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Activating the Fifth Façade: Enhancing Rooftop Design with High Performance Materials

January 20, 2023

As urbanization continues to increase, living space is at a premium. As a result, outdoor gathering spaces are often sacrificed to make way for more housing units. At the same time, post-pandemic life has shown us the many health, community and wellness benefits to outdoor spaces, making them a highly sought-after amenity. With a lack […]

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New CEU Discusses Expanding Design Capabilities of Architectural Metal Fabric

June 23, 2020

GKD-USA’s newest CEU is an informative and engaging discussion that offers insights into the latest, most innovative applications of architectural metal mesh. The on-demand course, which was recorded during a live webinar event, is worth AIA continuing education credit, 1LU/HSW. 

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The Role Of Metallic Mesh In Transforming Stadium Architecture

April 13, 2015
Modern sports culture knows no boundaries – neither geographically nor in terms of performance...
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French Theater Cloaked With GKD Spiral Mesh Veil

April 7, 2015
After winning the competitive design proposal in 2009, Dominique Perrault Architecture created the mesmerizing...
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Modern Light Shines On Historic Building With GKD Mediamesh

March 31, 2015
Known today as the Mellon Independence Center Building, Philadelphia residents know this historic building...
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Private Residence Mimics Golden Box With Semi-Transparent GKD Mesh

March 24, 2015
Australian firm-K2Ld Architects designed an extravagant residential dwelling that is enveloped in a semi-transparent...
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Surprisingly Extraordinary Parking Facades Using Metal Fabrics

March 17, 2015
There is a common misconception that parking design is synonymous with boring design. Yet,...
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Historic Theater Gets Contemporary Makeover With GKD Metal Fabrics

March 10, 2015
With the objective of developing the city into a global center of art and...
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Beyond The Weave: The Evolution of GKD Metal Weaving

March 3, 2015
Metal wires are woven just like textiles. Since 1915, GKD has woven its metal...
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LEED Platinum Headquarters Is Beacon For Sustainable Construction

February 16, 2015
The Turkish Contractors Association (TCA) is one of the most powerful associations within the...
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GKD USA Headquarters By Dominique Perrault Wows After A Decade

February 10, 2015
January 2015 marks a decade since the construction of the GKD USA headquarters. Today,...
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Beyond The Weave: Steve Culver Discusses GKD Mediamesh

February 3, 2015
Mediamesh is a woven stainless steel fabric with integrated LEDs that is used to...
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