and lattice configurations are formulaically applied to surfaces, as process is embraced. Connected, joined and engineered structures mimic exoskeletons that come to life and move, animating functional design. All are available to be integrated into aluminum trim or [nameplates](https://www.norcorp.com/resources-nameplate-automotive-appliance-trim/nameplate/). You can also check these out in our latest [Surface Collection](https://www.norcorp.com/surface-collections/surface-collection-page/bid/106816/Framework-Aluminum-Surface-Collection). ## Linear Fretwork ![fretwork finish](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29888913-jpg/images/pat-4711-a-framework-finish.jpg)   ![linear fretwork](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29888940-jpg/images/pat-4713-a-framework-finish.jpg)   ![crosshatch aluminum finish](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26245737-jpg/images/euro-1722-a-framework-finish.jpg) Industrial skeletal frames inspire decorative aluminum surfaces. Bright aluminum lines intersect breaking up the tinted brushed background. **PAT-4711-A, PAT-4713-A, EURO-1722-A** **patterns not shown to scale* ## Intricate Lattice ![lattice finish](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29888987-jpg/images/pat-4714-a-framework-finish.jpg)   ![faded technical finish](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26235222-jpg/images/des-1503-c-framework-finish.jpg)   ![square lattice aluminum finish](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29888929-jpg/images/pat-4712-a-framework-finish.jpg) For subtle texture and stark simplicity, fine metal grid formations are created using selective brushing and selective texture. **PAT-4714-A, DES-1503-C, PAT-4712-A** **patterns not shown to scale* ## Delineated ![complex lines](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29888865-jpg/images/pat-4710-a-framework-finish.jpg)   ![brushed aluminum finish](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26149475-jpg/images/aluminum-finish-euro-1016-hb.jpg)   ![etched line pattern](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-26161271-jpg/images/aluminum-finish-pat-3244-a.jpg) Complex networks of textured lines contrasted with bright and brushed aluminum. **PAT-4710-A, EURO-1016-HB, PAT-3244-A** **patterns not shown to scale* ## Architectural Structure ![architectural pattern](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29888995-jpg/images/pat-4715-a-framework-finish.jpg)   ![black and silver finish](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29888833-jpg/images/pat-4708-a-framework-finish.jpg)   ![etched aluminum finish](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29888849-jpg/images/pat-4708-b-framework-finish.jpg) Formulaically engineered patterns featuring interconnected, bisected and articulated structures. **PAT-4715-A, PAT-4708-A, PAT-4708-B** **patterns not shown to scale*   [![Northern Engraving Finish Samples](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-29891838-jpg/images/sample-kit-finishes.jpg?width=247&height=190&name=sample-kit-finishes.jpg)](https://www.norcorp.com/conversion-pages/request-finish-samples/) [Request aluminum finish samples](https://www.norcorp.com/conversion-pages/request-finish-samples/) to begin exploring the options available to you in surface design.   Topics: [Surfaces](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/topic/surfaces)   ### Subscribe to Design Blog - 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